What perfume did they wear in the 50s?

Top of the range perfumes were around at that time – Chanel, Dior, Estee Lauder and Guerlain, for example. But none of the mums and aunts I knew in the 50s wore any of those. I'm sure they weren't sold in your average small town Boots or chemist's shop.
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What perfumes were popular in the 50s?

Perfume Ads of the 1950s
  • Gourielli Moonlight Mist Fragrance (1952) ...
  • Caron Bellodgia Perfume Bottle (1950) ...
  • Chanel No 5 Spray Cologne (1958) ...
  • Tabu the "Forbidden" Perfume By Dana (1951)
  • English Lavender Yardley Bottle (1950) ...
  • Jean Patou Joy Perfume Eau De Toilette (1955) ...
  • Caron Poivre Perfume Bottle (1955)
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What was the most popular perfume in the 50s?

Welcome to the '50s

Although launched in 1948, Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps became one of the defining fragrances of the 1950s.
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What perfumes were popular in the early 1960s?

Popular Women's Fragrances From the 1960s
  • Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
  • Tuvache Oh! de London.
  • Rochas Femme.
  • Piguet Fracas.
  • Dana Tabu.
  • Faberge Tigress.
  • Prince Matchabelli Wind Song.
  • Hermes Caleche.
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What are some old perfumes?

The Top 5 Classic Perfumes
  • 01 of 05. No. 5 Perfume by Chanel. ...
  • 02 of 05. L'Air Du Temps Perfume by Nina Ricci. L'Air du Temps launched in 1948, in the aftermath of World War 2. ...
  • 03 of 05. Joy Perfume by Jean Patou. ...
  • 04 of 05. Shalimar Perfume by Guerlain. ...
  • 05 of 05. Miss Dior Perfume by Christian Dior.
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THE ULTIMATE FASHION HISTORY: The 1950s



What is the oldest selling perfume?

Acqua di Colonia Santa Maria Novella

The oldest of their perfumes still in production is their Acqua di Colognia which was first bottled in 1533 by the Dominican friars that ran the apothecary. This perfume was created for Catherine de' Medici and the main notes are rose and citrus.
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What is the most vintage perfume?

Vintage Perfumes You'll Definitely Love
  • 01/14These vintage perfumes will win your heart! ...
  • 02/14Chanel No. ...
  • 03/14Opium By Yves Saint Laurent Eau De Toilette. ...
  • 04/14Shalimar By Guerlain Eau De Parfum. ...
  • 05/14Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne. ...
  • 06/14L'Artisan Parfumeur Arcana Rosa. ...
  • 07/14Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey.
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What was the smell of the 70s?

1. Musk. It was a musky decade, overall, whether you wore Jovan, Old Spice or English Leather.
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What perfumes were popular in the 1940s?

Perfume Ads of the 1940s
  • Lentheric Confetti Perfumes (1945) ...
  • Bourjois Evening In Paris Perfume (1942) ...
  • Lucien Lelong Perfume (1942) ...
  • Cargo Men's Toiletries Minneapolis Mn (1946)
  • Coty L'origan Perfume (1943) ...
  • Mary Dunhill Colognes Bottle Fragrance (1946) ...
  • Barbara Gould Skylark Perfume Leonard Art (1945)
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What is considered old lady perfume?

Suddenly, the bottles our grandmothers adored — the ones filled with classic notes, like rosewood and patchouli — were labeled "old-lady perfumes." Juicy fruits, creamy vanilla, and sweet desserts were the notes the cool kids were wearing, so my beloved, classic scents got the shaft.
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What is the prettiest smelling perfume?

20 best perfumes for women reviewers can't get enough of
  • Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne. ...
  • Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum. ...
  • Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum. ...
  • Versace Bright Crystal. ...
  • Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb. ...
  • Chloé Eau de Parfum. ...
  • Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum. ...
  • Scentbird Subscription. $16.95 at Scentbird.
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What is the number 1 perfume in the world?

Chanel No.

Top notes: May rose, jasmine florals, citrus. It's been 100 years since its launch, but Chanel No. 5 remains the world's most famous perfume. This powdery floral is a masterful blend of over 80 ingredients, including ylang-ylang, Rose Centrifolia and jasmine.
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What perfumes were popular in the 1930s?

Perfume Ads of the 1930s
  • Bourjois Perfume (1933) ...
  • Bellodgia Caron Collectible Antique Perfume (1930)
  • Roger & Gallet Perfume (1930) ...
  • Guerlain Coque D'or Perfume Bottle (1938) ...
  • Caron Bellodgia Perfume (1935) ...
  • Lavande Yardley Skiing Theme French Language (1934)
  • Lentheric Bouquet Fragrance (1937)
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What was the most popular perfume in the 1970s?

Popular Women's Fragrances From the 1970s
  • Revlon Charlie.
  • Yves Saint Laurent Opium.
  • Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps.
  • Cacharel Anais Anais.
  • Avon Sweet Honesty.
  • Love's Baby Soft.
  • Faberge Babe.
  • Goya Aqua Manda.
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What perfumes were popular in the 1920s?

Perfume Ads of the 1920s
  • Roger & Gallet Le Jade.
  • Les Pois De Senteur De Chez Moi Caron (1928)
  • Djer-kiss Fragrance Ad Willy Pogany Art (1921) # | » via | buy on eBay.
  • Roger & Gallet Le Jade.
  • Djer-Kiss.
  • Lentheric Perfums.
  • Colgate's Perfume (1925) # | » via | buy on eBay.
  • 1925.
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Is white shoulders a vintage perfume?

Launched by the design house of Evyan in 1949, White Shoulders is a refined white floral fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of classic florals including gardenia, lilac, amber, oakmoss, and jasmine. This is the vintage Cologne version.
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What perfume was popular in 1982?

Sophia perfume by Coty — Sophia Lauren (1982)
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What does Shalimar smell like?

Scent. The fragrance contains notes of bergamot, lemon, iris, jasmine, rose, patchouli, vetiver, opopanax, tonka bean, frankincense, sandalwood, musk, civet, ambergris, leather, and vanilla. It is considered to be an Oriental perfume (see Fragrance Wheel).
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What did the 60s smell like?

Take a whiff of the Sixties.

What did the Sixties smell like? No, the answer is not "hippies." For those who grew up in the era, the decade was a bouquet of fresh grass, new plastic, Ipana toothpaste, orange sherbet and meatloaf. We also think the following scents will take anyone back to the 1960s.
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What perfume was popular in 1971?

Chanel No. 19 perfume was first marketed in 1971. The number 19 was chosen to commemorate Coco Chanel's birthday, the 19th of August. The perfume was launched just a year before she died, and the scent was created by Henri Robert.
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Why did hippies smell like patchouli?

Experts suggest that regular use of patchouli oil by hippies is because of the raw, earthy and natural nature of this oil. Hippies preferred using products that were not artificially manufactured and were cruelty free. Those are characteristics of patchouli oil.
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What was Princess Diana's Favourite perfume?

Princess Diana's favourite perfume was Penhaligon's Bluebell - and you can still buy it today | HELLO!
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What was the first perfume?

What was the first perfume ever made? The first modern perfume(oils blended in an alcohol solution) ever made was Hungary Water. This perfume was a blend of lemon, orange blossom, thyme, and rosemary notes. It was made for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary in 1370.
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Does Chanel No 5 smell like an old lady?

For anyone who has ever thought of CHANEL No. 5 as an old-lady scent, obviously doesn't understand it! This perfectly powdery, soapy aldehyde, and floral chypre is for the most discerning of noses. A perfume that every "real" woman should wear at least once in her life!
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