tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post7663693196110505185..comments2024-03-29T05:13:21.130+00:00Comments on Perfume Shrine: The Perfumatic: Coin-Operated Perfume DispenserPerfumeshrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-1199190166155547762023-09-26T01:33:09.962+01:002023-09-26T01:33:09.962+01:00I have one. I remember using one in 1965 when we t...I have one. I remember using one in 1965 when we took the railroad overnight from NYC to Chicago. The machine was in the station in Chi and my grandma gave me the dime. Then on eBay, one became available and I grabbed it (maybe 15 years ago?). I use it and LOVE it so much!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-84736355513575680572020-10-22T05:39:43.076+01:002020-10-22T05:39:43.076+01:00I remember these dispensers in a few nice restaura...I remember these dispensers in a few nice restaurants on Yonge St in Toronto. The selections were channel #5, white shoulders, tigress, and blue grass I think Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347962240190687345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-38422060730483926562013-03-23T01:22:20.937+00:002013-03-23T01:22:20.937+00:00Anonymous :
Interested in purchasing Perfumatic- ...Anonymous :<br /><br />Interested in purchasing Perfumatic- email me at crussell@ochsner.org. -- thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184921993074776489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-76527291495100476842013-03-23T01:20:28.030+00:002013-03-23T01:20:28.030+00:00Anonymous :
I am interested in purchasing a Per...Anonymous : <br /><br />I am interested in purchasing a Perfumatic. Email me at crussell@ochsner.org ---thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184921993074776489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-74319144123769299052012-10-17T18:48:32.570+01:002012-10-17T18:48:32.570+01:00I have one of these pink perfumatic machines to se...I have one of these pink perfumatic machines to sell, does anyone know what they are worth? I'm in Oxford, EnglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-90349584966119093922010-03-28T16:14:29.413+01:002010-03-28T16:14:29.413+01:00I am certain I'd seen or perhaps used that red...I am certain I'd seen or perhaps used that red machine when I was a little girl. Seeing the photograph triggered something lurking in my memory, along with memories of my grandmother in her heavy black fur coat, her heavy black handbag with the tin of Pond's cold cream she was always reaching for, and the Automat. Thank you!Julie H. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370626312151913595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-64090089573288079972010-03-26T18:25:49.539+00:002010-03-26T18:25:49.539+00:00I remember those! They were in the bathrooms in su...I remember those! They were in the bathrooms in such department stores as May Co, Bullocks and Broadway. The frequently had not just the two perfumes you mention, but Arpege, White Shoulders and... and... damn, I can't remember the last one. <br /><br />I suspect that if they still existed, they'd all be full of fruity florals. I don't want to even think about being in that bathroom!Laurie Brownhttp://manycatsmanor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-41033707576122686412010-03-25T23:06:44.922+00:002010-03-25T23:06:44.922+00:00P,
a gal you can count on! Thanks, off to read ch...P,<br /><br />a gal you can count on! Thanks, off to read chapter 3 again.Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-79397455919380019432010-03-25T23:06:07.455+00:002010-03-25T23:06:07.455+00:00K,
from my own experiences in the UK, I'd say...K,<br /><br />from my own experiences in the UK, I'd say that perfume wearing isn't as frowned upon as in the US (and increasingly Canada, latter from what I hear). Last time I was there, I could clearly smell the Angel and the Coco Mademoiselle when ladies were out clubbing. It became a bit too much in summer. But I much prefered it than the smell of vomit or piss in the streets...<br />Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-37868021999497758622010-03-25T23:03:27.242+00:002010-03-25T23:03:27.242+00:00Minette,
the tampons/napkins machine (as well as ...Minette,<br /><br />the tampons/napkins machine (as well as the condoms one in the men's room) is much more useful, that's for sure! LOL<br /><br />It always makes an impression on me how really young people haven't learned how to tip! Tip is included in the service here when dining and drinking (of course you can leave something extra if you're satisfied!), but services such as Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-63162763581113127962010-03-25T17:47:49.633+00:002010-03-25T17:47:49.633+00:00I had a little flip through, there is probably a b...I had a little flip through, there is probably a better example elsewhere, but in chapter 3 ... <br /><br />"Lenina got out of the bath, toweled herself dry, took hold of a long flexible tube plugged into the wall, presented the nozzle to her breast, as though she meant to commit suicide, pressed down the trigger. A blast of warmed air dusted her with the finest talcum powder. Eight Proximityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673050454435116732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-72323215927573517172010-03-25T09:41:35.610+00:002010-03-25T09:41:35.610+00:00likewise- the kind of people who frequent places t...likewise- the kind of people who frequent places that offer you free scent are probably already wearing it... still it's a nice touch... I am not sure your standard Brit lady does wear scent every day though sadly- i do though- obviously! (unless I'm sick) gotta try and get through it all somehow! <br /><br />I actually really want one of those! I wonder if you can get them at antique Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-79383917245262137672010-03-25T03:04:15.327+00:002010-03-25T03:04:15.327+00:00shoot, we don't even get tampon and sanitary n...shoot, we don't even get tampon and sanitary napkin machines in most public restrooms anymore - so i don't see anything this genteel coming along anytime soon. at least, not in normal settings. maybe high-class joints would have them. would love to see them everywhere, though. along with hand lotions, which you also rarely find. <br /><br />as someone mentioned, bathroom attendants with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-91305102858544700822010-03-24T22:09:24.434+00:002010-03-24T22:09:24.434+00:00Anon,
thanks for confirming and wow, White Should...Anon,<br /><br />thanks for confirming and wow, <i>White Shoulders</i>, talk about a trip down memory lane, quite a retro selection! It must have been a nice experience to actually see this. Maybe it will come to you where it was exactly...(hope so!)Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-20726915488693866542010-03-24T22:07:43.071+00:002010-03-24T22:07:43.071+00:00K,
some bottle is the standard in nice hotels her...K,<br /><br />some bottle is the standard in nice hotels here too. But it's very rare that people not wear fragrance where I am, especially when going out. I smell the sillage of people very often. We're a pro-perfume country on the whole. <br />I think the American pastel-hued machines are especially retro in a David Lynch <i>Blue Velvet</i> kinda way, don't you?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-24844321355426165802010-03-24T22:05:27.205+00:002010-03-24T22:05:27.205+00:00N,
another one who recalls these! Fascinating!
