Perfume is the “visiting card” of the fair sex: aromas can not only delight the sense of smell, but also penetrate the subconscious, for a long time imprint the image of a carrier in it. This article discusses the most sought-after perfumes that our mothers loved.
List
- 10. Factory "New Dawn", "Red Moscow"
- 9. Yves Saint Laurent, Opium
- 8. Nina Ricci, L’Air du Temps
- 7. Lancome, Climat
- 6. Paloma Picasso, Mon Parfum
- 5. Guy Laroche, J’ai Ose
- 4. Chanel, Chanel No. five
- 3. Dzintars, “Riga Lilac”
- 2. Cacharel, Anais Anais
- 1. Estee Lauder, Estee
10. Factory "New Dawn", "Red Moscow"
These perfumes symbolize perfumery in the Soviet Union. Previously, they were very popular among the fair sex of different ages. Nowadays, many people believe that such a fragrance is suitable only for grandmothers, but this opinion is not shared by all: even young girls appreciate its charm.
Perfume "Red Moscow" appeared in the mid-20s of the last century. After a few years, almost all women used these perfumes, and after decades our mothers bought them. They can be purchased at the present time, and they are sold at a very reasonable price. In this aroma notes of coriander, fragrant roses, cloves, vanilla, jasmine are felt.
9. Yves Saint Laurent, Opium
Opium perfumes were created in the late 70s of the last century. Yves Saint Laurent watched the creation of this classic perfume from and to, he even thought through the design of the bottle. In Soviet times, only very lucky women could afford Opium perfumes: such perfumes appeared in stores extremely rarely.
Some ladies believe that the very first fragrance was too harsh. Then new versions of Opium perfumes appeared, and every woman can now pick up the smell that suits her best. A plume of classic aroma can be called "medicinal". These perfumes are distinguished by spicy, floral, oriental notes. The creator of this perfume was also inspired by the smell of opium.
8. Nina Ricci, L’Air du Temps
The lid of the bottle of these perfumes is very unusual: it is made in the form of flying pigeons. Such perfumes appeared in the middle of the last century, but in the Soviet Union they began to be sold much later. Their smell is quite concentrated, it is very saturated. The basic notes of perfume are iris, cloves, gardenia, aldehydes, as well as jasmine, spices, rose, musk, oak moss and bergamot. Women note that the smell is very pleasant, “airy”, while it is solid and noble.
7. Lancome, Climat
These perfumes appeared in Paris in 1967. After some time, they gained great popularity in the Soviet Union: every girl dreamed of receiving such a perfume as a gift. It was believed that it was such spirits that prostitutes used in France: this piquant legend intrigued the fair sex very much. In the film “Irony of Fate,” the main character received Climat as a gift from her fiancé. The main notes of these perfumes are sandalwood, bergamot, violet, rosemary, daffodil, tuberose, jasmine, rose, civet and lily of the valley. Some time ago, the manufacturer released a modified, more modernized perfume Climat, which managed to gain great popularity among fashionistas.
6. Paloma Picasso, Mon Parfum
The creator of this perfume is the daughter of Pablo Picasso, talented, like her famous father. In the 80s, the perfume Mon Parfum was used by many women. The product created by Paloma Picasso turned out to be a cult: many modern fashionistas like it too. Now these spirits are called Paloma Picasso. A combination of notes of citrus, oak moss, bergamot, honey, hyacinth, coriander, rose, angelica, musk, ylang-ylang is still relevant today.
5. Guy Laroche, J’ai Ose
This perfume was created in the late 70s of the last century. J’ai Ose perfumes quickly became very fashionable. They belong to the group of floral oriental. This aroma was chosen by self-confident girls who were distinguished by their exactingness and very demanding taste. These perfumes were in demand in European countries. Originality to this perfume was given by notes of peach, coriander, and citrus. Basic notes are rose, oak moss, vetiver, benzoin, iris root, amber, sandalwood, cedar, jasmine, patchouli.
4. 5
They say a lot about these famous spirits: a masterpiece in the world of perfumery production, a legend, a classic fragrance and so on. They were created in the early 20s of the last century, and they are still actively selling them: such a “longevity” in the world of perfumery is a rarity. Persons Chanel No. 5 - Audrey Tautou, Nicole Kidman and many other celebrities. Residents of the Soviet Union, of course, heard of such a masterpiece, but few could capture these spirits at that time. It is natural that after perestroika this perfume was very popular among Russians: the previously forbidden fruit turned out to be very sweet.
3. Dzintars, “Riga Lilac”
If a man in love did not have money for expensive Parisian perfumes, most often he opted for a more budgetary option: a Latvian perfume called “Riga Lilac”. However, to get these perfumes was also very difficult, because they were brought only from the Baltic states. The basis of this aroma is lilac, and at the same time it is complemented by notes of cinnamon, which make the perfume very “tasty” and spicy.
2. Cacharel, Anais Anais
In Western countries, these spirits appeared in the late 70s, and in Russia they were able to appreciate only after perestroika. However, the same can be said of many other imported goods. This floral aroma was distinguished by tenderness, unobtrusiveness. Russian women liked him immediately, and many women wanted to receive just him as a gift on March 8th. Such perfumes can be called very elegant. They have notes of greenery, hyacinth, white lily, cloves, orange, honeysuckle, Moroccan jasmine, frankincense, and currant.
1. Estee Lauder, Estee
These perfumes from the United States of America were the first to hit Russian stores during perestroika. Perfume Estee immediately attracted the attention of the fair sex in Russia. He was new to them, although he appeared in the United States for quite some time - at the end of the 60s. Originality of this aroma is provided by notes of honey, ylang-ylang and cedar, and its basis is iris, rose, coriander and jasmine.