Established in c1870 (hence the name) by Ludovico Borsari at 8 via Cavour, Parma; a perfumer, (1858 to 1939). Prior to 1919 known as Ludovico Borsari & Figli Comm.; also L Borsari e Figli and Borsari & Co of Parma: acquired L A Ducale; in 1975 merged with Florbath of Parma
Fiordaliso
Borsari 1870
1830
Violetta di Parma
Borsari 1870
1870
Sub titled ‘Gold Medal’; A rich floral fragrance with top notes of violet rose and orris, heart notes of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, heliotrope and hyacinth on base notes of vetiver, musk and vanilla. Re-launched in 1925
Acqua Classica di Borsari
Borsari 1870
1880
A classical masculine citrus fragrance. Re-launched in 2001
Aqua Classica Borsari
Borsari 1870
1880
A crisp citrus fragrance
Aqua de Rosa Tea
Borsari 1870
1880
A crisp citrus fragrance
Bouquet di Violette
Borsari 1870
1890
A floral edp with top notes of lily of the valley, hyacinth and iris, heart notes of violet, jasmine, rose and heliotrope on base notes of vetiver, vanilla and musk
Borsari Parma
Borsari 1870
1900
Eros
Borsari 1870
1908
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Borsari 1870
1916
A classical citric cologne with top notes of lemon, bergamot, English lavender and rosemary, heart notes of bitter orange, sweet orange, damascene rose, neroli and verbena on base notes of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar
Aqua di Parma
Borsari 1870
1916
A citrus floral fragrance with notes of tangerine, Sicilian citrus fruits, rosemary, lavender, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and vetiver
Felce
Borsari 1870
1920
Mughetti
Borsari 1870
1920
Atez
Borsari 1870
1920
Aurea Parma
Borsari 1870
1920
Re-launched in 1940’s
Bergamotto
Borsari 1870
1920
Cocktail de Flora
Borsari 1870
1920
With notes of tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, narcissus, jonquil, gardenia and vanilla
Fior de Lilla
Borsari 1870
1920
Flirt
Borsari 1870
1920
Presented in a glass tube of German manufacture
Seduzione
Borsari 1870
1920
Vetiver
Borsari 1870
1920
Viole de Pensiera
Borsari 1870
1920
Violette de Parme
Borsari 1870
1920
Won gold medal in 1925. Presented in a frosted-glass bottle in the shape of a Doric column.
Cipria L’Ideal
Borsari 1870
1923
Fougère
Borsari 1870
1923
Violetta Super
Borsari 1870
1923
Fougère Impériale
Borsari 1870
1923
Ury
Borsari 1870
1923
Bacio de Duchesse
Borsari 1870
1924
Desio
Borsari 1870
1924
Ninfa Di Prato
Borsari 1870
1924
Olezzo dei Fiori
Borsari 1870
1924
Domina
Borsari 1870
1928
Alba Gioconda
Borsari 1870
1928
Amore Fole
Borsari 1870
1928
Imperial Cologne Fougère
Borsari 1870
1928
Regina Saba
Borsari 1870
1928
Sogno d’Ebbrezza
Borsari 1870
1928
Sorriso di Fata
Borsari 1870
1928
Super Violetta
Borsari 1870
1928
Violetta Classica
Borsari 1870
1928
Lavanda Alpina
Borsari 1870
1929
Ah’ Ambra
Borsari 1870
1929
Acacia
Borsari 1870
1930
Freesia
Borsari 1870
1930
With top notes of lily of the valley, black currant buds and peach, heart notes of freesia, jasmine and cabbage rose on base notes of lemon, bergamot, musk and woods
Fresia
Borsari 1870
1930
A floral fragrance with notes of blackberry buds, peach lemon and bergamot, heart notes of cabbage rose, freesia, lily of the valley, jasmine on base notes of exotic woods, vanilla and musk
Goccia di Cristallo
Borsari 1870
1930
