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Piesse and Lubin


Piesse and Lubin was a luxury perfumery established in 1855 at Number 2, New Bond Street in London. It was co-owned by G.W. Septimus Piesse, the designer of the now-universal system of 'notes' used to identify the complexity of fragrances. Piesse published the book The Art of Perfumery in 1857. Recognized for its historical and technical approach to perfumery, it remains a reference for modern perfumers. Little is known about Piesse's partner, Lubin, although it was established that he was not associated with Pierre Francois Lubin of the Parfum Lubin.

Piesse and Lubin created a great number of perfumes, including: Ambergris 1873, Hungary Water 1873, Kiss Me Quick 1873, Bouquet Opoponax 1875, The Flower of the Day 1875, White Rose 1875, Frangipanni 1880. Kisses 1880, Myrtle 1880, Frolic 1894, Musk-Deer 1900, Ribon de Bruges 1900, Vashti 1900, Opusaya 1901. In an 1862 International exhibition, the company presented scents including 'Perfumes of Paradise', 'Flowers of Scotland' and 'Perfume of Arabia'.

The company was purchased by Cussons Sons and Company Ltd in 1920 and ceased to exist in the 1950s.Alexander Tom Cussons, the new owner, sent his daughter Marjorie Cussons to work in the company. She learnt about the art of perfumery and prepared the company for its move up to Manchester.

In 2011 intact Piesse and Lubin perfume bottles were discovered hidden in the bow section of the wreck of the Mary Celestia, wrecked in 1864 off Bermuda's south shore. The perfume was still inside the bottles, apparently uncontaminated by the salt water. It was thought to be 'Bouquet Opponax,' one of the company's popular fragrances. No other bottles of Piesse & Lubin perfume have ever been found. The contents were analyzed via a gas chromatograph and reproduced by the Bermuda Perfumery in 2014.


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