Established by Javier Serra (formerly
a director of Myrurgia) at 9 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1932; originally
in Barcelona, Spain before moving to Paris; named after the Greek mythological
beauty Danae. The company’s logo is the head of a beautiful woman,
styled from the model Mariano Andreu.
C’est Fou
Dana Parfums
1922
Possible association with Emir
Tabu
Dana Parfums
1930
In Europe and in USA in 1941. Named after the painting ‘The Kreutzer Sonata’ by René Prinet acquired by Dana Parfums; used it to advertised Tabu; the slogan which is still used to day is ‘The Longest Kiss in History’. Created by Jean Carles, a floral woody amber (oriental) parfum with top notes of bergamot, orange flower, basil, neroli and coriander, heart notes of carnation, jasmine, rose, clover and ylang-ylang on base notes of patchouli, civet, oak moss, amber, musk, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, benzoin and vanilla, classified F3f.
Tabu
Dana Parfums
1930
An edp
Tabu
Dana Parfums
1930
As above but as an edt, (90%)
Bolero
Dana Parfums
1932
A parfum
20 Carats
Dana Parfums
1933
A fougère fragrance, classified C1f, with gold flecks floating in its Art Deco bottle.
Resinas
Dana Parfums
1933
Created for the Mexican market
Halago
Dana Parfums
1934
Hidalgo
Dana Parfums
1934
A citric masculine edt.
Bridal Bouquet
Dana Parfums
1935
An edc
Émir
Dana Parfums
1935
A feminine leather chypre edc, classified D7f. Presented in a bottle designed by Javier Serra
Verveine
Dana Parfums
1935
Canoë
Dana Parfums
1935
Created by Jean Carles of Roure; a classical aromatic fougère parfum with top notes of mainly lavender with heart notes of geranium, clove, cedar wood and patchouli; base notes of oak moss, vanilla, musk and heliotrope, classified C1f. Disc.
Canoë
Dana Parfums
1935
As above but as an edt
Totem
Dana Parfums
1939
Aloha
Dana Parfums
1939
Platine
Dana Parfums
1940
With silver flecks floating in its Art Deco bottle
Danalak
Dana Parfums
1945
Intervalle
Dana Parfums
1946
Suprestition
Dana Parfums
1946
Unto pie
Dana Parfums
1946
Vendetta
Dana Parfums
1946
Yoga
Dana Parfums
1946
Analergic
Dana Parfums
1946
Sillage
Dana Parfums
1946
100%
Dana Parfums
1947
Presage
Dana Parfums
1947
Perfido
Dana Parfums
1948
Tundra
Dana Parfums
1948
Sabotage
Dana Parfums
1948
Bois de Boulogne
Dana Parfums
1949
Priorité
Dana Parfums
1949
A crisp citrus styled fragrance. Disc.
Cuir de Canada
Dana Parfums
1950
A parfum de toilette
Imposible
Dana Parfums
1950
(sic) A fresh citrus unisex fragrance. Disc.
Sympatia
Dana Parfums
1950
Claude de Fontaine
Dana Parfums
1950
Danamask
Dana Parfums
1951
Voodoo
Dana Parfums
1951
A parfum
Kali
Dana Parfums
1952
A parfum
Marquisette
Dana Parfums
1952
Platinum
Dana Parfums
1953
Pink Blue Pink
Dana Parfums
1954
White Chantilly
Dana Parfums
1955
A fresh fruity-floral fragrance
Ambush
Dana Parfums
1955
A crisp fruity woody oriental parfum with notes of bergamot, basil, mandarin, chamomile, lime oil, angelica, iris, geranium, reseda, canaga, heliotrope, clover, vetiver, oak moss, sandalwood and musk. Disc.