Parfum A by Lucien Lelong c1928

Parfum A by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1928. Lucien Lelong claimed that he named his first three perfumes after there fragrance. Parfum A was for amber, Parfum B was for a bouquet, and Parfum C was for chypre.

Parfum J by Lucien Lelong c1928

Parfum J by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1928.

Parfum C by Lucien Lelong c1928

Parfum C by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1928. Part of an alphabetical trio of perfumes released at the same time. Naming perfumes after numbers or letters was a common practice in the 1920s.

Lucien Lelong claimed that he named his first three perfumes after there fragrance. Parfum A was for amber, Parfum B was for a bouquet, and Parfum C was for chypre.

Parfum B by Lucien Lelong c1928

Parfum B by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1928. Lucien Lelong claimed that he named his first three perfumes after there fragrance. Parfum A was for amber, Parfum B was for a bouquet, and Parfum C was for chypre.

Parfum L c1931

Parfum L by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1931.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It was classified as an aldehydic chypre fragrance for women.

• Top notes: neroli, bergamot, lemon, aldehydes
• Middle notes: rose, jasmine, carnation, cinnamon, cloves, orris
• Base notes: sandalwood, oakmoss, vetiver, ambergris, labdanum, benzoin, musk, civet

The New Yorker - Volume 8, 1932:

"Parfum L is a gay adventure in perfume... sophisticated, smart and disarmingly persuasive. $3 and up."

Bottle:

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.

Sirocco by Lucien Lelong c1934

In 1934, the world was amidst the throes of the Great Depression, a time of economic hardship and cultural shifts. It was an era marked by both resilience and escapism, where the arts flourished as a form of solace and expression against the backdrop of global uncertainty. It was in this context that Parfums Lucien Lelong chose to launch "Sirocco," a fragrance that sought to evoke warmth, allure, and a sense of exoticism.

The name "Sirocco" originates from the warm, dry wind that blows from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea into southern Europe. Derived from Arabic (ṣarūq), the term "Sirocco" embodies the essence of a wind that carries with it heat, sand, and a mystical quality.

Choosing "Sirocco" as the name for a perfume was not merely about geographical reference but also about evoking a specific sensory experience. The scent aimed to transport wearers to a place of warmth and sensuality, reminiscent of Mediterranean landscapes kissed by the desert wind. It was a name that promised intrigue, adventure, and a touch of the exotic, appealing to those seeking to escape the mundanity of everyday life during a challenging period.

No. 7 by Lucien Lelong c1950

No. 7 by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1950.