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All-American Girl S01E07 (Mommie Nearest)

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In this episode Katherine (Jodi Long) gets temporarily hired as a sales assistant at the cosmetics counter at Drummonds, which happens to be the same shop where her daughter Margaret (Margaret Cho) works. Katherine and her husband Benny run a bookshop together, but the cosmetics counter is a whole new experience for her.

The episode aired on October 26th, 1994, and it feels like a time capsule: the bottles sitting on the counter truly give a precise idea of the fragrance trends in that part of the decade.

We can’t really tie Nina Ricci L’air du temps to a specific time, because it’s a timeless fragrance, but it’s still nice to see the beautiful dove-topped bottle here. This floral spicy fragrance, created by Francis Fabron, was launched in 1948.

Another Ricci fragrance – Nina – makes its appearance here. This powdery aromatic creation by Christian Vacchiano was launched in 1987.

A sign of the times was definitely the heart-shaped bottles of Escada Margaretha Ley, a white floral fragrance created by Michel Almairac and launched in 1990.

Another sign of the times are the several Bijan bottles seen on and below the counter. Different fragrances and formulations, one brand: founded in 1976 by the Persian designer Bijan Pakzad and by his business partner Dar Mahboubi, Bijan is a men’s fashion house that first established a boutique in Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and later in New York. International politicians and celebrities wore Bijan clothes, but the brand successfully branched out by producing fragrances, too.

The trademark ring-shaped bottle we can see on the counter is Bijan Women eau de parfum, a white floral fragrance by Peter Bohm launched in 1986.

Below the counter we can see two versions of Bijan Men eau de toilette, an aromatic fragrance by Claudette Belnavis launched in 1987. Both of them have a spiral fluted stopper, but one is made of There’s the clear glass version and the one made of frosted glass.

The small bottle sitting among the bottles of Bijan Men is the pure perfume/extrait of Bijan Women.

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Sirens E05 (Siren Song)

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Devon (Meghann Fahy) and her father Bruce (Billy Camp) are getting ready to attend Kiki’s gala. In the room where a tailor is fitting Bruce’s suit there are the same bottles seen on Devon’s vanity.

The blush pink bottle sitting on the table on the left is Givenchy Irresistible, a musky rose fragrance by Fanny Bal, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo, launched in 2020.

On the table on the right there’s L’Interdit eau de parfum, a white floral creation by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Fanny Bal, launched in 2018.

Right in front of it there’s Givenchy L’Interdit eau de parfum rouge, launched in 2021.

Last, a Caron fragrance in the trademark ring round bottle. The front label cannot be read, though, so we don’t know what fragrance it contains.

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Sirens E02 (Talons)

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When Devon (Meghann Fahy) realises that surrendering to Kiki’s influence is the best she can do to help her own sister Simone (Kiki’s personal assistant), she’s up for a wild ride. The over-controlling billionaire decides what clothes and accessories Devon will wear while staying at the Cliff House, and packs a dressing table with fragrances, cosmetics and skincare, too. Nothing is actually in tune with Devon’s style and personality, but that is not the point: once one enters Kiki’s orbit, they have to passively accept her choices and decisions.

From left to right, here’s what I can see on the table.

The blush pink bottle is Givenchy Irresistible, a musky rose fragrance by Fanny Bal, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo, launched in 2020.

Next, there’s a Caron fragrance in the trademark ring round bottle. The front label cannot be read, though, so we don’t know what fragrance it contains.

It’s unclear whether Givenchy is Kiki’s brand of choice for fragrances, but she surely loves it for her guests. Half hidden among several bottles there’s L’Interdit eau de parfum [1], a white floral creation by Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Fanny Bal, launched in 2018.

There’s also the Rouge version of the aforementioned eau de parfum. This was launched in 2021.

On the right side of the table there are several skincare products. Among them, the eye and expression cream Genaissance de la Mer™ (in the jar) and a bottle of La Mer The Essential Tonic.

Even though the screencap above is blurry, it clearly shows the presence of three Givenchy jars containing loose powder.

The small one on the left is Blush Prisme Libre in Mousseline Lilas.

Just below there’s a jar of Prisme Libre loose powder in Mousseline Acidulée.

On the far right side of the table there’s another jar of Prisme Libre loose powder in Organza Ambré.

