Worth Perfume Tester Racks

Nice looking vintage tester racks for Worth perfumes, two have lucite bases and the other is wooden. The perfumes displayed are: Je Reviens, Vers Toi, Vers le Jour, Dans la Nuit, Requete, Sans Adieu, Imprudence, and Projets.

Imprudence by Worth c1938

Imprudence by Worth: launched in 1938. Created by Maurice Blanchet.

The name means "reckless" in French.

Worth was clever in crafting a series of perfumes with evocative names that told a love story, making each fragrance feel like a chapter in a romantic narrative. The titles of this series included "Dans la Nuit" ("In the Night"), "Vers le Jour" ("Towards the Day"), "Sans Adieu" ("Without Goodbye"), "Je Reviens" ("I Will Return"), "Vers Toi" ("Towards You"), "Projets" ("Plans" or "Projects"), "Imprudence" ("Recklessness"), and "Requête" ("Request"). Together, these names reflect the emotional stages of a love affair: the mystery and intimacy of the night, the promise of a new day, the bittersweet parting without farewells, the pledge of return, and the eventual reunification. These titles conjure up a romantic progression, from the initial allure of love to the challenges and uncertainties that arise, and finally, the enduring nature of affection.

It was available in parfum, bath soap, dusting powder, eau de cologne and hand soap. It was suggested to be worn during the autumn and winter months.