Elizabeth Arden, Cupid's Breath Essence, Lilac, 2.8 ml. or 3/32 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1936, Paris, France ..

Florence Nightingale Graham lived from December 31, 1878 to October 18, 1966, and she latterly went by her business name Elizabeth Arden. She was a Canadian-born American businesswoman who founded what is now Elizabeth Arden, Inc., and built a cosmetics empire in the United States. By 1929 she owned 150 upscale salons across the United States and Europe. Her 1000 products were found in the luxury market in 22 countries. She was the sole owner, and at the peak of her career, she was one of the wealthiest women in the world.

Florence Nightingale Graham was born in Canada in 1878, but was always known as Elizabeth Arden. She herself created this commercial name by merging the titles of her two favorite books.

The place chosen by Elizabeth Arden to open her first beauty salon was Fifth Avenue in New York. This place was distinguished by the red entrance door, the decoration in pink tones and, above all, the exoticism of its products and the professionalism in the service. Some characteristic details that would never abandon the Arden brand. In 1915, the red door of the New York salon became the symbol of the business, and the chain of aesthetic centers called Red Door Salons or Salons of the Red Door was created.

A demanding and intuitive businesswoman, Arden created revolutionary aesthetic products, such as false eyelashes. One of the most important bets, however, was the perfume. From the 20s, the first essences were born, original and presented in an attractive way. The fragrances stood out for their originality, as shown by the attractive and daring presentations that Elizabeth designed especially for Christmas and other parties.

"Cupid’s Breath by Elizabeth Arden: launched in 1928. Although Arden was an American company, many of her perfumes were manufactured in France, and this perfume was made in Paris. Cupid's Breath was aimed towards brides and mothers of infants in some of their ads." Cleopatra's Boudoir

Advertising and advertisements by Elbert Hubbard, 1929: "There has been originated for us in France, an exquisitely delicate, subtle, distinctive Perfume, sweetly enchanting, christened "Cupid's Breath." The vogue with mothers." The name "Cupid's Breath" to be used for perfume was registered on July 24, 1928 by Florence N. Lewis, doing business an Elizabeth Arden. Renewed July 24, 1948, to Elizabeth Arden Sales Corporation, New York, NY.

Cupid's Breath was mainly packaged in small 3/32 oz clear glass vials housed in highly polished, turned maple wooden cases. These presentations look very similar to those for the Reiger's Flower Drops perfumes of the early 1900s. The little cut glass stopper had a long dauber to reach the precious remaining drops of perfume at the bottom of the vial. The bottle stands 2 3/8" tall. The gilded foil label reads "Elizabeth Arden New York Contents 3/32 fl oz."

Telegraph Delivery Spirit, 1950: "A perfume especially appropriate for Valentine's Day is named "Cupid's Breath" and portends to have a fragrance of spring lilacs. Send white lilacs with a bottle of this, as well as with the bottle of the new Paris "lilac" scent, packaged in a special little Valentine box decorated with posies and paper lace." Cleopatra's Boudoir

A vintage Elizabeth Arden fragrance that evokes romantic allure and mythological imagery through its name, which references Cupid, the Roman god of love. The fragrance was designed to capture the essence of romance and attraction, appealing to the modern women of its era who were embracing newfound freedom and independence. The name suggests something delicate, fleeting, and enchanting, with an air of sensuality and mystery that would linger softly to captivate the senses. Fragrantia

Offered here is a pristine bottle of Elizabeth Arden's Cupid's Breath lilac perfume oil in its original inner and outer boxes. The metallic label is a little discolored. Very rare to find one in this condition, unopened with its baudruche or onion skin seal in tact and sealed with its original string. Arden collectors!