Showing posts with label Jean Desses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jean Desses. Show all posts

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Kalispera by Jean Desses c1962

Kalispera by Jean Desses: launched in 1962.

Jean Desses (rhymes with dresses), was a dressmaker for HM Queen Frederika, the Queen Mother of Greece, HRH the Princess Margaret, HRH the Duchess of Kent, the court perfumer for the royal houses of Denmark and Sweden, and other distinguished European women. 

The Queen of Greece suggested that if Desses were to launch a fragrance that he should christen it "Kalispera." Intriguied by the thought, Desses created the fragrance as a tribute to her. Her Majesty was chosen for this honor because Desses, of Greek heritage, was her favorite fashion designer and the royal family was a favorite customer of his. 



Monday, July 3, 2017

Gymkana by Jean Desses c1960

Gymkana by Jean Desses: launched in 1960. In USA by 1964. Subtitled 'Eau pour la Toilette'. The name is derived from an equestrian competition.


Monday, December 22, 2014

Celui by Jean Desses c1938

Celui by Jean Desses: launched in 1938. Created by Paul Vacher for Les Parfums Jean Desses. Advertisements of the day described it as "a perfume as soft as a secret".




Saturday, September 13, 2014

Parfums Le Galion

Le Galion of Neuilly and Paris France.

The story of Parfums Le Galion begins in 1930 with the founding of the house by Prince Murat, who was a descendant of Joachim Murat, brother in law of Napoleon 1st, and King of Naples. The company was originally located at 11 bis, rue Amelie in Paris.


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