Pinaud Elixir

After having missed out by near minutes on the vintage Pinaud Elixir find at the Dutch Shaving Shop about ten years ago, and hoping and praying that a bottle might show up on the secondary market (at a fairly reasonable price), I’ve come to grips with the reality that I’ll likely never own a “real” one. So, the next best thing would be to make my own. I can find dozens of reasonably-priced vintage glass Pinaud bottles that match how the Elixir shampoo would originally have been packaged, but none have labels.

So, question- does anyone here own an original, and/or would anyone be able to provide measurements and a high-res scan, so I might print a replica label? Thanks in advance!

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  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,248MI6 Agent
    I use their lilac after-shave and love it. Good luck with your search! -{
    Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
    Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
  • Bond_323Bond_323 Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    I use their lilac after-shave and love it. Good luck with your search! -{

    They make some really great products. My barber uses several of their “Clubman” products in his shop. Pinaud, on their official site, even has a page dedicated to Bond and Pinaud. Makes me wish they’d re-make the shampoo!

    Interestingly, I’ve heard from a few sources that have owned the Elixir, there is another shampoo in the market that looks and smells like the original Pinaud product. It’s called Klorane Shampoo with Quinine. It might be a suitable filler for the reproduced bottle!
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I have both the large and small original bottles. What do you need me to do. Feel free to reach out to my email. David@thebondexperience.com
  • Bond_323Bond_323 Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    The Mantis wrote:
    I have both the large and small original bottles. What do you need me to do. Feel free to reach out to my email. David@thebondexperience.com

    David, email sent. You’re a true gentleman. Thank you!
  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,248MI6 Agent
    Bond_323 wrote:
    I use their lilac after-shave and love it. Good luck with your search! -{

    They make some really great products. My barber uses several of their “Clubman” products in his shop. Pinaud, on their official site, even has a page dedicated to Bond and Pinaud. Makes me wish they’d re-make the shampoo!

    Interestingly, I’ve heard from a few sources that have owned the Elixir, there is another shampoo in the market that looks and smells like the original Pinaud product. It’s called Klorane Shampoo with Quinine. It might be a suitable filler for the reproduced bottle!

    Found some Klorane Shampoo with Quinine on Amazon and just placed an order. Apparently it's really good and not expensive at all.
    Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
    Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
  • Bond_323Bond_323 Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    Found some Klorane Shampoo with Quinine on Amazon and just placed an order. Apparently it's really good and not expensive at all.

    I haven’t gotten any yet, so let us know your thoughts when you get it.
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Great work all! :007)
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,248MI6 Agent
    Bond_323 wrote:
    Found some Klorane Shampoo with Quinine on Amazon and just placed an order. Apparently it's really good and not expensive at all.

    I haven’t gotten any yet, so let us know your thoughts when you get it.

    Will do! -{
    Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
    Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
  • Bond_323Bond_323 Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    I ordered a bottle of the Klorane Quinine shampoo, just for kicks. I’m not sure how close it smells to the original Elixir, but it is good stuff. Nice scent! It is a bit darker red than what I’ve seen in photos of the vintage Pinaud product, but it might be doable as a “close enough.”
  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,248MI6 Agent
    Mine just arrived the other day. I've only used it once but it seems to make my hair seem thicker and it has a nice smell.
    Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
    Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
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