Scent Collection

Yardley advertisement, 1962
Advertisement for the Lavender range of fragrances and bathroom products by Yardley, featuring an illustration of a pensive woman with large doe eyes. Date: 1962

Perfume advertisement for Guerlain Mitsouko
Striking advertisement for the classic Guerlain fragrance, Mitsouko, asking, " Are you her type?". Mitsouko, a fruity chypre, with floral middle notes and spice base notes

Scaredy cat plant -Coleus canina Hybr. -, drives away cats and dogs
Scaredy cat plant -Coleus canina Hybr.-, drives away cats and dogs

Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN Holmes on the scent: Holmes & Watson discover a hidden trap door. " It hinged back like the lid of a box." Date: 1904

Hamemalis Mollis (Witch Hazel)
Hamemalis (or Hamamelis) Mollis (Witch Hazel), a large shrub or small tree of the Hamamelidaceae family, native to areas of China

A Border Collie dog in bluebells in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Huntsmen and foxhounds in a field. Date: 1960s

Advertisement for Rigaud perfumes, featuring a semi-naked woman inhaling the aroma from a bottle of scent. 1924

Fox-Hunting, the Find. Date: ca. 1865

The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving)
XIR154617 The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Coffee, Coffea arabica, close up of flower with beans forming behind

Irrestibile 1930s USA make-up makeup make up womens pin-up pinups pin-ups iws

The Fumigation of Osiris, the Book of the Dead of Neb-Qued, Egyptian, 19th Dynasty. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Foxhunting scene in silhouette, with three riders and their horses and hounds chasing the scent. Date: 20th century

Alpine Marmots -Marmota marmota-, cub sniffing mother, Grossglockner, Hohe Tauern National Park, Tyrol, Austria

Silhouette of huntsman and hounds
Silhouette of a huntsman and four hounds following the scent of the fox

Beagles
The beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound and was developed primarily for hunting hare. Artist: George Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896
A selection of Victorian household items; twin oil and vinegar bottles, solid silver candlestick holders, ornate mounted hair brush, cut crystal scent bottle, chased silver lamp with burner

Tosca advertisement
The illustration features a light and airy ballroom filled with balloons and dancers in costume, including, centrally, a Pierrot

Holmes & Watson / Dog / C20
SHERLOCK HOLMES THE MISSING THREE QUARTER Watson and Holmes give chase. Date: First published: 1904

The Sketch debutante number front cover 1956
Front cover of The Sketch magazines debutante number, featuring the face of a woman wearing pink gloves, hiding partially behind a small posy of violets

Mirrored Dressing Table
A graceful & elegant woman sits on an upholstered leather chair at a stylish art deco mirrored dressing table with a bottle of scent, candlesticks & looking glass

Still life with flowers in a silver vase with perfume burners, c. 1690-99 (oil on canvas)
CTS407286 Still life with flowers in a silver vase with perfume burners, c.1690-99 (oil on canvas) by Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (1636-99); 137.4x164.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Glass Perfume Bottle
A swinging scent spray: A scent spray which swings on a pivot is a useful and decorative novelty and an ideal last minute Christmas present. Date: 1936

Three hunt members, horses and foxhounds, Somerset
Three hunt members, horses and foxhounds in a field at Lea Hill, near Porlock, Somerset. Date: circa 1960s

Silhouette of hunting scene
Silhouette of a hunting scene, showing a horsewoman leaping a stream while a dog follows the scent of the fox

Leaf oil glands, SEM
Leaf oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a thyme plants leaf surface (Thymus vulgaris). Two types of leaf trichomes (hairs) are seen

The Hound Trails at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Love Books of Ovid: Accompanied by a hound with a keen scent (colour litho)
5224196 The Love Books of Ovid: Accompanied by a hound with a keen scent (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accompanied by a hound with a keen scent)

Badger and civet cat
5855206 Badger and civet cat; (add.info.: European badger, Meles meles, and civet, Civettictis civetta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of)

Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving)
535880 Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms)

