Fashionable perfume of the 80s. Foreign perfumery of the Soviet Union

Many of us remember from childhood how mother carefully and solemnly applied perfume. Only for the most important events and very little. In Soviet times, getting real French perfume was much more difficult than it is today. But there was no doubt - these were really originals and only of the best quality.

Fidji by Guy Laroche

They were very popular among French perfumes in the USSR. A floral scent with an exotic and slightly extravagant character.

Top notes: tuberose with bergamot and galbanum, hyacinth with iris.

Middle notes: cloves with violets, orris root and aldehydes, jasmine.

Base notes: amber and vetiver, patchouli and musk, oak moss.

Climat by Lancome

Our mothers are considered classic French perfumes from the times of youth. The floral green scent of these French perfumes in the USSR was equally suitable for daytime and evening use.

Top notes: jasmine and violet, rose, daffodil, peach with bergamot.

Middle notes: rosemary and tuberose, aldehydes.

Base notes: bamboo with vetiver and musk.

Diorella by Dior

Popular French perfume in the USSR is Diorella about the Dior brand. The smell is very fond of freshness and the spirit of freedom.

Top notes: bergamot, melon, basil and green notes.

Middle notes: honeysuckle, carnation and cyclamen, rose and peach blossom.

Base notes: oak moss, vetiver, musk and patchouli.

Sikkim by Lancome

Among the French perfumes of the 70s and 80s, many women still remember Sikkim. A fragrance from the group of oriental floral fragrances. This is one of the most sophisticated French perfumes of the Soviet era.

Top notes: cumin, bergamot, gardenia and aldehydes.

Middle notes: rose and daffodil, carnation with iris, jasmine.

Base notes: oak moss with amber, patchouli and leather.

Paloma picasso

Among the real French spirits of Soviet times, many women liked Paloma Picasso by Paloma Picasso. A floral-chypre scent that was suitable for evening and daytime use.

Top notes: neroli, bergamot with coriander, lemon with rose and cloves.

Middle notes: ylang-ylang, hyacinth, patchouli with mimosa.

Base notes: sandalwood, musk, vetiver and civet.

Perfume AGATE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - violet, lily of the valley, cloves, orange

Heart notes - rose, jasmine, geranium, iris
Final notes - musk, amber, nutmeg

A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Coquette 1, Accord, Glamstone Coral

Spirits AERO

The initial notes of these perfumes were - hyacinth, lily of the valley, violet,

Heart notes - carnation, jasmine, rose,
Final notes - musk, vanilla, benzoin gum

A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Art Gracija, I love Delight.

Allegro perfume

The initial notes of this perfume were - orange, lily of the valley, raspberry

Heart notes - jasmine, tuberose, iris, heliotrope
Final notes - musk, amber, sandalwood, balsam

A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Iloveparadise, Allegro, BeTrendyExtreme

Cologne COURT

ALLIANCE perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were pink cyclamen, forest flowers, rose
Heart notes - magnolia, vetiver, iris, carnation
Final notes - musk, creamy vanilla, tonka bean
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: I love Singing, Glamstone Coral.

Perfume Announcement

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, orange blossom, aldehydes
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, cinnamon
Final notes - sandalwood, hot pepper, benzoin, galbanum
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Be Trendy Look, Floral Cloud, I love dancing.

Perfume ACCENT

The initial notes of these perfumes were - bergamot, violet, lily of the valley
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, hyacinth
Final notes - musk, hot pepper, galbanum
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: I love illusion, Lady Dream Elegant, Opera.

