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Perfume is the “calling card” of the fair sex: aromas can not only please the sense of smell, but also penetrate into the subconscious, imprint the image of the wearer on it for a long time. At the present time, there are a large number of popular perfume products, but many women remember perfumes that were in demand in the past with nostalgia. This article discusses the most popular perfumes that our mothers loved.
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. At the present time, many believe that this fragrance is only suitable for grandmothers, but not everyone shares this opinion: even young girls appreciate its charm.
Perfume “Red Moscow” appeared in the mid-20s of the last century. A few years later, 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. This fragrance has notes of coriander, fragrant roses, cloves, vanilla, jasmine.
9. Yves Saint Laurent, Opium
Opium perfumes were created in the late 70s of the last century. Yves Saint Laurent followed the creation of this classic perfume from and to, he even thought over the design of the bottle. In Soviet times, only very lucky women could afford Opium perfumes: such perfumes rarely appeared in stores.
Some ladies believe that the very first fragrance was too harsh. Then new versions of Opium perfume appeared, and every woman can now choose the scent that suits her best. The trail of the classic fragrance 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 bottle cap of these perfumes is very unusual: it is made in the form of flying doves. Such perfumes appeared in the middle of the last century, but they began to be sold in the Soviet Union much later. Their smell is quite concentrated, it is very rich. The base notes of the perfume are iris, carnation, 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, Climate
This perfume 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 such perfumes were used by prostitutes in France: this spicy legend was very intriguing for the fair sex. In the film “The Irony of Fate”, the main character received Climat as a gift from her fiancé. The main notes of this perfume are sandalwood, bergamot, violet, rosemary, narcissus, tuberose, jasmine, rose, civet and lily of the valley. Some time ago, the manufacturer released a modified, more modern Climat perfume, which managed to gain great popularity among fashionistas.
6. Paloma Picasso, Mon Perfumes
The creator of this perfume is the daughter of Pablo Picasso, talented, like her famous father. In the 80s, Mon Parfum perfume was used by many of the fair sex. The product created by Paloma Picasso turned out to be a cult one: many modern fashionistas also like it. Now these perfumes have a different name – Paloma Picasso. The 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 perfume quickly became very fashionable. They belong to the group of floral-oriental. This fragrance was chosen by self-confident girls who were distinguished by exactingness and very exacting taste. These perfumes were also in demand in European countries. The originality of this perfume was given by notes of peach, coriander, and citrus fruits. Base notes are rose, oakmoss, vetiver, benzoin, orris root, amber, sandalwood, cedar, jasmine, patchouli.
4. Chanel, Chanel No. 5
A lot is said about these famous perfumes: a masterpiece in the world of perfumery products, a legend, a classic fragrance, and so on. They were created in the early 20s of the last century, and they are still actively sold: such a “longevity” in the world of perfumery is a rarity. Faces of Chanel No. 5 – Audrey Tautou, Nicole Kidman and many other celebrities. Residents of the Soviet Union, of course, heard about such a masterpiece, but few could take possession of these spirits at that time. It is quite natural that after perestroika this perfume was very popular among Russian women: 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, he most often opted for a more budget option: a Latvian perfume called “Riga Lilac”. However, it was also very difficult to get these perfumes, because they were brought only from the Baltic states. The basis of this fragrance 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 about many other imported goods. This floral fragrance was distinguished by tenderness, unobtrusiveness. Russian women immediately liked him, and many of the fair sex wanted to receive him as a gift on March 8. Such perfumes can be called very elegant. They have notes of greenery, hyacinth, white lily, carnation, orange, honeysuckle, Moroccan jasmine, incense, currant.
1. Estee Lauder, Estee
These perfumes from the United States of America were the first to hit Russian stores during perestroika. Estee perfume immediately attracted the attention of the fair sex in Russia. It was a novelty for them, although it appeared in the USA for quite a long time – in the late 60s. The originality of this fragrance is provided by notes of honey, ylang-ylang and cedar, and its base is iris, rose, coriander and jasmine.