In this guide, I will introduce you to the wonderful world of commercial perfume bottles made up of black glass. These elegant beauties were produced mainly during the 1920s & most have Art Deco influences. Why not start a collection focusing on just the black glass bottles?

Fleurs de Mousse by Sauze: launched in 1905,  black glass bottle w/ molded and gilded design and logo, designed by Julien Viard. 3 1/2" tall.

Christmas Ever : launched in 1919, black glass bottle has a stairstepped shape and has a gold label. Perfume house unknown.3 1/2" tall.

Imperial Toldeo by Gal: launched in 1920, black glass rectangular flacon w/ rounded shoulders by Spanish artist Federico Ribas.

Catedral by Gueldy: launched in 1920, octagonal black glass bottle, molded stopper, gilded label.

Arabian Passion by Lydes: launched in the 1920s, black glass six sided bottle w/ molded sunbursts at each point in silver, matching pattern on stopper. Gold label in center.

Honey Gold by Honey Gold Co: launched in the late 1920s, black glass bottle by Cristal Nancy.

Cir Ce by Moiret: launched in 1924, black glass bottle w/ frosted frieze of goddess Circe, lion & dog,stopper stylized flower.Back is molded w/ the name Circe. Base marked Made in France. 3" tall. 

Feminette by De Musset: launched in 1928, flattened, disk shaped bottle realistically molded w/ gilded design of paper money leaves, w/ matching gilded stopper, by Maurice Depinoix.4 1/8" tall.This bottle was also used for the perfume Poeme in 1928.

La Vierge Folle by Poiret: launched in 1930, black glass bottle molded w/ flowers along the sides & stopper. Gilt embossed label. Bottle was also used for Mon Peche & Moment Supreme. 5 1/2" tall.

Mystere by D'Orsay: launched in 1915,  black glass square shaped bottle, the stopper is molded w/ lizards.Bottle marked R Lalique.3 3/4" tall.

Parfum NN Forvil by Forvil: launched in the 1927, black glass rectangular bottle w/ frosted Art Deco geometric band along top.Frosted logo on front.Came in a red leather case. Bottle marked R Lalique.

Reve de Noel by Veldez: launched in 1925, black glass bottle, silver label on front.3 3/4" tall.

Extracto Mariposa by Drialis: launched in 1925, black glass round or dome shaped bottle w/ yellow glass butterfly stopper, also found w/ Bakelite butterfly screwcap. Bottle designed by Julien Viard.

Fete de Nuit by Agnel: launched in 1920, black glass bell shaped bottle w/ red enamel.

Ambre by D'Orsay: launched in 1920, black glass w/ each of its four sides molded w/ a caryatid at each corner.The stopper was molded w/ stylized flowers.Bottle should be marked R.Lalique. 5 1/4" tall.

Reves Dores by Les Parfums de Malyne: launched in 1925, black glass bottle in the shape of a pointed arch, teardrop stopper. Bottle by H. Saumont.

D'Orsay:launched in the 1920s,black glass bottle in an irregular hexagon shape, molded lattice design on front in a frosted finish. It was used for several D'Orsay scents. Bottle marked R Lalique.2 1/2" tall.

Durante el Invierno by Chas A. Stevens: launched in 1927, black glass tall bottle,the corners of the bottle feature finely molded & gilded women’s faces w/ very tall Marie Antionette type pompadours crowned w/ a string of pearls.This bottle may have also been used for the following Chas A Stevens perfumes:En el Verano,Para el Ontono,El Ano Perfumado,Ci-Cix, & Tears. I believe the bottle may be a rare Lalique experimental or by Depinoix or Viard.

Lemoine: launched in the 1920s,black glass bottle w/ green enamel, used for various scents by Lemoine.

Cartier: launched in the 1920s,black glass diamond shaped bottle w/ angled lines, picked out in gold, held various floral perfumes by Cartier, & distributed by Dermay Perfumers Inc. Stopper has cork end.Bottle has gilt label on bottom front.6 1/4" tall.

