Lalique

René Lalique made his name in jewellery and glass before turning to perfume in the late 19th century, and the two crafts never fully separated. Lalique designed bottles for Coty, Roger & Gallet, and Worth before launching fragrances under his own name; the decorative crystal flacon, sculpted with dragonflies, nymphs, and Art Nouveau motifs, became as important to the brand's identity as the scent inside. The most recognised example is Lalique pour Femme (1992), whose heavy frosted bottle with a twisting female figure is among the most celebrated perfume objects of the 20th century. The modern Lalique maison, operating as Lalique Group SA and based in Alsace, continues to release fragrances under the family name, drawing on the crystal-and-luxury positioning of its heritage. Nathalie Lorson has contributed to several entries in the current catalogue. Pricing sits at the prestige level, buoyed by the brand's reputation in decorative arts; bottles are often positioned as gift objects as much as fragrances.