Perfume WHITE DREAM (Baltais sapnis)

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily, lily of the valley, lemon
Heart notes - tuberose, jasmine, rose, peony
Final notes - amber, white musk, santal
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Coquette 3, I love present, Floral Scent, Symphony

BOLERO perfume

The initial notes of this perfume were - orange, violet, iris, bergamot
Heart notes - clary sage, lavender, rose, tonka bean, jasmine
Final notes - musk, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I sove surprise, Intrigue 2

Spirits BIS

The initial notes of these perfumes were - pineapple, neroli, papaya
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, heliotrope, honeysuckle
Final notes - vanilla, honey, amber
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Be Trendy Fusion, Reverance

Perfume BRAVO

The initial notes of this perfume were - orange, peach, mimosa
Heart notes - rosemary, gardenia, tuberose
Final notes - musk, amber, santal
A similar scent can be found in the perfume: Be Trendy Creative, I love glamor

BORNEO perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - ylang-ylang, tuberose, neroli, bergamot


You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Opera, I love ecstasy, Secret of Rizhanka

SPRING LOVE perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - citrus, lily of the valley, peony
Heart notes - rose, jasmi, lily of the valley, tonka bean
Final notes - vanilla, musk, amber
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: One Wish, I love mambo, Allegro

Perfume VITAMINS OF LOVE 2

The initial notes of this perfume were - melon, violet, peach
Heart notes - vetiver, jasmine, tomato leaves

You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love exotic, I love dreaming

JOCOND perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - petitgrain, lily of the valley, violet, aldehydes.
Heart notes - patchouli, coriander, vetiver, jasmine, rose

You can find a similar scent in perfumes: I love luxury, Be Trendy Look

Perfume DIALOGUE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lemon, bergamot, lily of the valley, violet and aldehydes.
Heart notes - patchouli, coriander, vetiver, ylang-ylang, carnation, rose, iris.
Final notes are musky, fruity, sweet.
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Caprice, Opera

Perfume SOFT PEAS

The initial notes of these perfumes were - citrus, lily of the valley, linden flowers
Heart notes - ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose.
Final notes - amber, sandalwood, tolu balsam
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love paradise, I love pleasure

Perfume FOR YOU

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, cedar, aldehydes
Heart notes - jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, galbanum
Final notes - musk, opponax, black allspice, santal
You can find a similar scent in perfume: I love tango, Coquette 5

Perfume DZINTRARS 21

The initial notes of these perfumes were - bergamot, lily of the valley, hyacinth, lilac
Heart notes - myrta, jasmine, tuberose, iris
Final notes - musk, amber, patchouli
A similar scent can be found in the perfume: One Wish, I love pleasure, Lady Dream Chic

DZINTARS perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, cyclamen, iris, bergamot
Heart notes - fleur de orange, tuberose jasmine, neroli, patchouli, cloves
Final notes - musk, sandalwood, oakmoss, sivet
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love surprise, I love rumba

Spirits GISELE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, tuberose, freesia, geranium
Heart notes - iris, violet, tea rose,
Final notes - white musk, sandalwood, pink pepper, vetiver
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: ART Grace, I love present

Perfume ACORN

The initial notes of these perfumes were - bergamot, lily of the valley, lilac
Heart notes - cinnamon, cloves, neroli, jasmine
Final notes - musk, sandalwood, sivet, oak moss
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: I love rumba, Glamstone Agate

Perfume FOREST WIND

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, hyacinth, violet
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, galbanum, santal
Final notes - musky, balsamic, woody
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Floral Scent, Reverance

SUMMER perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, violet leaves, geranium
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, lily
Final notes - musk, vetiver, patchouli
You can find a similar scent in perfume: I love magic, Symphony

Perfume LATVIA

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, cyclamen, violet, linden
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, vetiver, patchouli
Final notes - musk, amber, sivet
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Floral Trail, I love dancing

Spirits MYSTIC

The initial notes of these perfumes were - apple, pomegranate, fig, lily of the valley
Heart notes - rose, violet, tuberose, santal
Final notes - amber, cashmere wood, tolu balsam
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: Miss 1, Christina 1, I love paradise

Spirits MIRAGE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - birch, orange, peach
Heart notes - rose, vetiver, patchouli, santal
Final notes - amber, musk, oriental spices
You can find a similar scent in perfume: I love illusion, I love rumba

