Secret de Venus Bath Oils

"Secret of Venus" was a bath oil, it was available in the following perfumes: Chinchilla, Zibeline, Antilope, Bambou, Cassandra, and Padisha.

Weil de Weil c1971

Weil De Weil was launched 1971.  Created by Jean Pierre Weil. Pronounced "Vel de Vel." It was the first new perfume by Weil in 27 years.

Grigri by Weil c1943

Grigri by Weil: launched in 1943. The name pronounced "Gree Gree", is African in origin and means "magic charm" or "talisman." I believe that this perfume, with its exotic name and advertisements, was some sort of patriotic allusion to the French colonies in West Africa. Jean Patou, another French perfume manufacturer visited this theme with his perfume, Colony.

Carbonique Fizzing Cologne c1935

In 1935, Weil released it's Carbonique, an eau de cologne which was carbonated and sold in a cute seltzer style bottle, it was available in Bambou, Zibeline and Cassandra scents.

Stage, 1936:

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

Noir by Weil c1937

In 1937, the world was on the brink of significant upheaval. The late 1930s were marked by political tension, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and a cultural shift towards modernity and sophistication. Against this backdrop, Parfums Weil launched their new fragrance, "Noir," a creation by the esteemed perfumer Jacqueline Fraysse. This period saw a fascination with the mysterious and the elegant, qualities that "Noir" encapsulated perfectly.

The name "Noir" is a French word meaning "black." In the context of the late 1930s, black symbolized sophistication, mystery, and timeless elegance. Choosing the name "Noir" for a perfume was a deliberate move by Parfums Weil to evoke a sense of intrigue and allure. The word "Noir" carries with it connotations of the unknown, the seductive, and the dramatic, aligning perfectly with the era's fascination with film noir and the glamor of the silver screen.

A perfume named "Noir" would appeal to women who identified with these qualities. These were women who embraced the sophistication of eveningwear, the elegance of classic fashion, and the allure of mystery. The scent would likely evoke images of smoky jazz clubs, elegant soirées, and the enigmatic femme fatale. "Noir" was designed for the woman who wanted to feel captivating and irresistible, who appreciated the blend of darkness and light that characterized both the fragrance and the era.

The perfume itself, created by Jacqueline Fraysse, would have been a rich, complex scent that mirrored the layered emotions and experiences of the time. Women who wore "Noir" would respond to its depth and sophistication, finding in it a reflection of their own complexity and allure. The fragrance would evoke feelings of power, confidence, and seduction, making it an appropriate and desirable choice for the modern woman of the late 1930s.