Nuit de Paques by Benoit: launched in 1928, black glass bottle w/ a gilded crescent moon and stars. The name of the perfume is also picked out in gilt on the front of the bottle. Bottle has a small black glass button stopper. Back embossed w/ "Marquee Depose H. Benoit Paris". Bottle may have been by Baccarat or Depinoix. The bottle comes housed in a luxurious gilded cardboard box simulating a Japanese inro case, and lined w/ turquoise blue velvet and ends with a silken tassel.

Rose Brumaire by Volnay: launched in 1920,black glass rectangular bottle molded w/ geometric abstract lines, designed by Andre Jollivet.3 3/8" tall.Also used for the perfume Ambre.

Nuit de Noel by Caron: launched in 1922, black glass flacon has a gilt label & faceted stopper, by Baccarat. Packaged in a cardboard box w/ faux shagreen paper, silk tassel on one end, resembling Japanese inro case. 4 5/8" tall.

Conte de Fees by Violet: launched in 1922, black glass round bottle w/ gold decoration and stopper, by Maurice Depinoix. 1 3/4" tall.

Carezza by Sauze: launched in 1922,black glass disk shaped bottle w/ molded reptile skin design, highlighted w/ gilding. Bottle designed by A. Jollivet.

My Sin by Lanvin: launched in 1923,black glass round bottle w/ gilt logo on front,& gilded ribbed ball or raspberry shaped stopper. Bottle was designed by Armand Rateau, logo designed by Paul Iribe.3 1/4" tall.Be on the lookout as this bottle also came in a rare clear glass with gilded logo on front.

Amour Americain by Gabilla: launched in 1920,black glass round bottle w/ molded & gilded floral decroation around middle. Name of perfume in gold lettering above floral band. Designed by Julien Viard. This bottle was the model for the Lanvin ball shaped flacons. Same bottle used for My Sin by Gabilla.

My Sin by Gabilla: launched in 1923, black glass round bottle w/ molded & gilded flower decoration around middle. My Sin Paris in gold above flower band. Stopper round, upper half has the same molded/gilded floral decoration.Sits on a gilded square, footed base. Designed by Julien Viard.3 3/8" tall. 

No. 1 by Rallet: launched in 1923, black glass melon shaped bottle w/ jadeite green glass stopper. 5 1/4" tall

Le Chevalier de la Nuit by Ciro: launched in 1923,Julien Viard designed black glass bottle in the shape of a knight.4 3/4" tall.

Adam et Eve by Marcel Raffy: launched in 1923, black glass bottle w/ gilded embossed label on front.

Madame Madeleine Vionnet: launched in the 1924, black glass square shaped bottle, w/ gilding & gilded square stopper, designed by Boris Lacroix, Maurice Depinoix bottle.This bottle was used for the following four scents: A, B, C, & D.

Miracle by Lentheric: launched in 1924, unique black crystal bottle w/ real gold dust in the glass, called "floating gold". Deluxe flacon was made by Baccarat & designed by Georges Dumoulin, the smaller bottles were made by Depinoix. Black bakelite stopper cover. Base acid stamped Made in France. Bottle came in three sizes, 5 7/8" tall, 4 1/2"  tall & 3 1/8" tall. This exact type of bottle was used for the perfume Cime D'or for Maubert, see picture below.

Minuit (Midnight) by Ramey: launched in the 1935,black glass bottle w/ molded gilded floral stopper.Gilded label shows nude woman holding a perfume burner. 4.3" tall.

Caravelle by Marcel Guerlain: launched in 1924, black glass bottle in the shape of a sailing ship, trimmed in gold enamel. Gold label on "sail". Bottle by Maurice Depinoix. 5" tall.Please see the picture for Caravelle at my other guide here

Source Bleu by A. Euziere: launched in 1924,black glass bottle w/ narcisse molded stopper.

Kai Sang by Corday: launched in 1924, deluxe black glass w/ enameled decoration on bottle & stopper in red, white & gold. 3" tall.

Sous Le Gui by Jean de Parys: launched in 1925,black glass w/ gilded cap, accented w/ a tassel.R. LALIQUE design, created by Andre Jollivet

Mimosa by d'Amboise: launched in 1925,black glass square shaped bottle w/ gilded molded floral designs, matching gilt stopper.Bottle by H. Saumont.

Coax Me by Vallant: launched in 1925, black glass bottle

Le Fleuve Noir (Black River) by Lionceau: launched in 1925, black glass bottle w/ molded floral decoration, by H. Saumont. 5 7/8" tall.

