Category Archives: perfumes in tv shows

Stranger Things S02E08 (The Mind Flayer)

strangerthings_s02e08_bornunicorn-1.pngBilly Hargrove (Dacre Montgomery) is the bad boy par excellence in this season. He hates everybody, is rude to everybody but loves himself. A lot. The glimpse we get of his dressing table reveals interesting products he uses as part of his beauty routine.

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He uses the same AquaNet hairspray Kali and Dottie use on Eleven in S02E07.

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He also has a bottle of Breckset setting lotion.

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The third hair product he has in his bedroom is Alberto styling mousse.

The fragrance he uses is Paco Rabanne Pour Homme after shave, created by Jean Martel and launched in 1973.

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On his dresser there’s also a bottle of Aramis by Estee Lauder, a perfume created by Bernard Chant and launched in 1966. The choice is historically accurate but I feel Aramis is a bit too conservative for a rebel like Billy.

Thanks to Ladiesofthepast for the Paco Rabanne id.

Stranger Things S02E01 (MADMAX)

avonthimblebottle_bornunicornThere’s an Avon cologne in the bathroom at Barb’s house. It’s unclear what cologne it is, since Avon used the same bottle (the thimble one, in this case) for different scents. Elusive, Bird of Paradise and Charisma colognes were all sold in this golden stopper bottle.

Thanks to my friend Jennifer for the id.

Tales of the Unexpected S05E01 (Blue Marigold)

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talesoftheunexpected_guerlainchamade_bornunicornMyra (Toyah Willcox) is the celebrated face of the Blue Marigold advertising campaign, but she descends into self-destruction when she is told she is unsuitable for the perfume commercials because of her voice. The bottle used for the fictitious perfume is not fictitious at all: it’s Guerlain Chamade!

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guerlain_chamade_bornunicornThe balsamic floral perfume was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain in 1969 and was inspired by the novel La chamade by Françoise Sagan. The beautiful leaf-shaped bottle was created by Pochet et du Courval and exclusively used for this fragrance.

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Big Little Lies S01E07 (You Get What You Need)

Renata (Laura Dern) has a stunning display of Lalique perfume bottles in her bathroom. From the top to the bottom shelf, from left to right:

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laliquecascade_bornunicorn2010 limited editionCascade bottle

laliquejouretnuit_bornunicorn1999 limited editionJour et Nuit bottle

laliquelenu_bornunicorn1996 limited editionLe Nu bottle

laliquepapillon_bornunicorn2003 limited edition: Papillon bottle

laliquelesmuses_bornunicorn1994 limited edition: Les Muses bottle

laliquelibellule_bornunicorn2013 limited editionLibellule bottle

laliqueanemone_bornunicorn2016 limited editionAnémone bottle

laliquelesfees_bornunicorn2006 limited edition: Les Fées bottle

laliquecommedia_bornunicorn2007 limited editionCommedia bottle

laliqueperfumedelalique_bornunicorn2012 limited editionSillage bottle

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laliquesheherezade_bornunicorn2008 limited edition: Sheherazade bottle

laliquesylphide_bornunicorn2000 limited editionSylphide bottle

laliquedeuxpaons_bornunicorn2014 limited editionDeux Paons bottle

laliqueamour_bornunicorn1997 limited edition: Amour bottle

Claws S01E01 (Tirana)

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A bottle of Salvador Dalì parfum de toilette can be seen on Desna’s dresser. Now this is an unusual choice: this perfume, created in 1985 by Alberto Morillas, is a classic 1980s scent, not the first perfume that comes to my mind when I think of a flamboyant character like Desna. According to Fragrantica, it’s “very intensive and unusual thanks to the spicy-grassy top notes contrasting with the opulent floral perfume heart:” it sounds alluring, right?

The bottle, reproducing a woman’s mouth and nose (the cap), was designed by the Spanish artist.

vaselinecocoaradiant_bornunicornOn her dresser there’s also a bottle of Vaseline Cocoa Radiant body lotion.

Thanks to Jennifer for the lotion id.

Glow S01E08 (Maybe It’s All the Disco)

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avon_sweethonestyyorkshire_bornunicornThere’s a yorkshire-shaped bottle in Sheila and Ruth’s motel bathroom: it’s Avon Princess of Yorkshire Sweet Honesty cologne, a floral fragrance launched in 1973. We know Sheila uses Cartier Pasha de Cartier, so this one must Ruth’s.

noxzemavintagead_bornunicornThere’s also a jar of Noxzema skin cream.

Glow S01E04 (The Dusty Spur)

glow_s01e04_bornunicorn (2)One of the most interesting characters of this TV show is Sheila. Her gimmick is “the She-Wolf”, but after getting a glimpse of her backstory, we know it’s not really a gimmick: her feral appearance mirrors the way she feels inside. This episode opens with Sheila putting her She-Wolf persona on. There are several interesting products on her dressing table, starting with her perfume.

cartier_pasha_de_cartier_edition_prestige_acier_bornunicorn.jpgThe silver bottle on the left is Cartier Pasha de Cartier (the Prestige Acier edition). I’m a bit disappointed by this choice: I appreciate it, because the bottle is spectacular, and because this aromatic woody fragrance by Jacques Cavallier seems just right for Sheila, but it’s historically inaccurate. As a matter of fact, Pasha was launched in 1992, one decade after the events told in the show.

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lancomevintagecompact_bornunicorn.jpgThe glossy black compact with a gold rose is a Lancôme product – face powder, foundation or an eyeshadow palette.

glow_s01e04_bornunicorn (3)Last but not least, there’s a pump bottle of Dep hair gel. This product is still on the market.