A Berlin scent in Franconian glass

A perfume flacon between tradition and modernity

Even today, perfume is not merely a product of the current zeitgeist, but of tradition, experience and master craftsmanship. For the flower fragrance trilogy "Parfum Captive" from historic Berlin perfume house J.F. Schwarzlose, these challenges had to be met separately. Creative director Lutz Herrmann presents the idea for his glass flacon, the "dress" for the perfume.

Illustrierte Preisliste der Hohenzollern-Parfümerie von J.F. Schwarzlose, Berlin (around 1900) by unbekanntOriginal Source: Lutz Herrmann

Inspiration from the past

Rosoli flacons were the inspiration for the "Captive" perfume flacon design. The name comes from the Italian "rosolare," meaning to "cook" or "roast." Originally used for fruit liqueurs, since the 18th century, flacons have been used to store fine "eau de cologne."

Slim line, good figure...

A clear line arrangement in classic design makes the new flacon for the three "Perfume Captive" floral scents stand out. The modern interpretation of the "Rosoli" design has been adjusted to contemporary requirements. Such adjustments include the footprint and the perfume sprayer for people on the go.

„Parfum Captive #3“ Berliner Duft fränkisch umhüllt, Lutz Herrmann; Heinz-Glas GmbH & Co.KG, Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum, 2021, Original Source: Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum
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A museum , a perfumery and a glass manufacturer…

The perfect blend for a contemporary product that, at its core, should embrace tradition, be crafted to perfection and be in harmony with the environment. The following clip from the advertisement trailer for the "Parfum Captive" trilogy shows the fully automatic production of the glass flacon by cosmetic glass manufacturer Heinz-Glas in Kleintettau, Upper Franconia. A good amount of earth, 2700°F (1500°C), 400 years of experience and the hard work of glassmakers bring an idea to life.

EFGM-015-Dauerausstellung_20_JahrhundertOriginal Source: Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum

Where can I find the flacon?

The multi-layered special collections of the European Flacon Museum in Kleintettau in Upper Franconia document around 5,000 years of perfume and cosmetics culture. Around 10,000 artefacts from antiquity to modernity form the focus of research and education.

If you want to find out more about the European Flacon Museum in Kleintettau, take a look at the next section. It will give you a brief overview of the home of the glass flacon.

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