Ami by Silka: launched in 1925, black glass bottle molded w/ silvered eggshell texture,gilded labels, by Baccarat. 4 1/8" tall.

Byzance by Grenoville: launched in 1925, black glass bottle molded w/ Greek Key design by Verreries Brosse. Red label w/ black lettering. Came packaged in an elegant gold box w/ black tassel. Base molded w/ Grenoville Made in France. 4 1/8" tall.

Byzance by Grenoville: launched in 1925, black glass purse bottle molded w/ floral design. Label down front center. Screw cap under goldtone metal cover.2" tall.

Mon Studio by Calliste: launched n 1925, black glass rectangular bottle w/ round stopper, gold foil embossed nude on label.

Camelia Noir by Erte: launched in 1925, black glass rectangular bottle & stopper.

Distinction by Calliste: launched in 1925, black glass bottle w/diagonally molded frosted stripes, gold foil embossed nude on label. Ribbed gilt stopper.

Atakor by A. Euziere: launched in 1925, black glass square shaped flacon w/ sloping shoulders. Created by Georges Dumoulin & made by Societe Parisienne de Verreries.

Amour Sauvage by Ybry: launched in 1925-1928, black crystal by Baccarat, silver foil label,w/ enameled metal cover (lacking inner stopper) Acid etched Baccarat.

Beau K by the Armand Company: launched in 1927,black glass bottle w/ matching stopper.

Locion Mirka by Griet: launched in 1925, black glass rectangular shaped flacon.Label design by Achille Mauzan. Griet was a shortlived perfumery company from Argentina.

Olor de la Noche by Raquel : launched in 1925, black glass bottle w/ ripples,black glass stopper.This bottle also came in clear satin glass w/ black ripples.Bottles came in about three different sizes, including a rare mini size w/ a gilded stopper.

No. 101-Bergdorff Goodman: launched in 1925, black glass bottle by Depinoix.

Lilas de Lorraine by Volnay: launched in 1925, clear glass pear shaped bottle w/thick black opaque enamel pearlized finish. Created by A. Jollivet & made by the Nesle Normandeuse Glassworks.

Heliotrope by Les Parfums Azurvyl: launched in 1925,black glass w/ embedded gold dust,created by Georges Dumoulin & made by d'Argenteuil Glassworks.

Hattie Carnegie by Hattie Carnegie: launched in 1925, black glass pyramid bottle in the shape of an inkwell.Gilded decoration on bottle & stopper.Base acid stamped Made in France Depinoix.Possible Julien Viard design.3 1/4" tall.

Shari by Langlois: launched in 1926, black glass bottle w/ faux eggshell motif & Art Deco abstract designs in red,gold, white & iridescent enameling. Box in the shape of Japanese inro, complete w/ silk tassel on lid.Bottle stands 4 1/4" tall.

Prince Matchabelli crown bottle in black glass w/gilded highlights, launched in the 1920s, may have been used for Ave Maria fragrance.

Pour Rever by Violet (Veolay): launched in 1926, black glass bottle,looks similar to Chinese snuff bottle,black glass button stopper.Gilded label. 3.4" tall.

Le Dandy by D'Orsay: launched in 1926,black glass flacon w/ molded chain design down each side, pattern repeated on stopper,embossed gold foil label in center of bottle.3 1/2" tall.

Le Dandy by D'Orsay: launched in 1926, black glass octagonal bottle w/ round stopper, designed by Sue et Mare.3 1/2" tall.

Le Diamant Noir by Mas de Madrid: launched in the 1930, black glass octagonal bottle that looks nearly identical to that of the Le Dandy bottle above, has flattened panel in the center, covered w/ a gilt foil label.

Jasmin by D'Orvil: launched in the 1920s, black glass rectangular bottle w/ molded floral stopper, gold foil label on front.

May Blossoms by Char'net: launched in the 1920s, black glass rectangular bottle w/ rounded corners bottle most likely made by Cristalleries de Nancy. Bottle has silver foil label & black glass stopper. 2.9" tall.

Femme du Jour by Corday: launched in 1926,black glass bottle w/ gilding, by Baccarat. 4" tall.

