Capillaque was the name given to Guerlain’s luxurious line of scented hair sprays and brilliantine sprays, created to extend the experience of the house’s most beloved perfumes beyond the skin and into the hair — a feature that enhanced both fragrance longevity and the aura of sophistication surrounding its wearer. These perfumed sprays were offered in versions matching Guerlain’s most iconic scents, including Shalimar, Vol de Nuit, Mitsouko, L’Heure Bleue, Chant d’Arômes, and Habit Rouge. Each variation allowed devotees to layer their fragrance in a manner both subtle and enveloping, a hallmark of mid-century grooming elegance.
The name “Capillaque” derives from the French word capillaire, meaning “relating to the hair,” and reflects the refined sense of grooming that Guerlain sought to cultivate in the 1960s. A trademark for Capillaque was filed in 1961, marking its formal debut, and though the registration remained active until 1988, production appears to have ceased around 1971, likely as changing beauty routines and new aerosol formulations reshaped the cosmetics industry.
Packaged in stylish containers that harmonized with Guerlain’s perfume line, Capillaque offered the refinement of scented hair care at a time when perfumed grooming products were symbols of luxury and personal polish. The sprays imparted a soft sheen while delicately perfuming the hair with the familiar signatures of Guerlain’s masterpieces — from the smoky vanilla of Shalimar to the powdery florals of L’Heure Bleue. In this way, Capillaque bridged the realms of beauty and perfumery, transforming fragrance from a finishing touch into an immersive, head-to-toe ritual of scent.
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