Note: Please understand that this website is not affiliated with the Max Factor company in any way, it is only a reference page for collectors and those who have enjoyed the Max Factor fragrances.


The goal of this website is to show the present owners of the max Factor company how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back your favorite perfume!


Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the perfume, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories), who knows, perhaps someone from the company might see it.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Max Factor Perfume Necklaces

In the 1970s, Max Factor produced some perfume necklaces, most of which small figural glass bottles which held Wild Musk perfume, they were attached to a gold tone metal chain measuring 24 inches.


Sophisti-cat Perfume Presentations

During the period of 1954 to 1970, Max Factor was looking for a new way to draw a younger crowd to their line of perfumes. Their answer? The range of Sophisti-cat and Poodle presentations.


Khara by Max Factor c1976

Khara by Max Factor: launched in 1976. Khara is a city in Nepal and the thoughts of an Oriental perfume that wasn't a heavy scent intrigued many women.




Epris by Max Factor c1981

Épris by Max Factor: launched in 1981.

Épris was represented by Charlie's Angels actress Jaclyn Smith.

"Epris" is the new fragrance introduced by MAX FACTOR. Beautifully packaged in a slim, crystal-like, faceted bottle topped with an oversized silvery cap, "Epris" is a long-lasting, sophisticated, semi-Oriental floral blend."





Saturday, February 1, 2014

Trocadero c1938

Trocadero by Max Factor: launched in 1938. Named after the Trocadero nightclub. This perfume was made to be sold exclusively at Hollywood’s most famous night clubs.

Available as "Parfum Cologne", often paired with Max Factor's other perfume Cocoanut Grove and sold in a gift set for $2.00, otherwise sold singly for $1.00 a bottle.

So what does it smell like? I have no notes on this composition, but early ads describe it as lilting, so I imagine it was probably a light, floral aldehyde perfume, with some citrus top notes.

Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1946.

Cocoanut Grove c1938

Cocoanut Grove by Max Factor: launched in 1938. Named after the nightclub at the Ambassador Hotel.  This perfume was made to be sold exclusively at Hollywood’s most famous night clubs.

Available as "Parfum Cologne", often paired with Max Factor's other perfume Trocadero and sold in a gift set for $2.00, otherwise sold singly for $1.00 a bottle.

So what does it smell like? It has a heavy woody note with undertone reminding of mushrooms.

  • Top notes:
  • Middle notes: gardenia, chocolate, cepes
  • Base notes: woodsy notes, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, cedar







Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1946.

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Geminesse by Max Factor c1974

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