Perfume MADRIGAL

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, rose, jasmine, bergamot
Heart notes - lavender, coriander, patchouli, vetiver
Final notes - musk, amber, oakmoss, galbanum
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: I love tango, I love rumba, Be Trendy Fusion

Perfume MANA DZIMTANE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, geranium, bergamot
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, neroli, iris, hyacinth, ylang-ylang
Final notes - musk, amber, bitter black pepper, cinnamon
A similar scent can be found in the perfume: I love surprise, Glamstone Coral

Cologne idol

The top notes of this cologne were - citrus, fresh herbs, galbanum
Heart notes - eucalyptus, vetiver, patchouli, clary sage, lavender
Final notes - musk, tobacco, galbanum
You can find a similar scent in colognes: Rugby, Commander 9

Cologne GOOD MORNING 1 (Labrit 1)

The top notes of this cologne were - lemon, lavender, clary sage
Heart notes - patchouli, vetiver, black pepper
Final notes - musk, sandalwood, amber
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Freestyle, Hockey

Cologne PROMETHEUS

The initial notes of this cologne were - bergamot, lemon, clove, iris
Heart notes - tuberose, lavender, patchouli, vetiver
Final notes - crystalline musk, amber, oak moss
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Future Code Key, By Trendy Power

Cologne MAESTRO

The top notes of this cologne were - lemon, bergamot, petitgrain, lavender,


A similar scent can be found in colognes: Future Code Secret, By Trendy Forse, Sport Game

Cologne VIKING

The top notes of this cologne were - bergamot, petitgrain, lavender
Heart notes - vetiver, patchouli, clary sage, cloves
Final notes - sandalwood, musk, amber
You can find a similar scent in colognes: Commander 5, Strategist, Titanic Silver

Cologne TYPHOON

The top notes of this cologne were - bergamot, black pepper, coriander
Heart notes - Santal, Fir, Clove, Vetiver
Final notes - musk, sivet, amber
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Strong man, Myth 2

Cologne DON JUAN

The initial notes of this cologne were - bergamot, lemon, ozone
Heart notes - santal, cedar, jasmine, vetiver
Final notes - musk, sivet, oakmoss
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Mister, Corvette

Cologne DZINTARS 21

The top notes of this cologne were - lemon, bergamot, petitgrain, lavender
Heart notes - vetiver, patchouli, clary sage, geranium
Final notes - sandalwood, juniper wood, leather, musk
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Future Code Key, Be Trendy active, Commander 7

Cologne MYTH

The initial notes of this cologne were - lemon, orange, bergamot
Heart notes - Santal, Neroli, Patchouli, Vetiver
Final notes - musk, oakmoss, galbanum
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Ligo festive, Stylish man

Cologne EDGAR (Edgars)

The top notes of this cologne were - citrus, rosemary, fern
Heart notes - Santal, Lavender, Coriander, Rose
Final notes - musk, leather, tobacco
A similar scent can be found in colognes: Elegant man, Future Code Sekret, Be Trendy Force

Perfume LUCK

The initial notes of these perfumes were - hyacinth, freesia, daffodil
Heart notes - iris, jasmine, rose, vetiver, fleur de orange
Final notes - white musk, sandalwood, amber
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love present, Be trendy Look

Perfume JURMALA 1

The initial notes of these perfumes were - narcissus, mandarin, lily of the valley

Final notes - opponax, cedar, musk
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: One Wish, I love luxury

Perfume JURMALA 2

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, bergamot, lemon, violet
Heart notes - vetiver, patchouli, rose, iris, vanilla
Final notes - musk, labdanum, benzoin gum
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: I love dancing, Glamstone Coral

Perfume JURMALA 3

The initial notes of this perfume were - peach, rose, violet
Heart notes - patchouli, tuberose, ylang ylang, labdanum
Final notes - leather, sandalwood, musk, amber
A similar scent can be found in the perfume: Lady Dream Beatiful, I love dancing

Perfume CHARM

Final notes - musk, galbanum, sivet
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Coquette 1, Miss 1, I love mambo

