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The goal of this website is to show the present owners of the Isabey company how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back your favorite perfume!
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Le Lys Noir by Isabey c1924
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Prends Moi by Isabey c1930s
Prends Moi by Isabey was launched in the late 1920s or early 1930s. It had a misspelling on its label, "Prends-Mois," probably due to the fact that another company, De Raymond, already had a perfume named Prends-Moi in 1930. The name Prends-Moi means "take me" in French.
In the 1930 ad below, you can see the De Raymond Prends Moi fragrance.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Le Parfum de Sacha Guitry c1929
"Two things make women unforgettable, their tears & their perfume" -Sacha Guitry
Vanity Fair, 1931:
"Is Sacha Guitry a perfume or an actor or a playwright or all three?"
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Fleur Nocturne by Isabey c2009
Friday, August 24, 2018
Tendre Nuits by Isabey c1944
Bottles:
Fate of the Fragrance:
The name "Tendres Nuits" was filed by Isabey for US trademark in 1944. I believe it was withdrawn soon after production. A competitor, Lancome, released their perfume, Tendres Nuits in 1935. During WWII, importations of Lancome fragrances such as Tropiques, Tendres Nuit, Fleches, Cuir, Conquete, Bocages, Peut Etre, and Kypre were halted and did not return to US soil until 1946.
Revival of Tendres Nuits:
The long discontinued perfume was resurrected under the name, Tendre Nuit, by Isabey in 2018.
From Isabey:
"The Story: First created by Isabey Paris in 1944 in New York, Tendre Nuit (Tender night) is remembered for its romantic name, like a whisper. The poetic and flamboyant plum colour of the bottle combined with voluptuous night Rose and animal Ambrette seeds fragrance are inspired by emotions of a tender and passionate night. It is 3 am in Paris, she is sitting on the edge of her bed in a room filled by sensations. Love is floating in the air, sweet and sensual like a night Rose. A warm breeze from the balcony thru the room is caressing her skin. The night is tender, her life is a dream."
Fragrance Composition:
From Isabey:
"The Fragrance: A night of love and passion when the quintessence of femininity is revealed by an extraordinary swirl of Rose Oil and Absolute. Coupled with Ambroxan, the Queen of flowers is wrapped in an addictive mystery, and finally opens on the powdery drydown of Ambrette, for a caressing sensuality. The unforgettable fragrance of a desired and beloved skin."
- Top notes: Almond, Pink Pepper
- Middle notes: Rose oil, Rose Absolut, Ambrette seeds
- Base notes: Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Benzoin, Vanilla Co2
Bottles:
Saturday, May 5, 2018
A Travers la Voilette c1925
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Sir Gallahad by Isabey c1924
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
La Route d'Emeraude by Isabey c1924
The fanciful name refers to the so-called Emerald Route. The route delivered precious stones and other valuables from the southern regions of Asia, to Iran and the Near East.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Le Rayon Vert by Isabey c1927
Fragrance Composition:
Le Rayon Vert is Isabey's answer to Millot's Crepe de Chine which had come out 2 years prior.- Top notes: bergamot, petitgrain, aldehydes, lemon, galbanum
- Heart notes: gardenia, carnation, Grasse jasmine, Bulgarian rose and orris
- Base notes: vanilla, cedar, amber, sandalwood, benzoin, oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, musk
Bottle:
Fate of the Fragrance:
Monday, August 4, 2014
L'Ambre de Carthage c1924
The name evokes the ancient Tunisian city of Carthage.