Flacon de Voyage (Travel Bottle) c1955-2002

The Flacon de Voyage (Travel Bottle), produced between 1955 and 2002, was originally introduced to house Eau de Cologne Ode. Its functional yet elegant design quickly proved versatile, and by the late 1950s it had been adopted as the standard presentation for Guerlain’s perfumed eaux de cologne in 100cc and 200cc formats. In 1959, the 200cc size became the definitive standard, solidifying the flacon’s role as a practical and recognizable part of Guerlain’s product line, holding eaux de cologne, eaux de toilette, eaux lustrale and lotion vegetales.

The bottle’s clean lines and durable construction were well-suited for frequent handling, making it ideal for travel, as its name suggests. Produced by Pochet et du Courval, five separate moulds were created over its production span, ensuring consistency across large-scale manufacture. Later, Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres took over, producing a single mould that continued the bottle’s legacy.

Packaging for the Flacon de Voyage evolved alongside Guerlain’s broader branding strategies. The earliest versions were presented in blue boxes accented with bands, a design that emphasized freshness and utility. Over time, this was replaced with a more streamlined white box, reflecting mid-century and later minimalist aesthetics while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Serving Guerlain for nearly half a century, the Flacon de Voyage represents both continuity and adaptability within the house’s history. It bridges the gap between practicality and luxury, offering consumers a reliable presentation for Guerlain’s eaux de cologne while embodying the timeless elegance associated with the brand.

Sizes:

Pochet et du Courval:

• Mould #19024 = 50cc/50ml/1.7 oz - (1962)
• Mould #18149 = 100cc/100ml/3.4 oz - (1955)
• Mould #18150 = 200cc/200ml/6.7 oz - 12,8cm (1955)
• Mould #19469 = 500cc/500ml/16.9 oz - (1965)
• Mould #19746 = 1 liter/1000ml - (1967)

Bottles had either smooth or ridged gold screw tops with white ring, later with black ring.

Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres:

• Mould #4970 (plan #36088) = 100ml (1981-1996) base engraved: "Guerlain Paris SGD  Bottle Made in France."

Eau de Colognes:

• Atuana
• Cachet Jaune
• Chamade (in 1969)
• Chant d'Aromes (in 1962)
• Chypre 53
• Fleur de Feu
• Jicky
• L'Heure Bleue
• Liu
• Mitsouko
• Ode
• Shalimar
• Sous le Vent
• Vetiver (in 1959)
• Vol de Nuit

Eau de Toilettes:

• Eau de Cologne Imperiale
• Eau de Fleurs de Cedrat
• Eau de Lavande 
• Eau de Verveine

Lotion Vegetales:

• Jasmin
• Jicky
• L'Heure Bleue
• Mitsouko
• Mouchoir de Monsieur
• Shalimar

After Shave:

• Vetiver (in 1959)
• Habit Rouge (in 1965)