Little is known about Soviet perfumery after the revolution and World War II. In 1917, the world famous house of A. Rallet & Co was nationalized and first renamed the State Soap Factory No. 4, and then became the Svoboda Factory.

At the same time, the Novaya Zarya factory (the heir to the Brokar firm) took over the production of fragrances, while Svoboda concentrated on the production of soaps, tooth powders, creams, shaving products, etc. Unfortunately, the traditions and experience accumulated before the revolution were partially lost. And because of the political regime, there was no question of free circulation of spirits between the USSR and Western countries.

In the Soviet Union, the following were very popular:

• Riga Lilac by Dzintars;
• Anais Anais from Cacharel;
• Estee by Estee Lauder
• Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso and other legends, which we will tell more about in this post.

Post-war industry development

After World War II, the perfumery and cosmetic industry was restored not only in the Soviet Union, but also in Europe. Already in 1947, Dior released the Miss Dior perfume, and a year later, the house of Nina Ricci presented its fragrance L "Air du Temps. The production of essential oils and fragrances was also resumed in the USSR. The factories" Novaya Zarya "and" Northern Lights "started working again. training of future professionals began in 1949. But despite the general growth of production and a wide range ( large and small factories produced up to 400 items!), an insufficient variety of raw materials gradually became noticeable. To exchange experience, leading specialists and employees of Soyuzparfymerprom and VNIISNDV began to travel abroad in the 1950s and 1960s - to China, France, Switzerland, and then they made business trips to Brazil, the USA and Holland. There they got acquainted with Western masters and the work of perfume companies.

However, the exchange of experience was not one-sided. Then, for the first time in the USSR, a fashion show of the Dior house took place. It happened in 1959, and at the same time, Soviet women recognized the Miss Dior fragrance. It is said that representatives of the French fashion house brought with them about 500 liters of perfume. Some of them were sprayed during fashionable presentations, and some were donated to the wives of diplomats and senior officials.

Despite the fact that Novaya Zarya, Northern Lights and other factories of the Union republics produced their products in sufficient quantities, good cosmetics and perfumes remained in short supply. At the same time, imported goods were often meant by good ones. Sometimes perfumery from European countries, primarily East Germany, Poland, France, appeared in the USSR, but it was distributed through narrow channels of personal contacts or was sold in the Berezka stores that appeared in the mid-1960s.

The most readily available imported perfumes were probably Polish ones, for example, Pani Walewska, which combine aldehyde notes with tones of rose, jasmine and lily of the valley. Or Bulgarian Signature, Sonnet, Capri, Sha Noar and others. But, of course, the French were considered the most desirable. The vials were stored for decades, even if they were long empty. Let's remember some of them.

One of the most popular fragrances among Soviet women is Fidji. A light, feminine, airy composition of iris, hyacinth, jasmine, violet and rose with citrus accents and warm woody-musky tones was released by Guy Laroche in 1966. The dream of millions of women was perfect for both daytime and evening wear. Until now, many are in search of Fidji, but today this eau de toilette, inspired by the Pacific Islands, is licensed by the L'Oreal Corporation.

The Climat of the French brand Lancome is a whole era and in some way a symbol of the 1970s. The embodiment of femininity, luxury and charm, this composition has become one of the most coveted gifts for a Soviet woman. Remember at least "The Irony of Fate", where Ippolit Matveyevich gives Nadia a bottle of French perfume. This black and white box contains the Climat! The film shows the original 1967 artwork. Only later did the packaging become the usual blue color. The original composition, created by Gerard Goupy, was built on unforgettable floral-aldehyde accords. Unfortunately, the Climat is no longer available in its original form. In 2005 Lancome, celebrating its 70th anniversary, brought back to life some of the fragrances, including Climat. The brand's perfumers tried to recreate the bouquet as closely as possible, but the charm of the original was too difficult to repeat. The bottle, created in the 1960s by the artist Georges Delhomme, also underwent changes.

Another legendary creation by Gerard Goupy is the attractive, mesmerizing, bottomless Magie Noir. More than one woman in the USSR in the 1980s lost her head after hearing the symphony of this magical perfume. The most complex composition of black currant, raspberry, hyacinth, Bulgarian rose, honey, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, narcissus, cedar, musk, sandalwood, vetiver and other undertones, it would seem, is worthy of being a creation of the times of medieval alchemists. But it was then that witches and witches were burned at the stake! Truly, this bouquet is luxurious, like its black glass bottle, designed by Pierre Dinan.

A real masterpiece and standard of oriental family spirits. At the same time scandalous and seductive, provocative and mesmerizing, Opium, released by the house of Yves Saint Laurent in 1977, was considered by some to be a covert drug propaganda! According to the idea of \u200b\u200bYves-Saint Laurent himself, perfumers Jean-Louis Sieuzac and Jean Amic were to create perfumes worthy of the Chinese empress Tsy Xi herself. The complex, multi-layered interweaving of citrus notes with sensual, spicy accords, animalistic, balsamic and smoky woody tones is ingenious and unique!