Xmas Bells (Les Cloches de Noel)  by Molinard: launched in 1926, black glass bell shaped bottle, w/gilt embossed label in center. Packaged in a red, square shaped box.Base acid etched Made in France. 4 1/4" tall.

Lune de Miel by Sari: launched in 1926, round disk shaped bottle w/ crescent moon face & stars w/ silver finish, by Depinoix. 4 3/8" tall.

Xmas Chimes by Dubois: launched in 1926,black glass bell shaped bottle w/ gold label in center. Packaged in red & gold wide, cylindrical box. Imitating the popular perfume Xmas Bells by Molinard.2 1/4" tall

Le Double Cinq by Alice Choquet: launched in 1926, black glass bottle w/ gilded domino design & trim.Came in two sizes, 3" and 2 3/8".

Odeur Charvai by Tre-Jur: launched in 1926, black glass half moon shaped bottle w/ metal overcap, small glass inner stopper. Tiny label on the side.6" tall.

Gardez Moi by Jovoy: launched in 1926,black glass bottle in the shape of a stylized panther,bottle by Baccarat. Please see my guide on Jovoy for the pic.

Notturno by Mury: launched in 1926, black glass oval bottle w/ gilded logo on front,& gilded stopper. Bottle by Baccarat. Packaged in a tasseled box. Bottle stands 3 7/8" tall.

Les Heures de Perugia, Soir by Andre Perugia: launched in 1927, also known as simply Soir, black glass rectangular bottle w/ simple gild lettering.

Coeur Coeur by Redfern: launched in the 1920s,  black glass bottle with gold lines, gilded label.

Me Voila by Whitmores: launched in 1927,  black glass rectangular bottle w/ a gilded art Deco design. Gilt black glass stopper.

Azaello by Brajan: launched in 1927,  black glass.

Contes Choisis by Marcel Guerlain: launched in 1927,  black glass book shaped bottle w/ gilded trim & stopper. 3 1/2" tall.

Kiri-Mon by Roland Koschbrak: launched in the late 1920s, black glass vial w/ black glass stopper.Gilded foil labels. Housed in black cardboard box. 

Diable Noir by Vibert Freres: launched in 1925,  black glass bottle.

Le Zephir by Moehr: launched in the 1920s,black glass tall rectangular bottles w/ black glass pyramidion shaped stopper, ornate gilded label, 3.1" tall. Bottle also used for the following Moehr scents: Lotus Bleu, L'Aimee, Yule Tide ,Caprice de Femme and Ses Fleurs.

Sensation by Delyna: launched in 1927, black glass round bottle w/ gold enameled detailing, gilded conical stopper.Front has Sensation Delyna Paris in gold.1 7/8" tall. 

Merry Christmas by Benoit: launched in 1927, black glass bottle w/ gilded figural stopper of woman holding child.Front of bottle has gilded Nativity scene.Bottle was designed & made by Maurice Depinoix.4 3/4" tall.

Le Debut Noir by Richard Hudnut: launched in 1927, black glass octagonal bottle w/ gold floral stopper. Various shapes & sizes.

Nuit Romantique by Delyna: launched in 1927, black glass rectangular bottle w/ molded floral decoration in gold.

XVIII by Delettrez: launched in 1927, black glass ball shape bottle w/ flat disk shaped stopper.

Niradjah by Marquis: launched  in 1927, Depinoix perfume bottle in black crystal w/ red cased crystal stopper, w/ label, in deluxe silver & yellow silk presentation box, 1920s. 3 3/4" tall

Pierre Precieuse by Lionceau: launched in 1927,black glass bottle w/ gilded floral decoration, by H. Saumont.

Cime D'Or by Maubert: launched in1927,black glass w/ floating gold finish & gilt stopper, w/ label.3 1/4" tall.

Chypre by Lerys: launched in 1927, black glass bottle.

Dyne by Plassard: launched in 1928, black glass bottle w/ gilt Dyne on front.

Gueldiana by Gueldy: launched in 1928, black glass bottle by H. Saumont.

Jonchee de Pois Senteur by Volnay: launched in 1928, black glass bottle by A. Jollivet.