Givaudan Ltd. - Chemist with bottle and aerosol can
Client: Givaudan Ltd. - Chemist with bottle and aerosol can -August 12, 1963. The company is still in operation to this day, based at Staines. Date: 1963

Fashionable woman in giant bonnet., era of Marie Antoinette
5893571 Fashionable woman in giant bonnet., era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Fashionable woman in giant bonnet pouring scent into a handkerchief., era of Marie Antoinette)

A civet cat
5310169 A civet cat; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a civet cat. The anal glands of the Civet is used in perfumery. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Frontispiece of Parfumeur Francoys
5312093 Frontispiece of Parfumeur Francoys; (add.info.: Frontispiece of Parfumeur Francoys showing the various animal and vegetable sources of perfumes)

Catholic priest and attendant toss incense from a burner during a church service, 1884
3479577 Catholic priest and attendant toss incense from a burner during a church service, 1884; (add.info.: Catholic priest and attendant toss incense from a burner during a church service, England)

German Red Cross dog seeking wounded, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross dog seeking wounded, between 1914 and c1915. German man with a Red Cross dog searching for wounded soldiers during World War I.

Advertisement for 'Violet' perfume shop, Paris, from 'The Theatre Magazine', 1904 (colour litho)
CHT163261 Advertisement for 'Violet' perfume shop, Paris, from 'The Theatre Magazine', 1904 (colour litho) by American School

Destiny
Ryo Utsunomiya

Munich, Germany. Farmers market. Local crafts. Sachets of dried oranges

A Rose, mid 19th century. Creator: John William Hill
A Rose, mid 19th century

Lachenalia arbuthnotiae W.F. Barker (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia arbuthnotiae W.F. Barker (Hyacinth), 1777-1786

A Dog and a Cat near a partially disembowelled Deer, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix
A Dog and a Cat near a partially disembowelled Deer, 1645-1660

Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8

Esquisse pour la salle des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Les Parfums, 1889. Creator: Gabriel Ferrier
Esquisse pour la salle des Fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Les Parfums, 1889. Perfumes

Smell. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Smell

Esquisse pour la mairie du 10ème arrondissement de Paris : L'odorat - Parfums du soir
Esquisse pour la mairie du 10eme arrondissement de Paris : L'odorat - Parfums du soir, between 1905 and 1908. Scents of the evening

The odor of pomegranates, c1900. Creator: Zaida Ben-Yusuf
The odor of pomegranates, c1900. Photograph shows a woman wearing a long flowing gown, standing in front of curtain, facing left, holding a pomegranate

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"Scent: A Journey Through Time and Nature" In the Yardley advertisement from 1962, a woman delicately holds a bouquet of flowers, their intoxicating scent enveloping her in an aura of elegance and femininity. The Perfume advertisement for Guerlain Mitsouko transports us to a world of opulence and allure, where the captivating scent lingers long after its wearer has left the room. But scent is not limited to perfumes alone; it can also serve practical purposes. The Scaredy cat plant, with its pungent aroma reminiscent of wet dogs, drives away unwanted feline and canine visitors. Similarly, Hamemalis Mollis or Witch Hazel releases a distinct fragrance that soothes our senses while providing healing properties. Advertisements for Rigaud perfumes entice us with promises of exotic scents that transport us to far-off lands filled with adventure and mystery. Just like Sherlock Holmes unraveling "The Adventure of the Second Stain, " we too can follow our noses on thrilling escapades. Nature's they are equally captivating - imagine a Border Collie dog frolicking amidst bluebells in the picturesque Lake District UK. Or picture huntsmen on horseback accompanied by loyal foxhounds as they chase their quarry through fields permeated with earthy aromas. Coffee lovers understand the power as they savor every aromatic note released by freshly brewed Coffea arabica beans. And let's not forget about vintage pin-up girls who captivated audiences not only with their beauty but also through seductive scents that lingered in the air. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence in still life paintings adorned with flowers held within silver vases alongside perfume burners emitting fragrant tendrils into grand rooms. Scent is more than just an ephemeral experience; it is intertwined with memories, emotions, and even practicality and has shaped advertisements throughout history, guided detectives on thrilling adventures, and connected us to the natural world.