Many of us remember from childhood how carefully and solemnly Mama put perfume. Only for the most important events and very little. In Soviet times, getting real French perfumes was much more difficult than today. But you could not doubt - it was really original and only the best quality.
Real French spirits of Soviet times
Fidji from Guy Laroche
Among the French spirits in the USSR, Fiji was very popular. Aroma from the family of floral with exotic and slightly extravagant character.
Top notes: tuberose with bergamot and galbanum, hyacinth with iris.
Medium notes: cloves with violets, iris root and aldehydes, jasmine.
Base notes: amber and vetiver, patchouli and musk, oak moss.
Climat from Lancome
The classical French spirits of the times of youth of our mothers are Clima . The floral green aroma of these French perfumes in the USSR was equally suitable for day and evening application.
Top notes: jasmine and violet, rose, daffodil, peach with bergamot.
Middle notes: rosemary and tuberose, aldehydes.
Base notes: bamboo with vetiver and musk.
Diorella from Dior
Popular French perfume in the USSR is Diorella about the brand Dior. The smell was very fond of the freshness and spirit of freedom.
Top notes: bergamot, melon, basil and green notes.
Medium notes: honeysuckle, carnation and cyclamen, rose and peach color.
Base notes: oak moss, vetiver, musk and patchouli.
Sikkim from Lancome
Among the French spirits of the 70s and 80s, many women still remember Sikkim. A fragrance from a group of oriental floral fragrances. This is one of the most refined French spirits of Soviet times.
Top notes: cumin, bergamot, gardenia and aldehydes.
Medium notes: rose and daffodil, carnation with iris, jasmine.
Base notes: oak moss with ambergris, patchouli and leather.
Paloma Picasso
Among the present French spirits of Soviet times, many women liked Paloma Picasso from Paloma Picasso. A floral-chypre fragrance that was suitable for evening and day use.
Top notes: neroli, bergamot with coriander, lemon with rose and cloves.
Medium notes: ylang-ylang, hyacinth, patchouli with mimosa.
Base notes: sandalwood, musk, vetiver and civet.
