Treasure Trove
Treasure Trove
 

Welcome to our “Treasure Trove” of rare and unusual items. We have dug deep to unearth these gems of perfumery and we are pleased to offer them to you to add a splash of joy to your day. Here you will find wonderful warm florals, rich orientals, sparkling chypres or occasionally a refreshing green or citrus. So happy hunting and wishing you much magic.

To pay for a “Treasure Trove” item go to our home page, click the button that says “confirm your order and pay online”. Enter the “Order Reference Number” of the perfume you wish to buy and submit payment info. If you would prefer not to pay “online” print the form and send the completed form to the address printed on our ‘Terms & Conditions’ page. We also accept cheques/bank drafts drawn in £ Sterling.

Do remember all our prices include gift wrap and postage to a UK mainland address and there is no sourcing fee to pay for a treasure trove item.!!!


























 

1.Sublime - Jean Patou

A superb fragrance from Jean Patou. Sublime is one of our all time top 10!!! The masterpiece of Jean Kerleo one of Patou’s great Post-War Perfumers. It is variously classified as a ‘Floral Amber’ or ‘Soft Oriental’ Pefume. The combination of Ylang Ylang with Jasmine and Rose a burst of Hesperidian on the top and a fascinating mix of Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver in the base make for a winning combination We love it.

As you perfume lovers may know Jean Patou is now owned by “Proctor & Gamble”. Thankfully the legendary “Joy” “1000” and “Sublime” survived the 21st Century transition but our noses detect that the formulation of Sublime is a little different - still wonderful but different. For your convenience we will indicate whether a particular offering is pre P&G or post P&G.

Amongst our treasures are some wonderful crystal perfume jewels. The gorgeous, rich “Sublime” solid perfume is encased in an octagonal gold box which is crowned with a dazzling ‘step-cut’ Crystal engraved with the “JP” Monogram. Each piece measures approximately 2inches/5cm by 1 ¾ inches/4.5cm, and is hand polished to add that special touch A piece of perfume history from one of the great perfume houses. When the scent is gone the dazzling jewel will transport you to the luxury, glamour and style of Patou’s golden years, a rainbow splashed boldly over the war-torn skies of Europe . In a flash those years were gone and darkness again descended. But remember the promise of the rainbow it ALWAYS re-appears!!!!

Sublime FRAGRANCE:

Sublime
(Pre P&G)

HOUSE: Jean Patou
SIZE:

2.8 grams
0.09 oz

STRENGTH: Solid Perfume
Order Ref No: Sub/1/09
PRICE: £77

Another rare treasure we are delighted to offer is a ‘Limited Edition’ bottle of Sublime Eau de Parfum. The beautiful bud shaped Sublime bottle has been dipped in gold, and enveloped luxuriously in a soft blue velvet pouch. Sealed in a gold box it is a fragrance must have for Sublime lovers and collectors alike.

Sublime FRAGRANCE:

Sublime
(Pre P&G)

HOUSE: Jean Patou
SIZE:

30ml/ 1oz

STRENGTH: Eau de Parfum
Order Ref No: Sub/2/09
PRICE: £97


sublime FRAGRANCE:

Sublime
(Post P&G)

HOUSE: Jean Patou
SIZE:

100ml/ 3.4oz

STRENGTH: Eau de Parfum
Order Ref No: Sub/3/09
PRICE: £81.47


sublime FRAGRANCE:

Sublime
(Post P&G)

HOUSE: Jean Patou
SIZE:

50ml/ 1.7oz

STRENGTH: Eau de Parfum
Order Ref No: Sub/4/09
PRICE: £63

  2.Ma Griffe - Carven
 

Ma Griffe by Carven is one of the great “Post War Classic’s“. A wonderful fresh Chypre. In its distinctive green & white packaging it is as vibrant as a warm spring day. Light and fresh with a burst of Citrus top notes warming down to a floral bouquet of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Jasmine & Iris.The base is warm but not sweet with Oakmoss, sandalwood & Vetiver. Calming the senses on the warmest of days. Launched by Parfums Carven in 1946 it was another winning fragrance from “Jean Carles” one of the great perfumers and the expert ‘nose’ behind many great fragrances of the decade. It is a perfect fragrance for daywear and very Spring like in character.

