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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Cassandra by Weil c1936

 The Cassandra perfume first came out in 1935 in France,  and it was introduced into the USA in 1936. The perfume was created by Jacqueline Fraysse and took two years to perfect. It was available as parfum, cologne and toilet water.



Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Hermine by Weil c1928

Hermine by Weil: launched in 1927, created by Claude Fraysse.

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.


Cobra by Weil c1941

Cobra by Weil was launched in 1941.


Monday, July 1, 2013

Chinchilla by Weil c1927

Chinchilla by Weil: launched in 1927 and created by Claude Fraysse. The perfume was also known as Chinchilla Royal as early as 1929.