YSL Paris Collection Diamant Parfum Spray 0.5 oz (15ml) 1987 Vintage 1980s

A beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find survivor from Yves Saint Laurent's luxurious "Collection Diamant" series, this original Paris parfum combines one of the house's most celebrated fragrances with one of its most elegant refillable purse presentations. Produced during the original Yves Saint Laurent Parfums era, the distinctive faceted crystal-inspired bottle is finished with a gold-tone cap adorned by a large faceted glass jewel, a hallmark of the coveted Diamant collection that immediately distinguishes it from later standard presentations.

Available for immediate purchase is this rare, new, vintage 1980s, original and authentic Paris "Collection Diamant" real parfum spray housed in a generous 0.50-ounce (15ml) refillable lay-down purse size. (Partial Batch Number: 7; Reference Number: 37617; EMB: 60350; Pre-UPC.) Made in France by Yves Saint Laurent Parfums Corp., this example dates approximately from the late 1985 through early 1990s production period. Bottles in the Diamant style were produced from approximately 1985 into the early 2000s and span several formulation generations. The cap on this example is fitted with the desirable faceted glass jewel set in gold-tone hardware. All photographs were taken at high magnification to best highlight overall item condition. The buyer will receive the exact item pictured.

Dating

Although the original inked batch code has largely worn away with age, the remaining visible numeral "7," together with the original Yves Saint Laurent Parfums markings, pre-UPC production, early Diamant bottle style, and provenance from an original-owner collection consisting predominantly of mid-1980s YSL fragrances, all support an estimated manufacture date of approximately 1987. This bottle was produced during the original Yves Saint Laurent Parfums generation before later corporate ownership changes and reformulations.

Condition

This perfume remains new and appears unused. The refillable purse spray bottle is in excellent vintage condition with beautiful clarity throughout the faceted glass body. The gold-tone hardware displays beautifully, and the faceted glass jewel mounted in the cap remains bright and securely attached. The partial batch number has worn with age, which is common for early ink-stamped YSL bottles, but the remaining factory markings are original and legible. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the exact item you will receive.

Why This Bottle Stands Out

The Collection Diamant bottles represent one of Yves Saint Laurent's most elegant and collectible perfume presentations. Produced for only a limited portion of the original Paris fragrance's history, these jeweled refillable purse sprays are considerably scarcer than the standard bottles and are increasingly sought after by collectors.

This bottle is especially desirable because it was produced by the original Yves Saint Laurent Parfums in France during the early years of the Diamant series. Combined with its pre-UPC dating, refillable construction, faceted glass jewel cap, and estimated 1987 manufacture, it represents an outstanding collectible from one of the most iconic designer fragrances of the 1980s.

Fragrance History

1983: Paris debuts as Yves Saint Laurent's tribute to the City of Paris and quickly becomes one of the house's signature fragrances.

1985: The elegant Collection Diamant refillable purse bottles are introduced, featuring jeweled caps and luxurious faceted presentations.

Late 1980s: Paris becomes one of the world's best-selling luxury floral fragrances and remains a cornerstone of the Yves Saint Laurent fragrance collection.

1990s: Corporate ownership and distribution changes gradually introduce reformulated versions while the original Yves Saint Laurent Parfums bottles become increasingly collectible.

Early 2000s: Production of the Collection Diamant presentation comes to an end, making these jeweled refillable bottles highly sought after by collectors.

Fragrance Notes

Originally launched in 1983, Paris is classified as a floral fragrance. It opens with rose, mimosa, hyacinth, geranium, green notes, nasturtium, orange blossom, hawthorn, bergamot, and cassia before developing into an elegant floral heart of rose, violet, lily, lime blossom, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and orris root. The fragrance settles into a sophisticated base of iris, musk, heliotrope, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, and cedar, creating the unmistakably romantic floral signature that has made Paris one of Yves Saint Laurent's most enduring classics.