Fleurs de Tabac by Cherigan: launched in 1929,black glass bottle w/ gilded tobacco leaf.

Le Secret du Diamant by Louise Peszynska: launched in 1929,black glass in the shape of a faceted diamond w/ star design on top.Housed in leather case, fitted w/ a mirror inside lid.

Xmas E' by Fragonard: launched in 1929, black glass bottle w/ gilded rope detail along top, gilt stopper. Gold foil label, H. Saumont bottle.

Suspiro de Granada by Myrurgia: launched in 1929, the black glass bottle came encased in a red/black & gold lacquered case accented w/ chenille pompons. 3 1/4" tall.

Ambre Indien by Volnay: launched in 1922,black glass disk shaped bottle w/ molded cosmos flowers, designed by Andre Jollivet.

Chance by Cherigan: launched in 1929,black glass w/ an applied horseshoe of glass in gold finish, w/ molded labeling. Designed by Andre Jollivet.3 1/4" tall.

Liu by Guerlain: launched in 1929,  black glass bottle w/ gilt label on front, matching box. Bottle was made by Baccarat. 2 1/4" tall. Please see the picture for Liu at my other guide here.

Macarades by Cherigan: launched in 1929, black glass bottle w/ gilded designs & a hand holding a mask. Bottle by Cristalleries de Nancy. 4" tall.

Champs de Mai by Le Galion: launched in 1930,  black glass bottle ,stopper is molded w/ a sailing ship,enameled in white.

Bibelot by Lydes: launched in 1930, black glass bottle w/orange stopper.

L'Or de Minuit by de Burmann: launched in 1930, black glass bottle, golden label.

Le Prestige by Moiret: launched in 1930,black glass bottle,both bottle & stopper molded with fishscale motif,silver label,by Cristalleries de Nancy.

Joy by Jean Patou: launched in 1931, black glass bottle imitating Chinese snuff bottle, lettering in gold. Red plastic stopper.

Parfums Francais Inc: launched in 1932,black  glass  hexagonal bottle w/ label featuring Neo Classical putti. Bottle by Baccarat for unknown scent.

Kali by Dana: launched in 1933, black glass bottle w/gilded dancer.

Water Lily by Helena Rubinstein: launched in 1934, black glass conical bottle w/stylized lotus blossom stopper.Gilt label down center.3" tall.

Tabatchin by Molinard: launched in 1934,  black glass cube shaped bottle by Baccarat.

Mischief by Saville of London: launched in 1937, black glass bottle w/ silver foil labels.The bottle snaps into a molded plastic top hat, then packaged in a miniature hat box. Hat measures 2 1/4" tall.

Corinthia by Parfumerie Lotus de Noel: launched in 1937, black glass w/ inner stopper & glass cover, on plastic base, w/ name & "Exposition Internationale Paris 1937" on reverse. 6 1/2" tall.

Ouvrez Moi by Lubin: launched in 1937,black glass purse shaped bottle w/ gold trim & braided silk cord handle.3" tall.

Hattie Carnegie by Hattie Carnegie: launched in 1925,  black glass pyramid bottle in the shape on an inkwell.Gilded decoration on bottle & stopper. Base acid stamped Made in France Depinoix.Possible Julien Viard design. 3 1/4" tall

Notchenka by Renaud: launched in 1925,black glass w/ green patina,designed by Julien Viard. 3" tall.

Parfum Elixir by Prince Georges of Russia: launched in 1935, black glass carafe shaped tester bottle w/ long dauber on stopper.

Noir by Weil: launched in 1937, black glass bottle in an upright triangular shape.

Easter Lily by Lili Bermuda: launched in 1939,black glass bottle in rectangular shape,black glass stopper, gold foil label. 2.2" tall.

Brumes by Le Galion: launched in 1939, black glass & gold trim bottle.

Enigma? by Alexa: launched in 1944,  black glass bottle w/ gilded label on front.5 1/2" tall. 

Ivresse by Isabelle Lancray (Lancry): launched in the 1940s, black glass bottle.

Espoir by Paquin: launched in 1945, black tall, circular shaped flacon w/ gold & black label.

Incanto by Simonetta: launched in 1955,  black crown shaped bottles, clear stoppers.Came in both 2" tall and 3" tall bottles.

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