Showing posts with label Jean d'Albret. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jean d'Albret. Show all posts

Monday, December 26, 2016

MW de Messire c1972

MW de Messire: launched in 1972 in association with Jean d'Albret/Orlane. In USA in 1973.  It was created for the young career orientated, active women who were tired of the more flowery perfumes.

The MW stands for "Modern Woman", however, a blurb in a newspaper article mentioned that "MW" stands for "whatever you want it to be" and that the fragrance was unisex. "The first modern and vigorous fragrance created for women in a line for men."



Saturday, November 19, 2016

Messire by Jean d'Albret c1961

Messire by Jean d'Albret: launched in 1961. “Messire” is an obsolete French word meaning “sire,” “master," or “squire.”




Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Casaque by Jean D'Albret c1951

Casaque by Jean D'Albret: launched in 1951. The translation of "Casaque" is defined as a tight jacket from the shoulder to the waist.





Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Ecusson by Jean d'Albret c1947

Ecusson was launched in 1947 in France by Jean d'Albret and was introduced to the United States in 1951. The fragrance was composed by the perfumers at Roure.

Ecusson means "Coat of Arms" in French, it was advertised as having a history traceable to the fabulous French era of the 1570's where it was first introduced into the court of Jeanne d 'Albret, mother of King Henry IV and its formula carefully guarded. The legend goes on to say that it was created for Marshall Alphonse d'Ornano, who was considered to be a connoisseur of perfumes, by an ancient chemist who entertained an envious reputation for his perfumes that were the toast of Paris. "Ecusson, a devastating and frankly feminine memorable perfume .."




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