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The Shards S01E09 (Stairway to Heaven)

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We return to Bret’s bathroom. Most of the products in it were spotted in the first two episodes.

The spray can with yellow and orange disc on the front is Dial long-lasting deodorant.

At this point it’s clear Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir is his signature scent. Unfortunately this fragrance hasn’t been given any space in the narration. It’s a choice that makes sense, though: Bret is an internal narrator, but he’s not particularly reliable, and he tends to hold back specific personal details, especially those regarding his parents. He observes and notices everything about the people around him, but he is rarely the object of someone’s observation, besides Robert’s.

The half-hidden spray can with yellow cap is Gillette The Dry Look hairspray.

The half-visible jar on the right is Noxzema medicated skin cream.

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The Shards S01E09 (Stairway to Heaven)

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Debbie (Hayes Warner) is getting the most out of the blackmailing scheme she’s forced her father to accept. Her requests include a pool boy who applies tanning oil on her. Her product of choice is very specific – Bain de Soleil, a brand originally created in the 1920s in France [1]. It became popular in the U.S.A. for its low-SPF products.

The imagery of Bain de Soleil is so in line with the luxury and the hedonism which characterise the whole TV show, so one tends to think the mention of the brand is followed by an appearance of the actual product, right?

What did we get instead? A generic plastic bottle! I think I need a word with the prop masters of the show…

[1] Here you can read an extensive history of the brand.

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The Shards S01E05 (Murder on the Dancefloor)

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There are some interesting beauty products on the dressing table of Tony Cruz, the host of Dance Off!,a dancing competition for teenagers televised nationwide.

On the far left side there’s a bottle of English Leather moisturizing after shave. I couldn’t find the exact bottle, but the one above is pretty similar.

There’s also a plastic bottle of Vitalis hair tonic.

The beautiful bottle with brown stopper sitting at the centre of the table is a bit of a mystery. It houses a fragrance by Prince Matchabelli, although being more precise is impossible: the same bottle was used to contain at least three different fragrances. The one above is Cachet, a chypre floral fragrance launched in 1970.

Wind Song is a warm spicy fragrance launched in 1953.

Last but not least, Aviance, a green floral fragrance launched in 1975.

The atomiser with black and white paisley pattern is Avon Patterns, a fragrance launched in 1969.

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The Shards S01E01 (Pilot)

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Katherine (Molly Payton) is home alone. She hears strange noises and sounds outside of her house, but inside it’s not safe either. Seeing the content of her bathroom cabinet rearranged (all the products are upside down or lying sideways) gives us a taste of what’s coming for her and for Los Angeles.

Let’s see what the Trawler (this is the name of the serial killer envisioned by Bret Easton Ellis, author of the 2023 novel the TV show has been adapted from) has taken the time to mess with.

On the top shelf there’s a jar of Noxzema skin cream, which we will see in Bret’s bathroom later in the episode.

On the second shelf there’s a cardboard box containing Secret cream deodorant.

On the same shelf there’s a can of Barbasol shaving cream. The picture above comes from a 1980s commercial and shows exactly the can seen in the TV show.

On the third shelf the fragrance game finally starts.

The first bottle on the left is Ralph Lauren Safari For Men, a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 1992. Yes, let’s that sink in: 1992. The TV show is set in 1981, so this prop choice is historically inaccurate. Has it ever been a problem in the glossy fictional worlds created by Ryan Murphy? Absolutely not, so let’s just move on.

The green and white striped box hides a gem from the 1940s — Carven Ma Griffe, a chypre floral fragrance created by Jean Carles and launched in 1946. This is an unusual choice, but I’ll take it, because at least it’s historically accurate.

In the 1980s owning an Avon novelty bottle was an unwritten rule: it simply happened, whether one liked it or not. In this case, the white ceramic container is armoire-shaped and contains a perfumed bath oil.

The bottom shelf gives us other two perfumed products.

The tin bottle is a talcum powder shaker: it contains Avon Topaze.

There’s also a beautiful bottle of Nina Ricci L’air du temps eau de toilette. This floral fragrance, launched in 1948, was created by Francis Fabron.

The very last product is a spray can of Rayette Aquanet unscented hairspray.

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The Shards S01E01 (Pilot)

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In the first episode we get a close look at Brett’s bathroom, and see some interesting products in it.

The spray can with yellow cap is Gillette The Dry Look hairspray.

The horse head bottle is obviously an Avon design — Pony Post. Traditionally, Avon’s quirky bottles housed several fragrances, so it’s impossible to tell what this one contained.

When the camera follows the protagonist (Igby Rigney) into his bedroom, we can also see a jar of Noxzema skin cream.

Half-hidden behind a perfumed talc shaker, there’s the unmistakable matte black bottle of a 1980s classic — Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. It’s an aromatic fougère fragrance created by Pierre Wargnye and launched in 1982.

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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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The White Lotus S03E04 (Hide or Seek)

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There are some interesting beauty items in Timothy and Victoria’s bathroom.

First, a Mason Pearson bristle and nylon hairbrush.

Second, a bottle of L’Occitane Immortelle Reset overnight oil-in-serum.

Third, a bottle of L’Occitane Aromachologie intensive repair enriched infused oil.

Although it’s not a beauty item, I’m in love with the vintage Louis Vuitton Astor Place shoulder bag in yellow Monogram Vernis. Victoria keeps her medicines in it.

Thanks to Ale for the L’Occitane Aromachologie id.

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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.