Re-launched in 1995; a citrus-floral edp with top notes of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, mandarin and orange blossom, heart notes of tagetes, jasmine, lily of the valley, damask rose and laurel leaves on base notes of sandalwood, amber, cedar, oak moss, tonka bean, vanilla and musk
Sangi-La
Borsari 1870
1930
Terrenia
Borsari 1870
1930
Borsari 1870
Borsari 1870
1930
Re-launched as 'Goccia di Cristallo' in 1995
Cocktail di Flora
Borsari 1870
1930
A floral fragrance with notes of orange blossom, rose, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang, narcissus, jonquil and gardenia
Garofano
Borsari 1870
1930
A spicy floral fragrance with top notes of carnation and jasmine, heart notes of lily of the valley and rose on base notes of cinnamon, clove and black pepper
Gelsomino
Borsari 1870
1930
A floral edp with notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, narcissus and balsam of Peru. Presented in a custom-made bottle by Bormioli of Parma
Stella Azzurra
Borsari 1870
1930
Re-launched in 1953 as 'Star'
Capricci d’Amore
Borsari 1870
1933
Colonia Ellador
Borsari 1870
1933
Cuoio
Borsari 1870
1933
With notes of tobacco, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and musk. Re-launched in 1989
Segreto d’Amore
Borsari 1870
1936
Il Mio Sogno
Borsari 1870
1937
A floriental cologne with top notes of coriander, rosewood, neroli and mandarin, heart notes of rose, orange blossom, lily of the valley, gardenia and ylang-ylang on base notes of oak moss, frankincense and vetiver. Presented in a white canister shaped bottle with a round gold stopper.
Notte Romana
Borsari 1870
1939
A floral fragrance with top notes of white lily, orris and galbanum, heart notes of lotus flower, rose and lily of the valley on base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and musk.
Rosa Thea
Borsari 1870
1940
A floral fragrance
Vera Violetta di Parma
Borsari 1870
1940
Arussat
Borsari 1870
1940
Corteccia di Pino
Borsari 1870
1940
An oriental fragrance with notes of orange, bergamot, mint, thyme, pine and lavender
Gioia Intima
Borsari 1870
1940
Twist
Borsari 1870
1940
Vaniglia
Borsari 1870
1940
Zaarat El Sudan
Borsari 1870
1940
La Fleur des Fleurs
Borsari 1870
1950
Lavanda Valbona
Borsari 1870
1950
Ore di Sogno
Borsari 1870
1950
Gardenia
Borsari 1870
1950
Primo Sogno
Borsari 1870
1950
Verso La Vita
Borsari 1870
1950
Presented in a Chianti shaped bottle
Nostalgia de Sogno
Borsari 1870
1952
Star
Borsari 1870
1953
Calycantus
Borsari 1870
1970
Magnolia
Borsari 1870
1970
Peonia
Borsari 1870
1970
Philadelphus
Borsari 1870
1970
Principe
Borsari 1870
1970
Gelsomino
Borsari 1870
1989
Viaggo in Italia
Borsari 1870
1997
Mille e una Lotte Light Blue
Borsari 1870
2004
Macchia Mediterranea
Borsari 1870
2005
Acqua di Mughetti
Borsari 1870
2005
Bouquet de Violette
Borsari 1870
Colonia Ambra
Borsari 1870
Colonia Chypron
Borsari 1870
A citrus fragrance
Colonia Ore d'Oblio
Borsari 1870
Colonia Origano
Borsari 1870
Cuore
Borsari 1870
Giacinto
Borsari 1870
Giglio
Borsari 1870
Gondar
Borsari 1870
Muchio
Borsari 1870
An edp, presented in a custom-made bottle by Bormioli of Parma
Muschio
Borsari 1870
Muschio
Borsari 1870
San Valentino
Borsari 1870
Summit
Borsari 1870
Trottola Deep Blue
Borsari 1870
Zagara
Borsari 1870
An edp. Presented in a bottle custom-made by Bormioli of Parma