...N,<br /><br />another one who recalls these! Fascinating! <br /><br />Yes, the soap idea is a good one. I have seen it implemented, although didn't actually use it (see comment to Bittergrace above). Any preference as to soap smell?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-34691803519604007472010-03-24T22:03:32.475+00:002010-03-24T22:03:32.475+00:00Prox,
I do recall that Huxley's novel was ful...Prox,<br /><br />I do recall that Huxley's novel was full of interesting olfactory ideas (and other, more philosophical ideas), however I admit I don't recall the bathroom selection thing at all. But if you say so, it must be thus! <br />I don't suppose you recall the chapter so I can releaf it and find it easily, do you?Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-48420120487837667062010-03-24T22:00:46.832+00:002010-03-24T22:00:46.832+00:00N,
this is one of my favourite scenes in some fil...N,<br /><br />this is one of my favourite scenes in some films you know; I always try to catch which fumes they're having the attendants offer and whether they're historically consistent with the times, LOL!<br />And amazing, I just told Bittergrace how in the Far East (Indonesia) there was a machine with different kinds of liquid soap in different colours and scents. Not a vending type Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-17915024242194615742010-03-24T21:58:25.960+00:002010-03-24T21:58:25.960+00:00M,
you have a good idea there! I have seen someth...M,<br /><br />you have a good idea there! I have seen something similar: not exactly a vending machine, but a soap selection device: there were three shades of liquid soap to choose from in a restaurant in the Far East. I didn't use any of them though because I usually carry my own "leaf soap" packets (these are incredibly cute) for travelling. Do you suppose they would be typical Perfumeshrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222733129203280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-86962429666992620692010-03-24T17:07:02.827+00:002010-03-24T17:07:02.827+00:00Once a few years ago, I was in a an old diner in W...Once a few years ago, I was in a an old diner in Washington state, and they had the perfume dispenser that you have in the lower right hand picture and I was able to spritz with White Shoulders, unfortunately I don't remember where the restaurant is now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-57285350394084276122010-03-24T16:34:11.153+00:002010-03-24T16:34:11.153+00:00wow we have nothing like this in the UK- just some...wow we have nothing like this in the UK- just sometimes full bottles to use in very nice hotels and bars- sounds fun- I would love a vintage machine!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-29484724886806938912010-03-24T14:55:10.332+00:002010-03-24T14:55:10.332+00:00Dear E,
I used to see these quite often in bathro...Dear E,<br /><br />I used to see these quite often in bathrooms at roadside truck stops or malls; this would be about ten years ago. They would usually advertise scents like "If you love CK's Obsession, you will love Hysteria", or something along those lines. Since the smell of public bathrooms in general usually makes me want to leave in great haste, I never paused long enough toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-45645139694717622282010-03-24T14:16:35.257+00:002010-03-24T14:16:35.257+00:00I think it's a fascinating idea. What it remin...I think it's a fascinating idea. What it reminded me of was in the novel Brave New World, in the bathrooms, they have something like this, but it's not coin dispensed (I don't think they had money at all). They would just select a scent category, like 'vetiver' or 'chypre' and press the button, I believe. <br />They also had these sort of automatic room fragrancer Proximityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673050454435116732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792393342962796253.post-80650394811321419942010-03-24T00:44:01.956+00:002010-03-24T00:44:01.956+00:00Sadly, I think the selection in such a dispenser t...Sadly, I think the selection in such a dispenser today would not excite the perfumista in me. What I would love, though, would be a dispenser in ladies rooms that offered up a selection of hand soap and lotion in several nice, simple scents--Kiss My Face-type scents. I'd pay 75 cents to avoid the nasty industrial soap they usually have in lavatories. Why has no one thought of that?BitterGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262639525430954930noreply@blogger.com