Factice bottle of perfume "Calandre" by Paco Rabanne

Factice bottle of perfume "Calandre" by Paco Rabanne.
Crystal.
Provenance: Perfumeries Regia.
Informative note: The content of the bottle is not the original fragrance.
Measurements: 34 x 16 x 7 cm.

The perfume "Calandre" by Paco Rabanne is a floral aldehydic fragrance for women, launched in 1969. It was the first feminine fragrance of the brand, created by Michel Hy. Its top notes include aldehydes, green notes and bergamot, with a heart of jasmine, rose and geranium, and a base of sandalwood, amber and musk. It is characterized by its "metallic" and fresh scent, which was considered transgressive and modern at the time.

With this perfume the Spanish designer became known in the world of selective perfumery. An elegant and sophisticated composition, just like his haute couture designs.

The large display bottles of top brand perfumes, also called factices, are key pieces in the windows of luxury perfumeries, such as the historic Perfumerías Regia. Their main purpose is the advertising display and the enhancement of the brand's prestige on a large scale. These bottles are exact and monumental replicas of the retail packaging, typically varying between 30 and 60 cm in height to capture the attention of the passerby. Their design is identical to the original (copying the shape of the glass, the cap and even the typography). In the context of prestigious perfumeries, these replicas function as a symbol of status and luxury. As the focal point of the window display, they reinforce the brand image of international houses (such as Chanel, Dior or Guerlain) and become a form of three-dimensional advertising that ensures that the iconic shape of the bottle is immediately associated with the exclusivity of the product.