Perfume of IOLANTH

The initial notes of these perfumes were - tuberose, violet, bergamot, fresh hay
Heart notes - vetiver, ylang-ylang, clary sage, jasmine, rose,
Final notes - sivet, amber, floral musk
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: I love magic, Koketka 1, Reverance

Perfume ESSE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, black currant, lilac, violet
Heart notes - tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose
Final notes - sivet, ambergris, cassia
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Illusion, ART Ideal, Be Trendy extreme

Perfume PICCOLO

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lilac, lemon, neroli
heart notes - rose, carnation, iris, jasmine
final notes - amber, sivet, patchouli, labdanum
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: I love mambo, Be Trendy Creative

Perfume SILVER ARROW

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, aldehydes, ylang-ylang
Heart notes - santal, jasmine, rose, lilac
Final notes - amber, vetiver, oak moss
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love rumba, Intrigue 2

Perfume PRESTIGE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - ylang-ylang, cloves, lily of the valley, bergamot
heart notes - tuberose, patchouli, vetiver, coriander
final notes - leather, tobacco, amber
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Glamstone Coral, Opera

SILHOUETTE perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lemon, peach, freesia
Heart notes - melon, kiwi, tuberose, rose
Final notes - woody musk, vanilla, myrtle
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Announcement, I love singing

Spirits OLD RIGA (Vecriga)

The initial notes of these perfumes were - ylang-ylang, geranium, neroli, bergamot
Heart notes - rose, jasmi, patchouli, tonka bean
Final notes - leather, vanilla, benzoin, amber
A similar scent can be found in the perfume: I love rumba, Floral Trai

RIZHANKA perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, lilac, tangerine, aldehydes
Heart notes - carnation, hyacinth, jasmine, gardenia
Final notes - sivet, musk, heliotrope
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Glamstone Agat, Opera, I love dreaming

Reverance perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - ylang-ylang, tuberose, neroli, bergamot
Heart notes - rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, tonka bean
Final notes - leather, vanilla, musk, amber
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Opera, Reverance, I love surprise

RIGONDA ​​perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, bitter black pepper, bergamot
Heart notes - Santal, Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon
Final notes - musk, patchouli, oakmoss
You can find a similar scent in perfume: Caprice, I love ecstasy

Perfume Odette

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, morning rose, wildflowers
Heart notes - Santal, Jasmine, Pear
Final notes - amber, vetiver, white pepper
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love delight, I love paradise, Miss 1

Perfume AUTUMN (Rudens)

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, rose, lilac
Heart notes - patchouli, vetiver, santal
Final notes - tonka bean, oakmoss, amber
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: I love tango, Intrigue 1, Intrigue 2

DON'T FORGET perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lemon, fleur de orange, lily of the valley
Heart notes - carnation, violet, rose, patchouli
Final notes - musk, sandalwood, vetiver
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: I love illusion, Be Trendy Creative

Perfume CHRISTINA

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, hyacinth, orange
Heart notes - violet, rose, petitgrain, jasmine
Final notes - white musk, sandalwood, pine, galbanum
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Announcement, I love present, I love mambo

Perfume KOMPROMISS

The initial notes of these perfumes were - geranium, cyclamen, orange, lily of the valley
Heart notes - carnation, violet, rose, fleur de orange
Final notes - musk, sandalwood, vetiver, galbanum
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: ART Ideal, ART Style, Reverance

Perfume CONSUELO

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily, violet, lilac
Heart notes - jasmine, tuberose, rose, vetiver, hyacinth
Final notes - flower honey, musk, sandalwood, benzoin gum
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Miss 1, Lady Dream Elegant

Spirits of ART and LOVE

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, cloves, aldehydes
Heart notes - Santal, Jasmine, Vetiver, Rose, Patchouli
Final notes - musk, sivet, black pepper
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Caprice, Accord, Be Trendy Creative