[1] The original L’Interdit is a floral aldehyde fragrance by Francis Fabron launched in 1957. It was created in 1956 for Audrey Hepburn, who initially opposed Hubert de Givenchy’s decision to market it; when she finally lifted her ban, the designer named it after her forbidding. As a matter of fact, the French word “interdit” means “forbidden” in English.

The claim in the 1957 advert perfectly sums up its origin.

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Black Doves S01E04 (Go Bang Time)

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There are some interesting products on Helen’s dressing table.

The dark blue bottle with gold detail is Dior Addict, a white floral fragrance created by Thierry Wasser and Christian Dussoulier, and launched in 2002, at the peak of John Galliano’s residency at Dior.

Next to it there’s a bottle of Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis enrich essence.

Last, we can see a bottle of Findley Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid eye serum.

Thanks to Sylvinka for submitting this post, and to Femto Fitz for the Findley id.

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La nuit où Laurier Gaudreault s’est réveillé E02 (La nuit où Mireille était reparue)

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Whenever I watch a Xavier Dolan film, there’s one thing I am always certain of: I will spot a fragrance in it. Even if this is technically a TV show, the rule still applies  because there’s a scene, set in Madeleine’s bedroom, where two fragrances make their appearance.

One is a Nina Ricci atomiser, used in the past to house several fragrances. There’s no way to know which one it contains, but it’s probably L’air du temps, previously mentioned in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.

The jar topped with a dove is Avon Flight to Beauty moisturising cream.

Julien (Patrick Hivon) takes another bottle and smells it.

It’s Christian Dior Miss Dior eau de toilette. The bottle that houses this fragrance today is very similar to the original, but I want to believe Madeleine used the vintage version.

Thanks to Zah in the comments for the Avon id.

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Mina Settembre S02E12 (Andare a vedere)

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Titti (Valentina D’Agostino) is getting married. Her bachelorette party is a quiet night in with her best friends Mina (Serena Rossi) and Irene (Christiane Filangieri).

On a glass shelf in her old-fashioned bathroom there are two fragrances by Etro.

From the front label it’s possible to tell one of them is Etra, a warm spicy fragrance launched in 1999. The other one is impossible to identify because the label cannot be read.

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The Undoing E06 (The Bloody Truth)

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Henry (Noah Jupe) is brushing his teeth. Some toiletries and fragrances can be seen in the elegant marble bathroom where he’s standing.

By the washbasin there’s a bottle by Officina profumo-farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. It contains a toner but it’s impossible to be more precise because the front label is unreadable.

The pale pink and white bottle is Gucci Bloom eau de parfum, a white floral fragrance by Alberto Morillas launched in 2017.

Moving to the bath tub area opposite the boy, we can see several bottles on a round table. On the left side of the table there’s a bottle of Giorgio Armani Sì, a chypre fragrance by Christine Nagel launched in 2013.

There’s also Chanel N°5, originally created by Ernest Beaux and launched in 1921.

Last, there’s a bottle of Jean-Paul Gaultier Classique eau de parfum. This floral fragrance, heavy on vanilla, is one of the masterpieces by Jacques Cavallier, launched in 1992.

Thanks to Victoria for submitting this post.

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The Undoing E01 (The Undoing)

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There are several fragrance bottles on a dresser in Grace’s bedroom.

Starting from the left: the bottle with pink stopper is Prada Infusion de Rose, launched in 2017.

Right behind it there’s Tiffany & Co. Tiffany, a floral fragrance created by Daniela Andrier and launched in 2017.

Next, the flacon chauve souris of Guerlain Shalimar, originally created by Jacques Guerlain and launched in 1925.

There’s also Hermès Twilly d’Hermès, a white floral fragrance by Christine Nagel launched in 2017.

The short bottle with red stopper in the back is Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge, a musky fragrance created by Nadege le Garlantezec and Sonia Constant and launched in 2018.

Last, the dark tall bottle in the back is Y by Yves Saint Laurent, an aromatic fougère fragrance by Dominique Ropion launched in 2018.

Thanks to Victoria for submitting this post.

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Mad Men S07E01 (Time Zones)

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There are several bottles on a table in Megan and Don’s bedroom. Even though there are no bright lights in this scene and no close-ups on the table, a couple of products can be identified.

Hard to miss the beautiful flacon montre by Guerlain with the orange red disk, which means it contains Shalimar eau de cologne.

Moving to the left, we can see a cylindrical container printed with a tiger pattern: it’s Fabergé Tigress bath powder.

Thanks to Jane Daly for submitting this post.