Zibeline by Weil c1927

In 1927, Marcel Weil of Les Fourrures Weil created Parfums Weil with their advertisements of “perfumes for furs”. These were based on a direct request from a regular client for a perfume suitable for wearing on furs. These were their first commercial perfumes that were advertised would guarantee not to harm the furs.

In 1928 the four perfumes inspired by fur themes were launched: Chinchilla Royal, Hermine (ermine), Une Fleur pour Fourrure (A Flower for Furs) and Zibeline (Sable) were favorites from the start. All of these perfumes were created by Claude Fraysse.

c1928

Fragrance Composition:

Zibeline is classified  as a sweet, heady aldehydic floral fragrance for women. It was created to recall the steppes and massive oak forests of Imperial Russia, where the finest sable furs were imported. It starts with a fresh and spicy aldehydic top, followed by a classic elegant floral heart, layered over a warm, balsamic, woody base.

• Top notes: neroli, lime blossom, aldehydes, orange, coriander, estragon, bergamot and lemon
• Middle notes: orris, gardenia, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley, hawthorn, linden and oriental rose
• Base notes: fir, opoponax, incense, oakmoss, honey, oak, Mysore sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, musk, civet and vetiver

L'Amour de l'art, 1950:

"Zibeline by Weil: precious and delicate like the fur of the same name, it suits, like it, all women. Its scent of undergrowth, oaks and wild firs blooms marvelously in the warm atmosphere of a gala."

Harper's Bazaar, 1936:

"Weil's Zibeline. As rich and husky as a torch song. 100-proof for blondes who disdain to be pastel."

Harper's Bazaar, 1956:

"Zibeline" — Weil's bittersweet romance of a perfume, but with a lighter, brighter side too. One ounce. $15."

Consumer Reports, 1956:

"Zibeline (Parfums Weil Paris, Inc., NYC). Good. Very heavy. 1/2 oz., $5; 1, oz., $15; 1 1/2 oz., $27.50. Very spicy-woody."

Bottles:

Zbeline Parfum was available in five sizes:

• 1 3/4 oz
• 3/4 oz
• 1/2 oz
• 1/4 oz
• 1 dram (1/8 oz)

This bottle is made up of Czech cut crystal and accented with gold enamel along the edges. The stopper has the name Weil en intaglio.

EAU DE TOILETTES

In 1930, the first Weil eau de toilettes debuted, Chinchilla and Zibeline.

COLOGNE

The Zibeline cologne was available in these sizes:

• 4 oz

Stage, 1936:

"There's something pretty exhilarating about the new fizzing cologne of Parfums Weil called Carbo-nique. It comes in three odors: Cassandra, Bamboo, and Zibeline, and the seltzer-bottle container is returnable for credit on a new one."

SECRET DE VENUS

Zibeline went on to have a very successful future with the advent of the Secret de Venus Huile line of bath & body oils .


Glass Packer, 1949:

"HOUR-GLASS BOTTLE, bright green cap, and beige linen-like box, are used by Parfums Weil Paris, Inc. to package the new, half-ounce size of Secret of Venus, Zibeline fragrance, compounded of aromatic oils."

 

c1939

Fate of the Fragrance:

Zibeline was discontinued sometime in the 1970s I believe.

In 2010, Parfums Weil reintroduced three new fragrances: Zibeline de Weil, Secret de Weil and Reve de Weil.

Zibeline de Weil is classified as an oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: ylang-ylang, bergamot and plum
• Middle notes: orange blossom, sweet pea and wallflower
• Base notes: benzoin and tonka bean

Based on some online reviews, this version is Zibeline is different from the original. It is said to be lighter in character and modernized for today's tastes.

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