Perfume PENDANT

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, fleur de orange, bergamot, iris
Heart notes - Santal, Jasmine, Vetiver, Lilac
Final notes - musk, sivet, patchouli
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: Glamstone Agate, Reverance

Perfume CONTACT

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, jasmine, rose
Heart notes - Santal, Benzoin, Opponax
Final notes - musk, amber, bitter black pepper
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: I love illusion, ART Elegance, I love surprise

Perfume KOMPLEMENT 1

The initial notes of these perfumes were - aldehydes, bergamot, lily of the valley
Heart notes - Santal, Vetiver, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose
Final notes - musk, amber, sivet
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: ART Grace, I love paradise, Floral Cloud

Perfume CANON

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, jasmine, tuberose, raspberry
Heart notes - Santal, Carnation, Violet, Rose
Final notes - musk, amber, bitter black pepper, galbanum
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: I love magic, I love present, Lady Dream Chic

Perfume KEMERI

The initial notes of this perfume were - lemon, petitgrain, bergamot, violet


Similar Scent: I love glamor, Lady Dream Beatiful
You can find a similar scent in perfume: I love glamor, Lady Dream Beatiful

Perfume Witch (Burve)

The initial notes of these perfumes were - aldehydes, lily of the valley, limo clove, geranium
Heart notes - jasmine, carnation, ylang-ylang, geranium, rose
Final notes - musk, vetiver, santalum, galbanum
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: One Wish, Simfonija, Glamstone Coral

Perfume KOKETKA

The initial notes of these perfumes were - aldehydes, lily of the valley, violet
Heart notes - jasmine, heliotrope, iris
Final notes - musk, patchouli, galbanum
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Mystery of Rizhanka, I love luxury, Be Trendy Look

CREDO perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - rose, lily of the valley, bergamot, violet
Heart notes - tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, cloves
Final notes - woody, sandalwood, balsamic
Similar Scent: I love mambo, I love delight, Opera

Cologne COURT

The initial notes of this cologne were - lemon, bergamot, orange, pine
Heart notes - jasmine, patchouli, vetiver, black pepper, ginger
Final notes - white musk, balsamic resins, leather
You can find a similar scent in colognes: Stylish man, Surfing, Commander 5

How many of you remember the smell of perfume "Krasnaya Moskva"? If you have caught the era of the USSR, then you must have heard this smell at least once, because it was one of the most popular and famous perfumes of that time.

In this issue, we will recall what other examples of old-school perfumery were used by people of the Soviet era. For some, these names will not mean anything, but for some they were and remain fragrances of the past, which cannot be replaced by any modern scent from Dior or Chanel.

1. Cologne "Carpathians". Lviv perfume factory. Strong, noble Soviet-style smell.

2. "Perhaps ..." perfume. Or maybe not a perfume? Created in Poland and named after Eddie Rosner's popular song "Maybe". A floral bouquet with a delicate and airy aroma.

3. The legend of Russian perfumery - the perfume "Krasnaya Moskva". For some, this perfume is a symbol of the era and longing for the old days, for others it is a sign of conservatism. The sillage of perfume unfolds with the aromas of iris and vanilla.

6. Spirits "Kuznetsky Most". The charm of the classics! Top note: grapefruit, currant. Heart of the fragrance: pineapple. Trail: cedar, musk.

7. Perfume "Recognition" was created at the "Novaya Zarya" factory and is dedicated to the theater. In light flower arrangement a declaration of love to the theater and the woman sounds. Citrus and the freshness of greens with hints of white peony and jasmine are a hymn to beauty and emotion.

8. Perfume in the form of a table lamp is called “Lamp”. Combine "Flora", Tallinn.

9. Perfume "Sweetheart". Factory "New Dawn". Notes of freesia and incense.

10. Perfume "Charming minx". Factory "New Dawn". Wood moss, vanilla, coumarin.

11. Perfume "Persian lilac". Factory "New Dawn". The noble scent of lush lilac flowers.

Alye Parusa perfumery and glass factory. Quite a rich smell, in terms of the degree of impact, it can only compete with Castaneda mushrooms. Enlightenment is guaranteed.

