Favorite perfume of our mothers

The choice of perfume from our mothers and grandmothers was not so extensive as ours. Nevertheless, Soviet women were much more passionate hunter flavors. And this is not surprising, because the perfume is not just chose, and "get"!

In Soviet and perestroika range of perfumes it was small - probably remember your mother 3-4 brand spirits, who enjoyed both she and all her friends. For the coveted bottle had to make sacrifices: the cost of imported spirits would be equal to the average salary of workers, and to buy them was not easy.

We've gathered 10 of the most popular flavors of the past, which you might be interested to know.

Climat by Lancome

Climat first fragrance was released in 1967 in Paris. And in the 70s in the Soviet Union, he became an instant hit and the most desired gift for the Soviet girl. Went tidbit is a legend that it is these spirits are supposedly French prostitutes! Moreover, in the film "Irony of Fate" Hippolytus gives Nadia the same perfume ... Well, as after this will not start dreaming about Climat?

With regard to the basic notes of flavor, this violet, lily of the valley, bergamot, rose, narcissus and sandalwood. By the way, Lancome brand recently released a new version Climat, which sounds very modern and many have to taste.

"Red Moscow" factory "New Dawn"

This fragrance is perhaps considered to be the main symbol of the perfume of the Soviet past. It now seems to you that the "Red Moscow" except that you can repel mosquitoes, but before the spirits held a place of honor on a shelf fashionistas. There is a version that the "Red Moscow", first released in 1925, is directly related to the pre-revolutionary flavor. French perfumer Michel August supposedly created spirits' favorite bouquet Empress "especially for Maria Feodorovna, and after the revolution in the factory" New Dawn "based on it has been made" Red Moscow ".

At the heart of this fragrance - jasmine, rose and spices. And the spirits can be considered a bestseller (although only because of Soviet women for a long time there was no other choice) - in the early 30's they smelled just about anything, after decades scent caught our mothers, but today it is available in the same package as 90 years ago.

"Riga lilac" by Dzintars

If a young man for financial reasons are not given to his girlfriend "French perfume" (meaning Climat, of course), he certainly chose another, more budget hit - "Riga lilac" Latvian mark Dzintars. This fragrance was also in short supply - it brought exclusively from the Baltic states.

About the key chord, probably do not need to say - from the title it is clear that this is the lilac, lilac and lilac again. The special charm of the spirits give barely perceptible notes of cinnamon making a spicy aroma and "delicious."

Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

Opium classic fragrance, released in 1977, was the creation of the Yves Saint Laurent - master oversaw the creation of perfume inside and out, starting with the fragrance bottle design and finishing. In Soviet times, Opium was only the lucky who managed miraculously to snatch the coveted bottle - sometimes restricted party appeared in department stores. Today is the first version of Opium may seem too harsh and intrusive, but the flavor has many editions to suit every taste. The classic version with a pronounced Oriental character was a floral-spicy and slightly "medicinal" train. So, by the way, it was intended - Saint Laurent was inspired by the scent of Japanese boxes for storage of medicines. And of course, opium - be honest.

J'ai Ose by Guy Laroche

Still other perfume, enjoy special national love, - J'ai Ose, appeared in 1978. Like Opium, scent belonged to a group of East-floral and very fashionable. Perfume can rightly be called legendary - the Soviet woman with a demanding taste chose his name. By itself, J'ai Ose successfully sold in Europe.

The heart of the fragrance - sandalwood, patchouli, orris root, jasmine, vetiver, cedar and rose, and interesting sound to it added chords aldehydes, coriander, citrus and peach.

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci

Perfume with a lid in the form of the legendary soaring pigeons were once the hallmark of the house Nina Ricci, and now occupy a worthy place in the line of fragrances. Brand released L'Air du Temps in 1948, but in the Soviet Union perfume appeared much later, though valued its weight in gold.

Like many of the spirits of the time, L'Air du Temps - a very busy and quite concentrated. His most characteristic notes - carnation and iris, are harmoniously augmented chords of bergamot, rose and jasmine.

Anais Anais by Cacharel is

Delicate floral fragrance Anais Anais, as well as other imported perfumes appeared in the Soviet Union shortly after the restructuring, although the "decadent West" got to know him much earlier - in 1978. Whatever it was, our women he once loved, and has long been the most desired gift on March 8.

Unlike most of the time perfumes, Anais Anais is unobtrusive and fresh sound. Still, after the orange, currant, white lily, jasmine and Moroccan "green" shades - a very elegant combination.

Chanel No. 5 by Chanel

A timeless classic, a legend, a masterpiece of perfume - this famous fragrance can say a lot. He was released in 1921 and sold so far - such perfume "centenarians" can be counted on the fingers. Persons flavor were many stars from the very Coco Chanel, finishing with Nicole Kidman, Audrey Tautou and even Brad Pitt.

In Soviet times, many fans of perfume about these spirits, of course, have heard, but to get them was almost impossible. That is why after the restructuring Chanel No. 5, as a symbol of a life of luxury, enjoyed among Russian women resounding success.

Estee Lauder of Estee

Estee Lauder - it's the first American brand that has managed to break into the cosmetic market in the Soviet Union during perestroika. Women immediately interested perfume with laconic name Estee. And this despite the fact that he appeared in the US in 1968! But for the Soviet ladies scent was hot novelty ... The basis of floral scent - aldehyde, coriander, rose, jasmine and iris. And for an interesting original sound answer cedar, ylang-ylang and honey ... Your mother taste great!

Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso

Another popular flavor, which was used by many women in the 80s, - Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso. This perfume has released the daughter of a great artist Pablo Picasso, who for many years come up with jewelry for Tiffany House. But Paloma, as well as her father, a very gifted, and so in the world of perfumes, she managed to create a cult product. Spirits, enjoyed success in Soviet times, can be found on store shelves today, but now instead of Mon Parfum simply called Paloma Picasso.

We are confident that this "mother's" flavor and enjoy you. The combination of music, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, bergamot, angelica, rose and citrus relevant to this day.