...You are absolutely correct Greysolon, "Norell" it is. I do apologise for the confusion. It seems I didn't double check the parfumo database listing and you've drawn my attention to the fact that the brand is now listed as Norell rather than Revlon.It was the first perfume created by Revlon, who then sold it to Five Star Fragrances in 1999. Now it seems to be sold under a brand name that mimics the perfume.As for the clues that I thought were so easy: -the first is a picture of the perfume's namesake, fashion designer Norman Norell. He seems largely unknown now but apparently his exquisite designs were as famous as those by Givenchy et al. -Michelle Obama is wearing a vintage Norell gown in the family Christmas photo which apparently drew a bit of interest.-third pic is Rolling Stones Beggar's Banquet album, released in 1968, the year of this perfume's release. A great year for music! Perhaps I should have gone for Hey Jude (top song ) or The Doors or Cream or The Byrds or....-Next pic is the perfumer Josephine Catapano, who also created Fidji and...-Youth Dew.So there it is. Let's move on, nothing to see now folks!

...Thanks for reporting back Greysolon. It's always good to have feedback, even better when there's a few winners amongst the suggestions.

...Those Avon ladies know how to sell a product. And just in case there's any confusion they called it "Aromadisiac For Her". I guess you spray it on first.Or for the gents...He knows where this goes by the look of it..

...I was beginning to feel so disrespectful and dirty after your explanation of the Kenzo bottle design but then came..."Full Choke" (splutter) By god, that will be hard to beat!Fortunately Pierre Cardin is (was?) a bit of an old sleaze and thoughtfully provided variations of this flacon for both genders to enjoy.

...It is so much easier for a man to have a signature shoe!

...I'm not a shoe person at all, or at least not someone who covets designer heels. I do love a good boot but it's more likely to be a Doc Martens or something funky and practical. I have to wear boots for work every day (more Blundstone than Manolo) so maybe I've just given up on trying to walk in anything dainty. And I like being able to bounce around, not teeter. Also a good thong is hard to beat (that's flip flops to the rest of the world and jandals for you Kiwis).As Pipette said, you can wear perfume regardless of your attire but shoes are problematic. They go our of fashion, they have to fit properly (I have different sized feet, dammit) and they have to be appropriate to the occasion and outfit. The same could be said of perfume but I find it so much more enjoyable to build a wardrobe of scents rather than shoes. My "other" collection is silver jewellery and turquoise so I'm definitely not immune to self adornment!

...I'm afraid not, Greysolon, although there is a link between Youth Dew (last picture) and the perfume in question.The first picture is a clue to the name of the perfume.As no one is likely to recognise him, the second clue is a link to the guy in the first picture (hint: look at Michelle Obama).The third pic is a hint as to the year of release.The fourth and fifth pics are hints regarding the perfumer (now that's given it away!)The latest pic is a not-so-subtle brand hint - nail polish was their first product and this was their first perfume.

...I can't help with the original query but couldn't help noticing (and commenting obviously) on how phallic those bottles are: the shape, the curve, the cap, the texture on the original. The new plastic one is indeed a poor substitute, rather like some kind of prosthesis (but commendably large).

...I have added another image.

...We are looking for one perfume only. The following images have links to that perfume and provide the clues. I'll add more images if needed but I'm sure the clever ones will sort it out pretty quickly.

...I had a look myself (at Raiders site) and couldn't see specifics for the Paco Rabanne brand but I'm sure if you contacted Andre he would be able to help.

...Could we be referring to the offerings from Ravenscourt Apothecary with suitably old fashioned and literary names for their perfumes.1. Vanity portrait = "Dorian Gray"2. Husband of attic lunatic = "Mr Rochester" 3. Lustful governess = "jane Eyre"4. Green Gables girl = "Anne Of Avonlea"5. Wonderland visitor = "Alice"6. Snotty, rich dude = "Mr Darcy"7. Pemberley mistress = "Elizabeth Bennet"

...Ooh, it would be difficult to find a fragrance that truly reflects my opinion of our current Australian Prime Minister. This is not something I imagine he would actually wear but it does suggest an appropriately regressive and sub-human demeanour: "Creature" by Kerosene (ironically, an ex-party Health Minister aka "Kerosene Bronnie", and now current speaker of the House of Representatives, was embroiled in a nursing home scandal involving same).

...I was also going to suggest Raiders of the Lost Scent. I've bought Calandre from an online discounter here in Australia and there's no doubt that reformulation has weakened the scent. Interestingly, I wore Calandre during the 80s and I never thought it smelled as much like Rive Gauche back then as it does now (my sister wore the latter). Likely my faulty memory, though.To be honest, I wonder how much of a market there would be for fake Calandre? Bar codes were introduced in 1990 so your bottle is no earlier than that.

...I love geranium too. My absolute favorite is "Geranium Bourbon" by Miller Harris. This is a luscious, addictive, but very rosy fragrance - you really need to love rose for this one, although the geranium is also very pronounced. Again partnering geranium with rose, is "Aoud Roses Petals" by Montale. The geranium is most obvious when compared to other rose/ouds in the line that don't feature geranium, such as Aoud Queen Roses. I could name other geranium/rose combos but I suspect that's not the style you're looking for. My other favorite is "Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003)" by YSL which partners geranium with subtle anise and other aromatic notes - a far more appealing combination than it looks on paper.

...What disappointment, WildGardener. I mean, the Cerruti experience might not have been so bad if the perfume could have been repurposed as an actual drain cleaner. Useful, at least.I read as many reviews as I can before purchase, so at least I have some idea of what to expect but it sounds like you're in another gambling league altogether: a blind buying, bargain bin foraging, discount chemist hunter. This is the kind of bravery and optimism that fuelled the great explorations of history and founded ancestral kingdoms!

...Epimedes, you have chosen the right fabric and are correct! I always wanted the woman to turn around and slap that smug and impertinent guy sidling up to sniff her! I had the pleasure of smelling Tramp last week, courtesy of a local Parfumo member. I was expecting something cheap, loud and a bit dirty but it was actually quite smooth and lovely.

...Nice try Epimedes, but no.The tag line for one fragrance was "Aren't you wearing ... (insert perfume)?"For the other, think of the song "That's why the lady is a ..(insert perfume)"

...Ah, I see that Greysolon has already reviewed L'Artisan 'Voleur de Roses" which was also on my mind. Ironically, the tenacity of the patchouli over the rose was part of the critique of this as a rose scent.

...I've bought most of my collection in the last couple of years. I like to have the original bottles so, apart from sampes and minis, I tend to buy FB and not to do bottle splits or large decants.My ain is to have a small, well curated collection and to that end, I could part with quite a few things and not miss them. I've never sold anything though (in the beginning you just want the numbers!). There is so much to try but I'm now more sure of what I like and am less tempted to buy big sample sets by a singlle house that will ultimately be a waste of money. I would buy something every month but niche only a few bottles a year. I'm still a bit of a blind buyer as well. It sounds like you are adding things thoughtfully and with purpose, Keppy, so don't be intimidated by some of the huge and impressive member collections here! Your taste may or may not change over the years as you meet new perfumes and styles but the main thing is to enjoy and explore and not go broke doing it.