13. Spirits "Lighthouse Lights". Alye Parusa perfumery and glass factory. The perfume is light, watery and airy.

14. Cologne "Chypre". Created by renowned French perfumer François Coty. Having visited Cyprus, Koti decided to preserve the aromas of the island in his memory, creating the legendary cologne Chypre, or, in Russian, “Chypre”. The Soviet version of the cologne was significantly different from the Kochi perfumery, but still had a strong and persistent scent with notes of bergamot, sandalwood and oakmoss.

15. The vintage perfume "The Queen of Spades" was made by perfumers from the "Novaya Zarya" factory in honor of the 150th anniversary of A.S. Pushkin. A classic chypre scent with rich juicy tones of oak moss, patchouli and bergamot.

16. Perfume "Red poppy". Factory "Red Dawn".

20. Perfume "Stranger" belonged to the luxury class and cost about the same as a small French perfume, so it stood on store shelves for a long time and was considered a "status" gift.

In the Soviet and perestroika times, the range of perfumes was small: your mother will probably remember 3-4 brands of perfumes that she and all her friends used. For the sake of the coveted bottle, sacrifices had to be made: imported perfumes could cost as much as the average worker's salary, and it was not easy to buy them.

We have collected 10 of the most popular scents from the past that you will be interested to know about.

Climat by Lancome

Climat was first released in 1967 in Paris. And in the 70s in the USSR, he became a real hit and the most desired gift for a Soviet girl. There was a piquant legend that these very spirits were allegedly used by French prostitutes! Moreover, in the film "Irony of Fate" Hippolyte gives Nadia the very same perfume ... Well, how can you not start dreaming about Climat after this?

Popular

As for the main notes of the fragrance, they are violet, lily of the valley, bergamot, rose, daffodil and sandalwood. By the way, the Lancome brand has recently released a new version of the Climat, which sounds very modern and will appeal to many.

"Krasnaya Moskva" of the "Novaya Zarya" factory

This fragrance is perhaps considered the main symbol of the Soviet perfumery past. Now it seems to you that "Red Moscow" can only scare away mosquitoes, but earlier perfumes occupied an honorable place on the shelf of fashionistas.

There is a version that "Krasnaya Moskva", first released in 1925, is directly related to pre-revolutionary fragrances. The French perfumer August Michel allegedly created the perfume "The Empress's Favorite Bouquet" especially for Maria Feodorovna, and after the revolution at the Novaya Zarya factory, Krasnaya Moskva was produced on its basis.

This fragrance is based on jasmine, rose and spices. And the perfume can also be considered a real "bestseller" (though only because Soviet women had no other choice for a long time): in the early 30s, literally everything smelled of them, decades later, our mothers caught the scent, and today it is produced in such the same packaging as 90 years ago.

"Riga Lilac" from Dzintars

If the young man, for financial reasons, did not give his girlfriend "French perfume" (meaning Climat, of course), then he probably chose another, more budgetary hit - "Riga Lilac" by the Latvian brand Dzintars. This fragrance was also in short supply - it was brought exclusively from the Baltic states.

There is probably no need to talk about key chords - from the name it is clear that these are lilacs, lilacs and again lilacs. The subtle notes of cinnamon add a special charm to the perfume, making the aroma spicy and "tasty".

Opium by Yves Saint-Laurent

The classic perfume Opium, released in 1977, was the creation of Yves Saint Laurent himself - the master controlled the process of creating the perfume from and to, from the perfume composition to the design of the bottle. In Soviet times, only those lucky women had Opium who, by some miracle, managed to snatch the coveted bottle: sometimes limited quantities appeared in department stores.

Today, the first version of Opium may seem too harsh and intrusive, but the fragrance has many re-editions for all tastes. Classic version with a pronounced oriental character, it was floral-spicy and with a slightly "medicinal" trail. So, by the way, it was conceived - Saint Laurent was inspired by the aroma of Japanese boxes for storing medicines. And, of course, opium - let's be honest.

