Lyre Bath Oil Flacons c1952

Guerlain’s Lyre Bath Oil Flacons, introduced in 1952, carried forward the graceful lyre-shaped design that had already become iconic through the brand’s talcum bottles. These elegant glass flacons, produced in a single size of 15ml, were created specifically to hold Guerlain’s luxurious bath oils, offering clients a way to extend their perfume ritual into bathing. The bath oils were available in six of the house’s most celebrated fragrances: Shalimar, Mitsouko, Liu, Fleur de Feu, L’Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. The small yet refined flacon echoed the same lyre silhouette associated with classical beauty and harmony, reinforcing Guerlain’s dedication to marrying artistry with function. Though modest in size, the bottles possessed a delicate presence, their lyrical form making them stand out on the vanity. These bath oils remained part of Guerlain’s offerings well into the early 1980s, a testament to both their popularity and the enduring appeal of the lyre bottle design.