Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Envie by Lubin c1946

Envie by Lubin: launched in 1946 . The name means "want/desire" in French.


Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.
  • To notes: aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot, raspberry, apricot
  • Middle notes: spices, patchouli, rose, jasmine, orange blossom
  • Base notes: amber, vanilla, benzoin, Mysore sandalwood, oakmoss, musk


L'Amour de l'art, 1950:
"Envie by Lubin: fresh and tangy like sun-ripened raspberries and apricots, it's a wound in the heart of a fruit, a young and modern fragrance that deliciously rehabilitates...a sin!"


Fodor's France, 1951;
"Lubin , 11, Rue Royale. " Envie"- fresh and sharp, for the young and modern; "Fumee" - woodsy, for sports; "Nuit de Longchamp" - elegant, for evening."



Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.

 

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Gin Fizz by Lubin c1947

Gin Fizz by Lubin: launched in 1947 and created by Henri Giboulet. It was available in parfum, eau de toilette and eau de cologne. In 1964, a Lubin's Gin Fizz Cooler Cologne was released.


Thursday, October 9, 2014

Nuit de Longchamp by Lubin c1934

Nuit de Longchamp by Lubin: launched in 1934, and an eau de toilette was released in 1937.

The original fragrance was available in: parfum, parfum de toilette, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, bath oil, powder, soap.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Idole by Lubin c1962

Idole by Lubin: launched in 1962 and created by Raymond Pouliquen.



The original Idole was available in parfum, parfum de toilette and eau de toilette.