Vintage Les Meilleurs Parfums de Paris Set - Collection of 10 French Perfume Miniatures

Vintage collection of ten miniature perfumes titled "Les Meilleurs Parfums de Paris", presented in a rigid case with a velvet interior. This set, assembled in the 1990s, brings together iconic fragrances from prominent French perfumery houses, offering a perspective on classic 20th-century compositions.

Item History: This type of travel and presentation sets were highly popular during the 1980s and 1990s. They allowed users to access a curated selection of perfume extracts and eaux de toilette from prestigious brands. The historical selection spans creations originally launched between the 1930s and 1980s, showing the transition from classical aldehydes to chypre and leather compositions.

Features and details:
- Period: 1990s
- Technique / Style: Perfume miniatures in glass bottles, presented in a rigid protective case with a velvet interior.
- Box dimensions: Width: 20 cm (7.9 inches), Height: 15 cm (5.9 inches), Depth: 3 cm (1.2 inches).
- Materials: Glass, Velvet, Cardboard.
- Condition: All ten bottles are complete and preserve their original contents. The outer rigid plastic lid is detached from the base due to broken plastic hinges integrated into the structure. Superficial scratches and storage marks are observed on the box surface. Includes the original protective textile cloth with the set's inscription.

Composition and fragrance breakdown:
1. Antilope (Weil) - Aldehydic Floral (1946). Top notes: Aldehydes, neroli, bergamot, sage, coriander. Heart: Rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, iris, carnation. Base: Oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, amber, leather.
2. Swann (Pacoma) - Floral (1984). Top notes: Green notes, bergamot, coriander, mandarin. Heart: Rose, iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang, carnation. Base: Sandalwood, cedar, amber, musk, vanilla.
3. Turbulences (Revillon) - Aldehydic Floral (1981). Top notes: Aldehydes, green notes, mint, bergamot. Heart: Carnation, tuberose, iris, jasmine, rose. Base: Sandalwood, amber, oakmoss, vetiver.
4. Cabochard (Grès) - Leather Chypre (1959). Top notes: Aldehydes, spices, fruity notes, sage. Heart: Geranium, orris root, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang. Base: Leather, oakmoss, vetiver, tobacco, patchouli.
5. Fleurs de Rocaille (Caron) - Aldehydic Floral (1934). Top notes: Aldehydes, gardenia, lilac. Heart: Iris, violet, rose, jasmine, carnation. Base: Cedar, sandalwood, musk, amber.
6. Ma Griffe (Carven) - Floral Chypre (1946). Top notes: Aldehydes, asafoetida, gardenia, galbanum, citruses. Heart: Iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, rose. Base: Labdanum, sandalwood, musk, oakmoss, vetiver.
7. Cardin (Pierre Cardin) - Floral Chypre (1976). Top notes: Aldehydes, fruits, green notes, peach. Heart: Carnation, orris root, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose. Base: Leather, sandalwood, amber, oakmoss, vetiver.
8. Création (Ted Lapidus) - Floral Chypre (1984). Top notes: Passion fruit, peach, galbanum, lemon, mango. Heart: Carnation, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine, ylang-ylang. Base: Sandalwood, patchouli, musk, oakmoss, vetiver.
9. Coriandre (Jean Couturier) - Floral Chypre (1973). Top notes: Aldehydes, coriander, angelica, bergamot. Heart: Rose, orris root, tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang. Base: Patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver, musk.
10. Detchema (Revillon) - Aldehydic Floral (1953). Top notes: Aldehydes, peach, bergamot, neroli, hyacinth. Heart: Carnation, lily of the valley, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose. Base: Sandalwood, leather, amber, oakmoss, vetiver.

Application and value: A high-interest piece for vintage perfumery collectors or for cataloging and studying the historical development of French fragrances.

Important warnings: The item is not subject to exchanges or returns due to its collectible nature. Over time, vintage perfume formulas may experience variations in their olfactory development, losing intensity or altering their original top notes compared to a modern factory product.