Cartier Must de Cartier Parfum Natural Spray Flacon from 1981 (50ml) Ref. 69317135

Available for purchase in Saudi Arabia only.

The Must de Cartier Parfum Natural Spray represents one of the most elaborate early fragrance presentations created by Cartier, transforming the Maison’s first fragrance into an object intended to be kept long after the perfume itself was used. Presented here in the larger 50ml Parfum format, the fragrance is housed within an imposing gold-tone refillable case whose ribbed architectural detailing and polished surfaces give it the character of a Cartier objet rather than a conventional perfume bottle.

At the centre sits the dark amber glass flacon, signed “Parfum – Must de Cartier Paris – Vaporisateur / Natural Spray,” with the original Must de Cartier perfume still preserved inside. The internal bottle can be removed from its decorative casing, reflecting Cartier’s original refillable fragrance concept, in which the presentation itself was designed as a lasting luxury object.

The gold-tone casing is particularly distinctive, with vertically fluted side panels framing the central glass bottle and a fitted removable upper section concealing the atomiser. The underside is signed “Parfums Cartier Paris – 50 ml – Made in France – 1.6 fl. oz.” The original presentation box is marked Ref. 69317135.

This example remains in very well-preserved vintage condition, with the glass bottle and gold-tone presentation retaining an impressive overall appearance. Light surface hairlines and age-related wear are visible on the polished metal, consistent with the age and highly reflective finish of the piece. The original fitted Parfums Cartier Paris presentation box is included and shows age-related wear and discoloration to the interior lining. The external carton is not present.

More than simply a vintage fragrance, this 50ml Parfum is an unusually substantial surviving piece from the original Must de Cartier era, combining Cartier’s fragrance history with the Maison’s tradition of creating beautifully engineered personal objects. The presence of the original perfume, the larger Parfum-format bottle, the elaborate gold-tone refillable casing and its original fitted presentation box make it considerably more collectible than standard vintage Must de Cartier bottles.

• Condition: Preserved vintage piece
• Package: Full set