Parfums Collection

Tunisia, North Africa - A Perfume merchant. Date: circa 1908

Vitrine, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, 1899 (b / w photo)
3658021 Vitrine, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, 1899 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Alinari Archives, Florence

Roger Et Gallet, 8 Rue De La Paix, Paris (litho)
5235382 Roger Et Gallet, 8 Rue De La Paix, Paris (litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Et Gallet, 8 Rue De La Paix, Paris)

Shop front, Plate 1, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques
472893 Shop front, Plate 1, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques by Louis-Pierre Sezille, Paris, 1927 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumerie)

Perfume Market, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa
View inside the Perfume Market (Souk des Parfums), Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1920

Advertisement voucher for Witchcraft Perfume by Parfums Ricard - save six shillings and sixpence. Mail order from Estelle, Walthamstow, London. (1 of 2) 1971

Advert / Ganika Perfume
Ganika - mysterious essence of the East, supplied by Parfums d Orsay, 17 Rue de la Paix, Paris

Eau De Cologne Russe
Eau de Cologne Russe - with its two-headed eagle motif - is a product of the Societe Francaise des parfums d Orient, so perhaps it really comes from Russia

Parfums by Ybry
Ybry offer three parfums in elegant cases - Femme de Paris, Mon Ame and Desir du Coeur

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of parfums, as we journey from the sun-soaked perfume markets of Tunisia in North Africa, where a charismatic merchant displays his wares in a vibrant vitrine, to the hallowed Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy, established in 1899. Witness the artisanal crafting of fragrances, as seen in this black and white photograph. Next, join us in Paris at the esteemed Roger et Gallet, located at 8 Rue De La Paix, where an elegant lithograph showcases the shop's allure. Browse through the shop front, as depicted in Plate 1 of the illustration from Devantures de Boutiques. Venture further into the rich history of parfums, with an advertisement voucher for the mystifying Witchcraft Perfume, and a captivating advertisement for Ganika Perfume. Delight in the timeless charm of Eau De Cologne Russe, and indulge in the sophisticated creations by Parfums Ybry. Join us as we unravel the stories behind these enchanting scents, and discover the passion and artistry that goes into each and every bottle.