The fortunes of “Parfums Carven” have waxed and waned over the years and distribution rights for this timeless fragrance bought and sold. All bottles offered by Sublime Sourcery are past vintages. THE CURRENT VERSION (2006) CANNOT BE RECOMMENDED IT BEARS NO RELATION TO THE GREAT ORIGINAL FRAGRANCE. Our recommendation is to scour the world for vintage bottles and treat them like liquid gold.

FRAGRANCE:

Ma Griffe

HOUSE: Carven
SIZE:

7.5ml / 1/4oz

STRENGTH: Parfum/Perfume Spray
Order Ref No: MG/1/09
PRICE: £29.97


ma griffe FRAGRANCE:

Ma Griffe

HOUSE: Carven
SIZE:

240ML/ 8oz

STRENGTH: COLOGNE SPLASH
Order Ref No: MG/2/09
PRICE: £99.97


ma griffe FRAGRANCE:

Ma Griffe

HOUSE: Carven
SIZE:

100ml/3.4oz

STRENGTH: PARFUM DE TOILETTE/SPRAY
Order Ref No: MG/3/09
PRICE: £44.47


ma griffe FRAGRANCE:

Ma Griffe

HOUSE: Carven
SIZE:

30ml/1oz

STRENGTH: PARFUM DE TOILETTE/SPRAY
Order Ref No: MG/4/09
PRICE: £24.47

NB: The well loved and used bottle shown is to illustrate the “vintage” offered. All perfumes are sold “mint in box”.

  3.Ungaro - Emanuel Ungaro
 

This wonderful rich Oriental fragrance was launched in 1990. Created by Chanel’s own in-house master Jacques Polge . This glorious fragrance is encased in a stunning deep blue bottle whose rippling folds evoke images of the flowing Grecian style “off the shoulder” gowns for which Ungaro is famous. Richly crowned by an emerald green glass stopper and decorated with a magenta pink ribbon the bottle itself is a true work of art. A masterpiece by Jacques Helleu. With top notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Orange Blossom and a heart of Rose Essence, Turkish Rose and Florentine Iris, It warms to a smouldering heart of Tonka Bean, Cardamom, Sandalwood, and Amber. This is a top of the range fragrance one to be treasured and treated like Ambrosia of the Gods!!!

ungaro FRAGRANCE:

Ungaro

HOUSE: Emanuel Ungaro
SIZE:

40ml/1.3oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de Parfum (Splash)

Order Ref No: UNG/1/09
PRICE: £57.97

 

ungaro FRAGRANCE:

Ungaro

HOUSE: Emanuel Ungaro
SIZE:

75ml/2.½ oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de Parfum (Splash)

Order Ref No: UNG/2/09
PRICE: £112.50

  4.Andiamo - Borghese
 

Andiamo, literally meaning “Lets Go” this unusual Green Floral fragrance was introduced by the house of Borghese in 1970. Perfect for Summer evenings or sports wear a burst of Jasmine, Citrus & Greens give way to a warm heart of clove, and Cinnamon Base Notes include Oakmoss, Greens and Patchouli. Long discontinued these rare bottles are an excellent edition to any “Borghese” Collecton and all “Green Floral” fragrance lovers.

Andiamo FRAGRANCE:

Andiamo

HOUSE: Borghese
SIZE:

1.85oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de Parfum
(UN-BOXED)

Order Ref No: Borg/1/09
PRICE: £47.97

 

  5.Illegale - By Alyssa Ashley
 

This rich floral scent is bold and uncompromising, packaged in a striking green and silver box with “Illegale” branded in black across the front it challenges from the start. Non-conformist and seductive, The rich and unusual top of pineapple and hyacinth warms to a heart of Ylang, Rose, Lily, Tuberose and Jasmin . The base of Musk, Moss, Amber, Cedar and Santal gives a dramatic, youthful Fruity Floriental feel..

