Flacon Chant D'Aromes c1962

The Flacon Chant d’Arômes, introduced in 1962, is a beautifully sculpted bottle created exclusively to hold the extrait of Chant d’Arômes. Produced by the renowned glassmaker Pochet et du Courval, this bottle is known as the “Grenadier” model, distinguished by its urn-like form resting upon a pedestal. The design incorporates a ruffled neck, adding a delicate sense of movement and elegance, and is further enhanced by an olive-green velvet ribbon tied around the neck, providing a tactile and visual contrast to the colorless pressed glass. One side of the bottle bears the fragrance name, elegantly titled, while the cylindrical stopper crowns the design with understated sophistication.

Over the years, production expanded to include Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres, demonstrating Guerlain’s dedication to precision and craftsmanship. Pochet et du Courval created six original molds for the bottle, while Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres produced a single mold, maintaining fidelity to the original design. The combination of these glassmakers ensured that the urn-shaped Flacon Chant d’Arômes retained its distinctive proportions, fine detailing, and high-quality finish across different production runs.

This bottle exemplifies Guerlain’s approach to perfume presentation during the early 1960s: sculptural and refined, yet functional and immediately recognizable. The urn silhouette, ruffled neck, and velvet detailing together evoke both classical elegance and mid-century refinement, creating a vessel that elevates the perfume it contains into an objet d’art. The Flacon Chant d’Arômes remains a celebrated example of Guerlain’s commitment to marrying artistry, luxury, and the unique identity of each fragrance.

The Flacon Chant d’Arômes bottles, like many of Guerlain’s extraits of this era, were all fitted with “plastemeri” stoppers—a practical yet ingenious design feature. These consist of small plastic cups that fit snugly over the ground glass stopper plugs. The plastemeri serve multiple purposes: they prevent the stoppers from becoming “frozen” or stuck over time, a common issue with glass-on-glass closures, and they also provide a more secure, stable fit, ensuring the stopper remains properly seated. This subtle innovation reflects Guerlain’s attention to both functionality and longevity, combining elegance with a practical solution that preserves the integrity of the bottle and protects the precious fragrance inside.

Sizes:

Pochet et du Courval:

• Mould # 19111 = 58cc/58ml/1.96 oz - 15cm/5.91" (May 1962-Feb 1985)
• Mould #19135 = 30cc/30ml/1 oz - 12,5cm/4.92" (1962, changed in 1979, used until 1988)
• Mould #19146 = 120cc/120ml/4.06 oz - 19cm/7.48" (1962, changed in 1980, used until 1983)
• Mould #19223 = 15cc/15ml/0.5 oz - 10,3cm/4.06" (1963-1980). 15ml/0.5 oz updated edition in 1995 
• Mould # unknown = Factice bottle - 47cm/18.5", ground glass stopper, only a few were made, Smooth base engraved "Guerlain Made in France" or "Guerlain Paris Made in France."

Saint Gobain Desjonqueres:

• Mould #4491 (plan #22166) = 30cc/30ml/1 oz - 12,5cm/4.92" (Sept 1976)

 

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