Rose de Chanel: launched in 1926. Created by Ernest Beaux.
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Note: Please understand that this website is not affiliated with the Chanel company in any way, it is only a reference page for collectors and those who have enjoyed the Chanel fragrances.
The goal of this website is to show the present owners of the Chanel company how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back the perfume!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the perfume, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories), who knows, perhaps someone from the company might see it.
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Monday, January 26, 2015
Misia by Chanel c2015
Misia by Chanel: will be launched in March 2015. Created by Jacques Polge's son, Olivier Polge, as part of the Les Exclusifs de Chanel Collection of fragrances.
The feminine fragrance's beautiful name derives from one of Coco Chanel's dearest friends, Misia Sert. Sert was a talented pianist, artist, saloon owner as well as the favorite enigmatic muse of many famous artists such as Renoir. But it was Misia Sert who first planted the inventive seed of perfume genius inside of Coco's curious head.
Sert received a manuscript from a friend entitled, The Secret of the Medicis" that was found during renovations in a chateau in the Loire region, which allegedly contained the formula for an anti-aging potion created by Rene the Florentine, Queen Catherine de Medici's perfume chemist and master poisoner. Both Catherine de Medici and her beautiful rival in the affections of her royal husband, Henri II, Diane de Poitiers applied this unusual cologne to their faces to escape the ravages of time. Sert had an idea, she promised to give the owner of the ancient manuscript 6,000 francs if she could have the recipe.
She then went immediately to Coco Chanel and told her of the formula, in which she encouraged Chanel to launch her own form of the beauty tonic to be christened l'Eau Chanel. Sert thought that the cologne would be a smashing hit given Chanel's popularity around the world, and bringing in much more than the 6,000 francs she had promised the manuscript owner. The two women carefully conspired over the packaging and details of the fragrance and thus the beginnings of what would become Chanel No. 5. are, as they say...history.
As a scented tribute to the clever Misia, the house of Chanel is launching the fragrance with her name, alongside her friend, Chanel.
So what does Misia smell like? It is classified as a powdery floral chypre fragrance for women.
Available in the following
The feminine fragrance's beautiful name derives from one of Coco Chanel's dearest friends, Misia Sert. Sert was a talented pianist, artist, saloon owner as well as the favorite enigmatic muse of many famous artists such as Renoir. But it was Misia Sert who first planted the inventive seed of perfume genius inside of Coco's curious head.
Sert received a manuscript from a friend entitled, The Secret of the Medicis" that was found during renovations in a chateau in the Loire region, which allegedly contained the formula for an anti-aging potion created by Rene the Florentine, Queen Catherine de Medici's perfume chemist and master poisoner. Both Catherine de Medici and her beautiful rival in the affections of her royal husband, Henri II, Diane de Poitiers applied this unusual cologne to their faces to escape the ravages of time. Sert had an idea, she promised to give the owner of the ancient manuscript 6,000 francs if she could have the recipe.
She then went immediately to Coco Chanel and told her of the formula, in which she encouraged Chanel to launch her own form of the beauty tonic to be christened l'Eau Chanel. Sert thought that the cologne would be a smashing hit given Chanel's popularity around the world, and bringing in much more than the 6,000 francs she had promised the manuscript owner. The two women carefully conspired over the packaging and details of the fragrance and thus the beginnings of what would become Chanel No. 5. are, as they say...history.
As a scented tribute to the clever Misia, the house of Chanel is launching the fragrance with her name, alongside her friend, Chanel.
So what does Misia smell like? It is classified as a powdery floral chypre fragrance for women.
- Top notes: violet, and iris
- Middle notes: Turkish rose, and Grasse rose
- Base notes: Laotian benzoin, tonka beans, and orris root
Available in the following
- 75 ml Eau de Toilette
- 200 ml Eau de Toilette
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Fake Chanel Perfume on ebay
Fake Chanel perfume on ebay! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chanel-No-5-Paris-unopened-unsealed-Eau-de-Parfum-3-4-oz-100-ML-/221515661358?pt=fragrance&hash=item33935cc02e
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Magnolia c1927
Magnolia: Created in 1927,
The parfum sold for $12.50 at the time. It was also available in eau de toilette in the cube bottle.
The parfum sold for $12.50 at the time. It was also available in eau de toilette in the cube bottle.
Labels:
bottle,
chanel,
discontinued,
eau de toilette,
flacon,
magnolia,
parfum,
perfume,
rare,
vintage
Monday, June 2, 2014
Vintage Chanel No. 5 Bottles in Fitted Case
Labels:
1950s,
1960s,
bottle,
chanel,
chanel no 5,
extrait,
fitted case,
flacon,
graduated bottles,
parfum,
perfume,
rare,
travel case,
vintage
One liter of Chanel Perfume
Guinness Book of World Records, 1956:
"The biggest and most expensive listed bottle of perfume is the one liter (1.05 quarts) size of Chanel No. 5. Made in France, it retails in the United States at $300 a bottle."
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday, April 28, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
Huile Tan Pour L'Ete c1930s-1950s
Huile Tan Pour L'Ete was a tanning oil from Chanel's early skincare line, originally created for herself in 1924, it debuted to the public in 1927.
Huile Tan Pour L'Ete - Bronze la peau et la protégé contre les brûlures du soleil
Tanning Oil For The Summer "Bronze skin and protected against sunburn"
Sunday, March 9, 2014
FAKE CHANEL PERFUME ALERT - Essence of Chanel No. 5
A vintage 1970s-1980s set holding an Italian sterling silver heart pendant with perfume funnel and mini bottle of "Essence of Chanel #5" perfume. This perfume is NOT genuine Chanel No. 5 perfume. It is a knockoff. The box has a small label that says "Box made in China for Elegant Montreal".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIQUE-VINTAGE-CHANEL-NO-5-WITH-SILVER-HEART-PENDANT-NECKLACE-AND-PERFUME-FUNNEL-/111283390498?pt=Vintage_Costume_Jewelry&hash=item19e901c822
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIQUE-VINTAGE-CHANEL-NO-5-WITH-SILVER-HEART-PENDANT-NECKLACE-AND-PERFUME-FUNNEL-/111283390498?pt=Vintage_Costume_Jewelry&hash=item19e901c822
FAKE CHANEL PERFUME ALERT!!! ROLLERBALL
HEADS UP! Here is a fake Chanel perfume being sold on ebay this week. It is a rollerball imprinted with "Chanel No. 5", however, Chanel has never produced this item before. It is one of those junky perfume oils you can find at flea markets, etc.
You have been warned....don't buy fake!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chanel-No-5-Roll-On-Cologne-Perfume-Partial-Bottle-Textured-Plastic-Cap-/360874571847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5405ccf847
You have been warned....don't buy fake!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chanel-No-5-Roll-On-Cologne-Perfume-Partial-Bottle-Textured-Plastic-Cap-/360874571847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5405ccf847
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