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Please understand that this website is not affiliated with the Prince Matchabelli Company any way, it is only a reference page for collectors and those who have enjoyed the classic fragrances of days gone by.
The main objective of this website is to chronicle the history of the Prince Matchabelli fragrances and showcase the bottles and advertising used throughout the years.
However, one of the other goals of this website is to show the present owners of the Prince Matchabelli perfume company how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back these fragrances!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the fragrance, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories, what it reminded you of, maybe a relative wore it, or you remembered seeing the bottle on their vanity table), who knows, perhaps someone from the current Prince Matchabelli brand might see it.
Also, this website is a labor of love, it is a work in progress and is always being updated with new information as I can find it, so check back often!
The main objective of this website is to chronicle the history of the Prince Matchabelli fragrances and showcase the bottles and advertising used throughout the years.
However, one of the other goals of this website is to show the present owners of the Prince Matchabelli perfume company how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back these fragrances!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the fragrance, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories, what it reminded you of, maybe a relative wore it, or you remembered seeing the bottle on their vanity table), who knows, perhaps someone from the current Prince Matchabelli brand might see it.
Also, this website is a labor of love, it is a work in progress and is always being updated with new information as I can find it, so check back often!
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Georgian Carnation c1934
Georgian Carnation: launched in 1934. The scent was available in parfum, toilet water, cologne and sachet pillows.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Prince Matchabelli Makes a Film c1930
Here are some images taken from a "commercial" to be played during movie intermissions or publicity photos for Prince Matchabelli in 1930. These are various scenes of Matchabelli recommending perfumes to two women (multiple takes).
I am going to assume that these are studio shots with the shelving and table set up to simulate his shop, complete with his perfume bottles and individual essence bottles used in making the personalized perfumes in the background.
I am going to assume that these are studio shots with the shelving and table set up to simulate his shop, complete with his perfume bottles and individual essence bottles used in making the personalized perfumes in the background.
here is a take of a woman sampling the perfumes:
Here Matchabelli speaks on men wearing perfume.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Added Attraction by Prince Matchabelli c1956
Added Attraction by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1956.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Wind Song Breezy by Prince Matchabelli c1976
Wind Song Breezy by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1976.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Cachet by Prince Matchabelli c1970
Cachet by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1970.
In a 1970s introductory ad, Prince Matchabelli claimed that the "Fragrance is as individual as you are. Fascinating Cachet reacts to your body chemistry to make this delightful." Another ad read "Besides being fresh and fascinating, Cachet is designed to pick up and play up every girl's own very special chemistry."
In a 1970s introductory ad, Prince Matchabelli claimed that the "Fragrance is as individual as you are. Fascinating Cachet reacts to your body chemistry to make this delightful." Another ad read "Besides being fresh and fascinating, Cachet is designed to pick up and play up every girl's own very special chemistry."
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli c1962
Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1962.
Its fragrance was available in Cologne, Spray Mist, Creme Perfume and Dusting Powder.
Its fragrance was available in Cologne, Spray Mist, Creme Perfume and Dusting Powder.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Princesse du Nord by Prince Matchabelli c1935
Princesse du Nord by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1935. It was also known by the name "Katherine the Great" and when coupled with Princesse du Nord, it meant the perfume was named after the famous Russian, Katherine the Great.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Sparkling Burgundy Bubble Bath by Prince Matchabelli c1940
Sparkling Burgundy Bubble Bath by Prince Matchabelli launched in 1940.
This bubble bath was probably inspired by Caron's Bain de Champagne, an effervescent bath additive. Sparkling Burgundy was based on the Burgundy wine. It was scented with the Prince Matchabelli fragrance Pot Pourri.
This bubble bath was probably inspired by Caron's Bain de Champagne, an effervescent bath additive. Sparkling Burgundy was based on the Burgundy wine. It was scented with the Prince Matchabelli fragrance Pot Pourri.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Cherokee Skincare and Toiletries
In 1936, Prince Matchabelli filed for a trademark to use the name Cherokee for a skin care and toiletry line. Ultimately it was used for a shade of face powder.
Consumer Reports: Buying guide issue - Volume 14, 1949:
The name was reserved for use for the following types of products:
Skin Care:
Cosmetics:
Other Toiletries:
Consumer Reports: Buying guide issue - Volume 14, 1949:
The name was reserved for use for the following types of products:
Skin Care:
- Astringents
- Astringent Cerates
- Bleach Creams
- Beauty Creams
- Cold Creams
- Cleansing Creams
- Obesity Creams
- Refreshing Creams
- Vanishing Creams
- Skin Lotions
- Obesity Astringents
- Face Bleaches
- Face Packs
- Eyedrops
- Skin Whitening in Liquid, Cream or Solid Form
Cosmetics:
- Eyebrow Grower
- Eyelash Grower
- Dry Rouge
- Liquid Rouge
- Face Powders
- Chemical Preparations for the Darkening of Eyelashes and Eyebrows
Other Toiletries:
- Body Lotions
- Talcum Powders
- Dusting Powders
- Hair Pomades
- Body Powders
- After Shave Lotions
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Prince Matchabelli Perfume Crownette Purse Bottle c1949
Cute little Crownette, a 1/8 oz purse bottle made for Prince Matchabelli's perfumes Stradivari and Crown Jewel. It stands just 1 1/2 inches tall.
Glass Packer, 1949:
Glass Packer, 1949:
"PURSE VIAL, called "Perfume Crownette," is a gilded miniature replica of Prince Matchabelli's familiar crown bottle. It holds a full dram of Stradivari or Crown Jewel perfume. Bottle, made by Swindell Brothers, is fired with 21 carat gold by Graphite Corp, Chase Brass makes the ball cap. Mounting, including lucite box, is by Warner Brothers. Design was made by Miss EM Seifer, package development manager for Prince Matchabelli, Inc."
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