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Jean Patou was born in Normandy in 1887. He established his fashion house at 7 rue Saint-Florentin, Paris in 1919; formed fragrance division in 1925 when he launched his signature fragrance 'Amour-Amour'. He died in 1936, company stayed a family concern; in 1980 control was passed to Jean and Guy de Mouy (Patou's great-nephews). Principal perfumer since 1967 had been Jean Kerleo. Company bought out in September 2001 by P&G Prestige Beauté, a division of Proctor & Gamble. Sold to to a family-owned company in 2011.
Angosturs Parfums Jean Patou
1922
May Be Parfums Jean Patou
1925
Que Sais-Je? Parfums Jean Patou
1925
 (What Do I Know) One of three parfums launched at the same time, this one for blondes. Created by Henri Almeras a classical mossy chypre fragrance; presented in a bottle designed by Louis Sue; graphics by the artist Renald Luza.
Adieu Sagesse Parfums Jean Patou
1925
 (>Goodbye Wisdom) One of three perfumes launched at the same time, this one for redheads, created by Henri Alméras, a crisp floral fragrance that was presented in a flacon designed by Louis Sue. Re-launched in 1984 and presented in a Cristalleries de Baccarat bottle design # 531
Amour-Amour Parfums Jean Patou
1925
 One of three fragrances launched at the same time, this one for brunettes; a parfum de toilette created by Henri Alméras. Presented in a bottle made by Cristalleries de Baccarat design # 531 and designed by Louis Sue. Re-launched in 1984 ,a classic rich floral-bouquet parfum with top notes of neroli, blackcurrant, narcissus and bergamot; heart notes of rose, jasmine and carnation and base notes consisting mainly of vetiver, classified B3f. Presented in a flacon based on the original design. Graphics by the artist Renaldo Luza.
Amour-Amour Parfums Jean Patou
1925
 As above but as an eau de toilette
Eau de Cologne Spéciale Parfums Jean Patou
1926
Chaldée Parfums Jean Patou
1927
 Created by Henri Alméras, a classical floral-oriental parfum with notes of orange blossom, lilac, narcissus, jasmine, opoponax, amber and vanilla. Named after an ancient Sumerian city. Re-launched in 1984
Huile de Chaldée Parfums Jean Patou
1927
 The first suntan oil, ‘it was made with the most expensive oils and perfumed with a warm, sensual mix of narcissus, orange flower and amber' says Jean Patou's house perfumer Jean-Michel Duriez.
Huile de Chaldée Parfums Jean Patou
1927
 The first suntan oil, ‘it was made with the most expensive oils and perfumed with a warm, sensual mix of narcissus, orange flower and amber' says Jean Patou's house perfumer Jean-Michel Duriez.
Aparte Parfums Jean Patou
1928
Bar à Parfums Parfums Jean Patou
1929
Le Sien Parfums Jean Patou
1929
 (His or Hers) Created by Jean Patou; sub-titled 'femme sportive perfum masculin', his first uni-sex fragrance, and touted as ‘a masculine perfume for the outdoor woman who plays golf, smokes and drives fast cars!'
Moment Suprême Parfums Jean Patou
1929
 Created by Henri Alméras, a rich floral-bouquet fragrance, classified B3f. Presented in a triangular shaped flacon with a multiple domed stopper designed jointly by Louis Sue and André Mare.
Cocktail Parfums Jean Patou
1930
 A fresh fruity-floral chypre fragrance. Re-launched in 1984
Cocktail Bitter Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Cocktail Bitter Sweet Parfums Jean Patou
1930
 Presented in a bottle designed by Raymond Barbas
Cocktail Dry Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Cocktail Sweet Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Happy Lovers Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Heureax Amants Parfums Jean Patou
1930
L'Amour est Roi Parfums Jean Patou
1930
La Joie de Jean Patou Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Le Lien Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Love Appeal Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Lift Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Patou's Own Parfums Jean Patou
1930
Baby Bar Parfums Jean Patou
1931
 A presentation
Folie Divine Parfums Jean Patou
1931
For Her …. For Him Parfums Jean Patou
1931
Invitation Parfums Jean Patou
1932
Divine Folie Parfums Jean Patou
1933
 A floral-oriental fragrance with notes of orange blossom, neroli, ylang-ylang, iris, rose, jasmine, styrax, vetiver, vanilla and musk. Re-launched in 1984
Holidays Parfums Jean Patou
1934
Toilet Brandy Parfums Jean Patou
1935
Vin de Toilette Parfums Jean Patou
1935
Joy Parfums Jean Patou
1935
 A parfum of great distinction having an unusual luxurious scent and held the distinction of being the most costly perfume on the market; it takes about 10600 jasmine flowers and 600 rose flowers to produce 1oz of perfume. Originally formulated in 1932 by Henri Alméras, a classical floral-bouquet styled parfum with top notes of rose, ylang-ylang and tuberose with heart notes of rose and jasmine with base notes of sandalwood, musk and civet, classified B3f. Originally presented in a flacon designed by Louis Sue. Re-presented in a crystal flacon by Cristalleries de Baccarat, Also presented in a standard bottle by Verrières Brosse
Normandie Parfums Jean Patou
1935
 Alternatively 'Le Normandie'. Created by Henri Alméras, a classical soft oriental floral fragrance with top notes of carnation, heart notes of jasmine, rose and opoponax, on base notes of vanilla and benzoin. Named after the launch of the Luxury cruise liner of the same name. Presented in a model of the ship designed by Louis Sue made by Verrières Brosse. Re-launched in 1986
Brandy of Flowers Parfums Jean Patou
1936
Vacances Parfums Jean Patou
1936
 (>Holidays>) A classical green-floral edt. Named to celebrated paid holidays!
Colony Parfums Jean Patou
1938
 A crisp fruity-mossy chypre fragrance
Re-launched in 1984
Presented in a pineapple-shaped flacon by Cristalleries de Baccarat
Eau de Cologne Lavandée Parfums Jean Patou
1945
L'Heure Attendée Parfums Jean Patou
1946
 (The Long-Awaited Hour) Alternative spelling 'L'Heure Attendue'. In celebration of the end of World War 11. Re-launched in 1984 a woody oriental floral fragrance.
Companion Parfums Jean Patou
1950
Snob Parfums Jean Patou
1950
       
       
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