Perfumes And Eau De Cologne Bottles

These three old scent bottles were bought from a Nyonya's family. Like women all over the world, Nyonyas also liked to scent themselves with all types of perfumes and eau de cologne. A popular scent used was Florida water, recommended since Victorian times and Ausonia brand from Roger and Gallet, as suitable toilet water for both men and women. These scented waters were useful in the hot tropical climates and most of these brands are still available today and have a retro appeal for some.

Ausonia brand (1905) from Roger And Gallet, Paris.
Height : 11cm
Roger and Gallet are a firm of French perfumers which was founded by merchant Charles Armand Roger and banker Charles Martial Gallet in 1862. They started by buying a Parisian eau de cologne business which had been founded in 1806 by a member of the Farina family and then won a legal dispute over the right to use the family name. They specialised in toilet soap which was produced in a large factory near Paris. Later in the 19th century, they were successful with the newly synthesised fragrance of violet, for which they had the French rights, producing perfumes such as Vera Violetta.

Parfum Robiyia, a local brand perfume from Singapore.
Height : 10.5cm

Nyonya Chinta, Yardley, 8 New Bond Street, London.
Height : 10.5cm
Yardley of London is one of the oldest cosmetics, perfume and toiletry companies in the world. Established in 1770, Yardley was a major producer of soap and perfumery. Due to the growing popularity of Yardley soaps and cosmetics at the turn of the 20th century, the company opened a shop in 1910 on Bond Street in London. The original Yardley shop on Bond Street was at 8 New Bond Street, but it later moved to 33 Old Bond Street.