Guerlain’s Natural Spray Colognes, produced between 1966 and 1977, were designed to hold the eaux de cologne concentrations of the house’s most iconic perfumes, including Shalimar, L’Heure Bleue, Jicky, Mitsouko, Vol de Nuit, Chamade, Liu, and Chant d’Arômes. This format was introduced as a refinement over aerosol sprays, which had begun to lose favor due to the chemical propellants that often altered or dulled the natural balance of the fragrance. By contrast, the natural spray mechanism preserved the true character of Guerlain’s creations while offering modern convenience.
The bottles themselves were most likely manufactured by SGD (Société Générale des Verreries) or Pochet et du Courval, both longtime partners of Guerlain. Their design featured vertical ribbing along the body, a stylistic nod to the earlier parapluie bottles, though with a more contemporary, streamlined interpretation.
The identification of the perfume was handled with the same understated sophistication. A black band encircling the upper body of the bottle displayed the perfume’s name in gold lettering, while an additional label was placed on the underside to confirm the fragrance and concentration. These details reinforced consistency across the line, allowing collectors and consumers to easily distinguish between Guerlain’s classics in this format.
For presentation, the Natural Spray Colognes were housed in the same black-and-white patterned boxes as the disk bottles, a packaging choice that emphasized harmony within Guerlain’s product line of the era. The overall effect was both modern and timeless, balancing the house’s reputation for luxury with the practicality and innovation of spray technology.
Updated Bottles:
In 1971, the bottle shapes remained the same but their spray mechanisms were changed. At the top, each bottle was fitted with a black spray mechanism that was hidden beneath a gold-tone cap. The flat top of the cap was finished with a black plastic disk bearing a raised “G” for Guerlain, a discreet but elegant branding element.
Scents:
- Chamade
- Chant d’Arômes
- Jicky
- L’Heure Bleue
- Liu
- Mitsouko
- Shalimar
- Vol de Nuit