J'ai Ose by Guy Laroche

Another perfume that enjoyed special popular love is J'ai Ose, which appeared in 1978. Like Opium, it belonged to the oriental floral group and was very fashionable. The perfume can rightfully be called legendary: Soviet girls with demanding taste chose it. Of course, J'ai Ose was successfully sold in Europe as well.

At the heart of the fragrance are sandalwood, patchouli, iris root, jasmine, vetiver, cedar and rose, and an interesting sound was added to it by accords of aldehydes, coriander, citrus and peach.

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci

Perfume with the legendary lid in the form of soaring doves was once business card Houses Nina ricci, and even now they occupy a worthy place in the line of fragrances. The brand released L'Air du Temps in 1948, but the perfume appeared in the Soviet Union much later, although it was worth its weight in gold.

Like many perfumes of that time, L'Air du Temps is very intense and quite concentrated. Its most characteristic notes are carnation and iris, which are harmoniously complemented by accords of bergamot, rose and jasmine.

Anais Anais by Cacharel

The delicate floral fragrance Anais Anais, like other imported perfumes, appeared in the USSR shortly after perestroika, although the “decaying West” got to know it much earlier, back in 1978. Be that as it may, our women immediately fell in love with it and for a long time was the most desired gift for March 8th.

Unlike most perfumes of that time, Anais Anais has an unobtrusive and fresh sound. Indeed, orange, currant, white lily, Moroccan jasmine and "green" shades are a very elegant combination.

Chanel No. 5 from Chanel

Eternal classics, legend, perfume masterpiece - a lot can be said about this famous scent. It saw the light of day in 1921 and is still on sale - you can count such perfume "long-livers" on one hand. The faces of the fragrance were many stars, ranging from Coco Chanel herself, ending with Nicole Kidman, Audrey Tautou and even Brad Pitt.

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

Estee by Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder is the first American brand that managed to break into the cosmetic market of the USSR during the perestroika era. Women were immediately interested in the perfume with the laconic name Estee. And this despite the fact that it appeared in the USA back in 1968! But for Soviet ladies, the fragrance was a hot novelty ...

The floral scent is based on aldehyde, coriander, rose, jasmine and iris. And cedar, ylang-ylang and honey are responsible for an interesting original sound ... Your mom has great taste!

Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso

Another popular scent used by many women in the 80s is Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso. This perfume was released by the daughter of the great artist Pablo Picasso, who has been inventing Jewelry for the Tiffany home. But Paloma, like her dad, is a very gifted person, which is why she managed to create a cult product in the world of perfumery. Perfumes that enjoyed success during the Soviet era can be found on store shelves today, but now instead of Mon Parfum they are called simply Paloma Picasso.

We are sure that you will also like this "mother's" scent. The combination of notes of hyacinth, ylang-ylang, bergamot, angelica, rose and citrus is relevant to this day.

In the last century, during the Soviet era, men exuded almost the same smell, due to the lack of men's perfume as such. There were only a few colognes, which mainly served a sanitary and hygienic function. Men bought colognes that could not afford and used them after shaving, and some even washed with them.

Wealthier people bought Soviet colognes for men who became fashionable. The most sensational at that time was - "Chypre". It was the best cologne for men in the USSR.

Speaking about the most famous men's cologne of the last century, it should be noted that it appeared in the 60s, thanks to enthusiastic perfumers, who, under the impression of Cypriot aromas, beat them and gave them the name - "Chypre". It consisted of exotic plants, sandalwood oil and ethyl alcohol.

Quality and durability

Chypre possessed these two main characteristics, since it included:

• real, Indian sandalwood;
• bergamot;
• patchouli;
• labdanum;
• oak moss.

A generous gift from India - the USSR in the 50s, several tanks of the highest quality sandalwood oil became, it was enough for several decades of production.

