Parfum Inconnu was launched in 1910 by Houbigant. The perfume was created by Paul Parquet.
The perfume was housed in an unusual octagonal crystal flacon with a gilded crystal stopper, manufactured by Cristalleries de Baccarat, design # 8. The bottle was presented in a moire silk covered box.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? The fragrance was described as a "very fresh scent, reminding one of Spring flowers." I am unable to locate any notes on the composition of the perfume, and I haven't seen this fragrance come up for sale in a while. I would love to smell this if you have any to spare.- Top notes:
- Middle notes: flowers
- Base notes:
Bottles:
The perfume was housed in an unusual octagonal crystal flacon with a gilded crystal stopper, manufactured by Cristalleries de Baccarat, design # 8. The bottle was presented in a moire silk covered box.
The perfume retailed for $12.50 in 1911.
The octagonal 2 oz bottle stands 4" tall
Photos used in this guide are from the following:
The Parfum Inconnu line consisted of various products (number prefacing each is the catalog number):
- 4691 - Extract (Parfum) Flacon miniature (purse bottle)
- 3691 - Extract (Parfum) 1/2 oz stands 1 3/8" tall
- 2691 - Extract (Parfum) 1 oz stands 2.75" tall
- 691 - Extract (Parfum) 2 oz stands " tall
- 693 - Extract (Parfum) 4 oz
- 2696 - Toilet Water - 4 oz stands 5.5"tall
- 696 - Toilet Water - 8 oz
- 703 - Talcum Powder (140gr)
- 705 - Dusting Powder - small size
- 676 - Face Powder
- 448 - Sachet Powder 1.5 oz bottle stands 2.5" tall
- 612 - Brilliantine (Liquid) stands 3.75" tall
- 614 - Brilliantine (concrete) stands 2.25" tall
Fate of the Fragrance:
The perfume was discontinued around 1933.Photos used in this guide are from the following:
- Perfume Bottles Auction
- PerfumeProjects
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