The name Flacon Stiligoutte de Voyage can be translated as “travel dropper bottle.” The word stiligoutte comes from the French stylo (pen) and goutte (drop), a term historically used to describe dropper-style dispensers designed to deliver a liquid in controlled drops rather than a free pour. In Guerlain’s context, this meant a practical, hygienic design for dispensing its medicinal preparation, Élixir de Guerlain, without waste. The addition of de Voyage emphasizes its intended portability, making it a convenient bottle for travel use.
Created by Pochet et du Courval in 1934, the bottle was specifically designed for Élixir de Guerlain, the house’s antiseptic dentifrice. Only a single mould was produced—Mould #15035—with a capacity of 166cc. The shape was utilitarian but carefully considered, balancing Guerlain’s tradition of refinement with the practical needs of a medicinal product. In the 1970s, this mould was slightly modified, reducing the bottle’s capacity to 150cc while maintaining its essential design.
This flacon remained in production for nearly five decades, reflecting the enduring popularity of Élixir de Guerlain as a staple of the brand’s apothecary line. Though less ornate than Guerlain’s perfume bottles, the Stiligoutte de Voyage exemplifies the house’s commitment to thoughtful design even for its functional health-care products. Its long production life, from c.1934 until October 1983, also underscores the historical importance of Guerlain’s dental hygiene offerings, which once stood alongside its legendary perfumes as a key part of its catalog.
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