flacon

Small scent bottle

A flacon is a small decorative bottle, typically for perfume or smelling salts.

The word is French and retains a slightly fancy connotation in English: The vanity held an antique flacon of rose water.

It suggests something more ornamental than a plain container.

vessel

bottle

Container for liquids

  • vialSmall glass liquid holder
  • phialSmall glass bottle
  • ampouleSealed glass dose container

container · decanter · stopper · crystal · glass · miniature · ornate · petit · carafe · cruet

perfume

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

spritz · nozzle · mist · dabber · notes · accord · essence · aroma · bouquet · perfumer

collectible

antique

Old valued collectible

auction · curio · crystal · ornamental · decorative · display · vanity · boudoir · keepsake · valuables

elegance

sophisticated

Worldly and cultured

opulent · ornate · delicate · dainty · decorative · bejeweled · gilded · etched · engraved · faceted

Categories
Opposites
vessel size and capacity

flaconjug

Handled pouring container

barrel · vat · tank · cistern · tun

vessel refinement and purpose

flaconslop bucket

Pail for liquid waste

jug · jerry can · fuel can · water barrel · storage tank

Family

flask, flagon

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G