Antilope by Weil: launched in 1928. The perfume was trademarked in 1931 and was relaunched after WWII ended in 1945. Created by Claude Fraysse.
In 1945, France found peace, and the creation of Antilope, baptized "the perfume of the beloved woman".
In 1965, Antilope was chosen by the Minister of Tourism in France to be offered to foreign tourists, as a welcome gift, as part of the National Campaign for Welcome and Friendliness. 150,000 bottles were thus offered free of charge to Orly.
It was the most requested perfume at Weil in 1969.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic floral woody chypre fragrance for women. It starts out with an aldehydic top, followed by an elegant floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom, resting on a warm base of precious wood whose aroma is deepened by patchouli and a very finely tender note of ambergris.
c1947 ad
In 1945, France found peace, and the creation of Antilope, baptized "the perfume of the beloved woman".
In 1965, Antilope was chosen by the Minister of Tourism in France to be offered to foreign tourists, as a welcome gift, as part of the National Campaign for Welcome and Friendliness. 150,000 bottles were thus offered free of charge to Orly.
It was the most requested perfume at Weil in 1969.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic floral woody chypre fragrance for women. It starts out with an aldehydic top, followed by an elegant floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom, resting on a warm base of precious wood whose aroma is deepened by patchouli and a very finely tender note of ambergris.
- Top notes: green notes, aldehydes, spices, orange, chamomile, bergamot, tangerine, neroli, galbanum, acacia farnesiana
- Middle notes: hyacinth, iris, orange blossom, Nepalese rose, rose de Mai, narcissus, lily of the valley, ylang ylang, violet, jasmine, clary sage
- Base notes: patchouli, Mysore sandalwood, leather, cedar, civet, musk, Egyptian vetiver, ambergris, oakmoss
L'Amour de l'art, 1950:
"Antilope by Weil: This triplet of jasmine, rose and orange blossom on a very rare woody accord marvelously accompanies blond or red hair. Young and ardent, this fragrance spreads but does not fade..."
Official gazette of the United States Patent Office, 1949:
"ANTILOPE" FOR PERFUMES, TOILET WATERS, ROUGE, LIPSTICK, AND FACE CREAM. Claims use since May 1, 1931. Reg. No. 330,415. Registered Dec. 3, 1935. Societe des Parfums Weil, Societe Anonyme, Paris, France."
Woman's Guide to Europe, 1954:
"LT Piver— "Un Parfum d'aventure"— for blondes; "Cuir de Russie"— bittersweet; "Floramye"— a favorite since 1916; "Pompeia" and "Reve d'Or"-for brunettes. ... Weil, 4 Rue Sainte-Anne. "Antilope"— for blondes or Titians; "
The New Yorker, 1956:
"In the luxury bracket, let us remind you of Revillon's Carnet de Bal, and Weil's Zibeline and Antilope. Weil has a new purse-size cut-glass bottle, equipped with a silver-metal top for spraying. "
Harper's Bazaar, 1956:
"Weil's "Antilope" perfume, crisp and woodsy and incidentally, a delicious complement to your furs. Two ounces, $27.50."
Country Fair, 1968:
"For sheer feminine luxury Weil of Paris have some delightful bath preparations — Bain de Mousse (sea blue foam bath)..Secret de Venus (bath oil) ..Soap...Talc... all in several perfumes, but I recommend Antilope to match their superb Satin Antilope (all over after bath treatment)."
Bottles:
Baccarat Bottle:
The fancy crystal bottle shown below was made by Baccarat for Weil. Weil started using Baccarat model #817 in 1954.
c1954 ad
c1960 ad
c1961
Fate of the Fragrance:
Unfortunately, Antilope has been reformulated over the years. Many reviewers claim that the newer versions do not smell as nice as the original version.
- Top notes: aldehydes, spice note, citrus oils
- Middle notes: jasmine, rose, orris, lily of the valley, violet
- Base notes: cedar, vetiver, leather, musk, amber
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