Scent Yves saint laurent - Opium

Other iconic compositions

By the way, oriental perfumery was held in high esteem not only in the USSR in the 1970s and 1980s. But in the Soviet Union, among such fragrances, such perfumes were also popular as from Christian Dior, the Guy Laroche brand, Ispahan from Yves Rocher,

However, it should be said that there were fragrances in the Soviet Union that became popular in the West. One of the striking examples is, released in 1992 under the brand of the Soviet fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. True, this perfume was developed jointly with L'Oreal, but the designer participated in its creation from start to finish and came up with the name himself.
Maroussia is the name of the mother and granddaughter of Vyacheslav Zaitsev, and it is consonant with the phrase "my Rus" (ma Russie, fr.). The fragrance triumphantly appeared on the western market and continues to attract interest to this day. Including in modern Russia. In its intriguing sound, the invisible fibers of a whole galaxy of shades are intertwined, among which animalistic, aldehydic, floral, resinous and sweetish facets stand out.
What perfume do you remember from the Soviet past?

In the last century, in the days of the USSR, men exuded almost the same smell, due to the lack of a man'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, were several tanks of the highest quality sandalwood oil, which lasted 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 the military campaigns, the opportunity to perform hygienic procedures was rare, so the French emperor ordered to create a remedy 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 only necessary to add 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 disinfecting 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.

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

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 abound in various boxes and bubbles. In the USSR, the cost of a good French scent was one third of the average salary. 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 French cologne was completely problematic. But, 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.

Do you like the fragrances of the past?

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Now to become the owner of USSR perfumery, there is an opportunity, at online auctions, in specialized stores, as well as collectors. USSR men's colognes were more readily available. Nowadays, 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 keep their fragrances.

Conclusion

Nowadays, there is an opinion that a man should smell like expensive cognac, a gorgeous cigar, an exquisite aroma, in the USSR, a man must smell 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, making the right choice for yourself 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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Perfume AGAT

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

AERO perfume

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

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

You can find a similar scent 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
You can find a similar scent 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
You can find a similar scent 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
A similar scent can be found in the perfume: I sove surprise, Intrigue 2

Spirits BIS

The initial notes of this perfume 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 you can find in 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 OF LOVE perfume

The initial notes of this perfume 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

DIALOGUE perfume

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 perfumes: 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, santalum, sivet, oak moss
You can find a similar scent in perfume: 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
You can find a similar scent 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
A similar scent can be found in perfumes: 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

Perfume 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 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

MANA DZIMTANE perfume

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
You can find a similar scent 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 initial 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
You can find a similar scent 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, oak moss
You can find a similar scent in colognes: Mister, Corvette

Cologne DZINTARS 21

The initial 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
You can find a similar scent 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
You can find a similar scent in colognes: Elegant man, Future Code Sekret, Be Trendy Force

Perfume LUCK

The initial notes of these perfumes were - hyacinth, freesia, narcissus
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 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 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

ESSE perfume

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 fragrance 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
A similar scent can be found in 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
You can find a similar scent in perfumes: Glamstone Coral, Opera

SILHOUETTE perfume

The initial notes of this perfume 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
You can find a similar scent in the perfume: I love rumba, Floral Trai

RIZHANKA perfume

The initial notes of these perfumes were - lily of the valley, lilac, mandarin, 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 \u200b\u200bperfume

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

Odette perfume

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, petgrain, 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, santalum, benzoin gum
You can find a similar scent in perfume: 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 perfume: I love magic, I love present, Lady Dream Chic

KEMERI perfume

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


Similar Scent: I love glamor, Lady Dream Beatiful
A similar scent can be found 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
You can find a similar scent 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: Secret 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

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 it was these spirits that French prostitutes allegedly used! Moreover, in the film "The Irony of Fate" Hippolyte gives Nadia the very same perfume ... Well, how not to start dreaming about Climat after this?

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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, “Red Moscow” was produced on its basis at the Novaya Zarya factory.

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 by Dzintars

If the young man, for financial reasons, did not give his girlfriend a “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 fragrance Opium, released in 1977, was the creation of Yves Saint Laurent himself - the master controlled the process of creating perfumes 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 every taste. The classic version with a pronounced oriental character 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, orris root, jasmine, vetiver, cedar and rose, and an interesting sound was added by accords of aldehydes, coriander, citrus and peach.

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci

Spirits with the legendary lid in the form of soaring doves were once the hallmark of the House of Nina Ricci, and 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 him 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. Still, because orange, currant, white lily, Moroccan jasmine and “green” shades are a very elegant combination.

Chanel No. 5 by Chanel

Eternal classics, legend, perfume masterpiece - a lot can be said about this famous scent. It was released 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, from Coco Chanel herself, to 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 United States 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 designing jewelry for the Tiffany house for many years. But Paloma, like her dad, is a very gifted person, so in the world of perfumery she managed to create a cult product. Perfumes that enjoyed success in 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.