WEIL
Weil was originally established as a Paris-based furrier.
The Roaring 20's
Weil fragrances were created by three brothers who took their inspiration from luxurious furs. The original idea was to scent fur coats which tend to develop their own smell but this idea quickly evolved and real perfumes which soon became available. In 1927 the perfumer Claude Fraysse, directed by Marcel Weil, decided to affix precious perfumes contained in Baccarat bottles.
"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."
Other well known fragrances include Secret de Venus (1940) and Antilope (1945).
During the war in 1940s the company closed their offices in Paris and moved to the USA. The factory in Paris is said to have been seized by the Nazis and, apparently, several perfumes were produced by them. In the end, those fragrances were not launched. After the war the factory officially went back into the Weil family's ownership.
Parfums Weil had changed ownership for several times and most recently the fragrance license passed from Interparfums to Aroli Aromes Ligeriens (2002).
Their most recent releases and re-releases include Zibeline, Rêve & Secret de Weil (relaunched in 2010), Wise Essence (2011), Wild Essence (2012), Emotion Essence (2013).
The main perfumes of House Of Weil:
1922 Padisha - Padisha by Weil: launched in 1922, as a gift to special clients. It was later relaunched for public sale in 1947 and again in 1991. Presented in a lightly frosted candle bottle, the stopper being the flame.
1925 Fleur pour la Fourrure
1927 Chinchilla Royal - discontinued in 1963
1928 Zibeline
1931 Hermine - discontinued in 1940
1933 Secret de Venus, reintroduced in 1962
1934 Bambou - discontinued in 1955 reintroduced in 1984
1935 Antilope - discontinued in 1948, but relaunched again
1935 Cassandra - discontinued in 1969
1937 Noir - discontinued in 1969
1937 Carbonique
1937 Violet Victorienne
1941 Cobra
1942 Bundles For Beauty
1944 Grigri
1948 Evettes
1961 Eau Fraicheur
1962 Gentilehomme
1971 Weil de Weil
We want to concentrate on three fragrances that seem to characterize Weil for the 20th century.
1928 Ziberline
Zibeline, a powerful fragrance with intense top notes of aldehydes, coriander, tarragon, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are iris, gardenia, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley and rose; base notes are honey, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, musk, civet and vetiver.
1945 Antilope
A favourite fragrance that has run down through my family.
Antilope Perfume by Weil, Antilope is a timeless classic fragrance for women by weil paris, which was introduced in 1945 . This beautiful scent is woody and mossy. Refined, luxurious and elegant. This feminine scent possesses a blend of musk, sage, jasmine, and a hint of patchouli. The classic antilope is recommended for evening wear.
1971 Weil de Weil
Weil De Weil Perfume by Weil, a green floral perfume for women. The main accords that dominate this composition are tangerine, neroli, green notes, galbanum, hyacinth, lily of the valley, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, mimosa, rose, daffodil, sandalwood, vetiver, civet, musk and oak moss.
1984 Bambou
Bambou Perfume by Weil, Introduced in 1984 Bambou was reintroduced in 1991 by the design House Of Weil . A classic summer scent. This sharp, floral scent possesses a blend of exoctic woods and warm musk including Sicilian mandarin, while a heart encompasses jasmine, rose tea, ylang ylang and tuberose. Base notes introduce Mysore sandalwood, oak moss and Bourbon vetiver. It was recommended for casual wear.
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