We are delighted to offer you these rare bottles which date from 1989/90 vintage, before Renaissance Cosmetics acquired Alyssa Ashley from the Parfums Parquet Division of Houbigant in 1994. “Illegale” is a fascinating contemporary fragrance a must for perfume collectors, and if you wish to stand out from the crowd wear a rare perfume - one that suits you of course - no-one else will have it, truly exclusive!!!

illegale FRAGRANCE:

Illegale

HOUSE: Alyssa Ashley
SIZE:

50ML/1.7oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de Toillete

Order Ref No: AA/1/09
PRICE: £34.47

illegale FRAGRANCE:

Illegale

HOUSE: Alyssa Ashley
SIZE:

25ml/0.8oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de Toillete

Order Ref No: AA/2/09
PRICE: £24.47


illegale FRAGRANCE:

Illegale

HOUSE: Alyssa Ashley
SIZE:

15ml/½ oz

STRENGTH:

Touch Tip Concentrate

Order Ref No: AA/3/09
PRICE: £29.97

 

 

  6.Musk - By Alyssa Ashley
 

Musk by Alyssa Ashley is quintessentially 60’s, it conjures up images of “Flower Power” and exploration of all things Eastern, Exotic and Oriental. These bottles date from a time when “Musk” was still made by “Houbigant” that legendary name in perfumery. Still produced today, you may like to compare it with its up to date counterpart. Is the recipe the same? let us know. Musk was a favourite perfume of Napoleon’s legendary love Josephine , and some say a powerful aphrodisiac!!! Of course modern musks are synthetic but who can tell the difference. We wonder if Josephine would have approved of this 20th Century creation. Originally launched in 1968 the bottles we are offering for your consideration date from 1989/90 .This is a rich floral aldehyde -

Top Notes of Orange Blossom & Bergamot, a rich middle of Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Clove and Aldehydes and a heart of Musk, Oakmoss Blue Amber and Tonka Bean.. Softly seductive delicious!!!

FRAGRANCE:

Musk

HOUSE: Alyssa Ashley
SIZE:

15ml/½ oz

STRENGTH:

Touch Tip Concentrate

Order Ref No: AA/4/09
PRICE: £29.97

musk FRAGRANCE:

Musk

HOUSE: Alyssa Ashley
SIZE:

100ml/3.4oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de Toilette

Order Ref No: AA/5/09
PRICE: £37.47


musk FRAGRANCE:

Musk

HOUSE: Alyssa Ashley
SIZE:

7.5ml/¼ oz

STRENGTH:

Musk Oil

Order Ref No: AA/6/09
PRICE: £27.47

 

  7.Maja - Myrurgia
 

A quintessentially Spanish fragrance it was the classic creation of Esteve Monegal founder of the famous Spanish fragrance company Myrurgia. Created in 1918 Maja has endured until…. …2002. Myrurgia was acquired by Puig who set about reformulating it in that year. The result in our view - disastrous. It joins the ranks of dozens of sugary sweet non-descript launches - superficial and soulless creations. Monegal would not be amused. These precious bottles are the old formula. We hope this lovely Soft Oriental evokes the heart of Spain for you to. (See our fragrance of the month page for more about this fragrance).

maja FRAGRANCE:

Musk

HOUSE: Myrurgia
SIZE:

3.4oz

STRENGTH:

Eau de toilette
(SPLASH)

Order Ref No: Maja/1/09
PRICE: £49.47

 

  8.Sun Moon & Stars - Karl Lagerfeld
 

For Lagerfeld lovers we are pleased to offer for your consideration these examples of his highly successful fragrance “Sun, Moon & Stars.” Created by Sophia Grosjman and launched in 1994 this fresh Floral Oriental fragrance contains top notes of water lily, pear and freesia, a warm middle of Jasmine, orange blossom and narcissus and warm base notes of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. The rich gold sun-shaped cap crowns a deep blue glass globe which is decorated with carved images of the moon and stars.


FRAGRANCE:

Sun, Moon, & Stars

HOUSE: Lagerfeld
SIZE:

7.5ml/¼ oz

STRENGTH:

Parfum/Perfume

Order Ref No: SMS/1/09
PRICE: £47
 


Wishing you much magic
Sublime Sourcery






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