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Available for immediate purchase is this elegant, early 1960s vintage, full, never sprayed, pristine nozzle, new in retail box, guaranteed authentic (Reference Number: 507), made in France, Rumeur Eau de Lanvin (eau de parfum) spray mist canister in a generous 2-ounce (60ml) size by Lanvin Parfums Inc. This canister style was made between Christmas of 1959 to Christmas of 1969. The item in this listing dates from 1959 at the earliest, to 1963 at the latest. All photos were taken at 40x magnification in natural light to best highlight overall condition. The buyer will receive the exact item pictured.

Lanvin’s Complex Ownership History
1889: Lanvin founded by French fashion designer, Jeanne Lanvin.
1924: Lanvin Parfums S.A. founded.
1946: Jeanne Lanvin dies; ownership transfers to daughter, Marguerite, who owns Lanvin SA and Lanvin Parfums SA until her death.
1958: Marguerite dies and the company goes to Yves Lanvin, one of Lanvin’s nephews.
1964: Lanvin combines with Charles of the Ritz to become Lanvin-Charles of the Ritz.
1979: Lanvin buys its independence from Squibb USA.
1986: Yves Saint Laurent purchases Lanvin-Charles of the Ritz.
1989: Remaining Lanvin family ownership in the company ends.
1990: Lanvin is sold to Orcofi, a French holding company led by the Vuitton family.
1994: Lanvin is partially acquired by L’Oreal.
1996: Lanvin is completely taken over by L’Oreal.
2001: Lanvin is taken private by Taiwanese fashion house and investor group, Harmonie S.A.
2007: Lanvin perfumes is sold to France’s Interparfums.
2009: First US-based Lanvin boutique opens in Florida.
2018: Lanvin becomes a subsidiary of Shanghai-based conglomerate, Fosun International.
2021: Fosun Fashion Group is renamed “Lanvin Group.”


Originally launched in 1934, Rumeur was first discontinued in 1971, relaunched a second time in later 1971, then discontinued a second time in 1982. Finally, in 2006 Rumeur was relaunched as a completely new fragrance composition featuring a new bottle style. Rumeur was originally classified as a chypre-fruity scent with top notes of aldehydes, bergamot, peach, and plum; middle notes of flowers, jasmine, clove, cardamon, and nutmeg on base of civet, leather, tobacco, patchouli, green leaves, vanilla, sandalwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. The item in this listing dates to the 1960s.


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