Expert opinion

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

Towards the end of the 80s, Chypre was produced without sandalwood oil, which significantly deteriorated in quality and eventually ceased to be popular. The modern Chypre is not worth discussing at all, since it has nothing to do with the rare original.

Sharpness and masculinity

There was another smell that also has its own history. The well-known "Triple Cologne". He is directly related to Napoleon Bonaparte. During military campaigns, the opportunity to make hygiene procedures were rare, so the French emperor ordered to create a product with a triple effect:

• refreshing;
• hygienic;
• medicinal.

In Soviet times, it was used as vodka, and brochures of the 18th century became an example for use, they specifically described the benefits. It was necessary to add only 30-50 drops of the elixir to the water to get rid of migraines and heart palpitations. There were also other Soviet, men's colognes. One of the cheapest was cologne - "Carnation" - this was suitable for disinfection of wounds and for treating the skin, from mosquitoes, and they also cleaned toothbrushes for disinfection. The colognes "Sasha" and "Russian forest", which were also popular at that time, had a less pungent aroma.

Table of men's colognes produced in the USSR since the 1930s:

Cologne name	Composition	Years of release
"Poppies"	Jasmine, orange blossom, rose, fresh herbs	1930s
"Carpathians"	Woody-musky nuances, pine needles, mountain flowers, medicinal herbs	1960s
"Zeus"	Heliotrope, cloves, geraniums, coumarin, sandalwood, shalbanum, lavender, patchouli, oakmoss, musk	1980s
"Commander"	Lavender, bergamot, orange blossom, tobacco, patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, musk.	1980s
"Tourist"	Oakmoss, amber, lemon, herbs, lavender	1970-1971
"Ocean"	Tobacco, bergamot, aldehydes, lemon, oakmoss, musk, seaweed, lavender, rose	1960s
"Russian forest"	Pine needles, oak moss, cedar, vetiver, patchouli	1064-1965
"Diplomat"	Tobacco, citrus, vetiver, amber, sandalwood, musk	1970s
"Hussar"	Vetiver, sandalwood, bergamot, orange, oakmoss, amber, musk, jasmine, rose, lavender, vanillin	1980s
"Hamlet"	Morocco, musk, amber, bergamot, lily of the valley, lavender, citrus	1960s

Expert opinion

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

Men's colognes of the USSR were not full of variety, 4-5 bottles in a specialized place. Nowadays, shops are replete with various boxes and bubbles. In the USSR, the cost of a good French scent was one third of the average wage. The current cost, a few thousand, is an insignificant part of our average salary. For a modern male representative, it is easy to purchase almost any fragrance, for a Soviet person it was problematic to find a perfume, there were no such products in public stores.

Photogallery of colognes of the USSR

French colognes for men of the USSR

At that time, men did not have a large selection of fragrances, and buying a French cologne was completely problematic. But, for the fashionistas of that era, the sensational and not cheap at that time colognes "Consul" and "Commander", were produced by the "Novaya Zarya" factory, joint production of the USSR and France. Favorite by those standards was the "Riga myth" - a fragrance that won thousands of hearts of Soviet women.

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Now to become the owner of perfumery of the USSR, there is an opportunity, at online auctions, in specialized stores, as well as from collectors. USSR men's colognes were more readily available. Nowadays, the original, Soviet perfumery is more expensive than the average French fragrance. Because they were made from better quality components than those that are now. Their production was regulated by the requirements of GOST, so the aroma was of high quality and truly persistent. Bottles released 30-40 years ago still retain their fragrances.

Conclusion

Nowadays, there is an opinion that a man should smell like expensive cognac, an elegant cigar, exquisite aroma, in the USSR, a man smelled like cologne. Now any man can get a scent as easy as shelling pears. In any store - a choice for every taste and color, of different price categories. Therefore, do right choice for myself, and as a gift has become almost an everyday matter and easily accessible.

The times of total scarcity have passed, but the era of colognes, many remember with light sadness, and some still keep the smells of past years.

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

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