1980s Perfumes

Aldehydes at first light, turkish rose by dusk, honey until morning. Launched in 1983 by EMANUEL UNGARO, Diva Perfume opens with Aldehydes, Indian Tuberose and Coriander, warms into a heart of Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose and Carnation, and settles on a base of Honey,...

Pineapple at first light, honey by dusk, amber until morning.Launched in 1986 by JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER, 2 opens with Pineapple, Anise and Mandarin Orange, warms into a heart of Honey, Tuberose and Jasmine, and settles on a base of Amber, Benzoin and Sandalwood.It is...

Aldehydes at first light, patchouli by dusk, oakmoss until morning. Launched in 1988 by Estee Lauder, Knowing opens with Aldehydes, Mimosa and Rose, warms into a heart of Patchouli, Cardamom and Orris Root, and settles on a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet. Composed...

A study in white floral: bright marigold over a bed of amber.Launched in 1988 by BOUCHERON, Boucheron opens with Marigold, Orange and Tangerine, warms into a heart of Tuberose, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, and settles on a base of Amber, Civet and Sandalwood.It...

Marte is Italian for Mars, and the bottle carries a helmeted warrior's profile.Battistoni is the Roman tailoring house on Via Condotti, dressing Rome since 1946. Marte arrived in the mid-1980s, and the bottle carries a helmeted warrior's profile. The scent opens green and bracing...

A lavender signature with a pepper heart, built to linger. Launched in 1981 by Cartier, De Santos opens with Lavender, Basil and Juniper Berries, warms into a heart of Pepper, Nutmeg and Vetiver, and settles on a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut. Composed...

White floral at first light, citrus by dusk, amber until morning.Launched in 1988 by BOUCHERON, Boucheron opens with Marigold, Orange and Tangerine, warms into a heart of Tuberose, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, and settles on a base of Amber, Civet and Sandalwood.It is...

Bright angelica over a bed of oakmoss. Paloma Picasso Mon Parfum opens with Angelica, Carnation and Coriander, warms into a heart of Patchouli, Hyacinth and Jasmine, and settles on a base of Oakmoss, Honey and Sandalwood. It is made for everyday, evening and casual....

A great fragrance is the invisible part of your personality that speaks before you even arrive. The leading accords are floral, oriental, fruity, sweet and musky. It sits most naturally in autumn and winter. It moves easily from day into evening. It was launched...

Soft freesia on the skin, deep musk in the air around you.Launched in 1988 by Calvin Klein, Eternity opens with Green Notes, Freesia and Sage, warms into a heart of Carnation, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, and settles on a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Sandalwood....

Artemisia to draw them in, leather to keep them there.Launched in 1982 by GUY LAROCHE, Drakkar Noir opens with Rosemary, Artemisia and Lavender, warms into a heart of Coriander, Carnation and Cinnamon, and settles on a base of Leather, Sandalwood and Fir. Composed by...

Basil opens the story; amber refuses to end it.Launched in 1985 by Calvin Klein, Obsession opens with Vanilla, Basil and Bergamot, warms into a heart of Spices, Sandalwood and Coriander, and settles on a base of Amber, Incense and Vanilla. Composed by Jean Guichard.It...

A study in juniper berries: bright galbanum over a bed of oakmoss.Launched in 1985 by ESTEE LAUDER, Lauder opens with Juniper Berries, Galbanum and Green Notes, warms into a heart of Carnation, Vetiver and Lily-of-the-Valley, and settles on a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and...

Aldehydes at first light, turkish rose by dusk, honey until morning. Launched in 1983 by EMANUEL UNGARO, Ungaro Diva opens with Aldehydes, Indian Tuberose and Coriander, warms into a heart of Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose and Carnation, and settles on a base of Honey,...

Soft bergamot on the skin, deep oakmoss in the air around you.Launched in 1980 by Jacques Bogart, One Man Show opens with Basil, Bergamot and Caraway, warms into a heart of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation and Patchouli, and settles on a base of Oakmoss,...

Rose up front, sandalwood long after midnight - a trail that gets remembered. Launched in 1985 by Estee Lauder, Beautiful opens with Rose, Lily and Marigold, warms into a heart of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, and settles on a base...

Sage up front, leather long after midnight - a trail that gets remembered. Launched in 1987 by BIJAN, opens with Sage, Nutmeg and Lavender, warms into a heart of Carnation, Cinnamon and Amber, and settles on a base of Leather, Patchouli and Musk. Composed...

Samsara - Sanskrit for eternal rebirth, Guerlain's monument to sandalwood and jasmine.Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain in 1989 and today presented in the Les Legendaires 75ml eau de parfum, Samsara opens with ylang-ylang, peach and bergamot, unfolds into a rich heart of jasmine, iris, rose...

A ylang-ylang signature with a honey heart, built to linger. Launched in 1986 by BIJAN, For Woman opens with Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Narcissus, warms into a heart of Honey, Tuberose and Carnation, and settles on a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amber. It...

A aldehydes signature with a patchouli heart, built to linger.Launched in 1981 by Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros opens with Aldehydes, Coriander and Clary Sage, warms into a heart of Patchouli, Carnation and Jasmine, and settles on a base of Civet, Musk and Leather.It is...

Apricot up front, civet long after midnight - a trail that gets remembered.Launched in 1988 by Carolina Herrera, opens with Apricot, Orange Blossom and Green Notes, warms into a heart of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine and Spanish Jasmine, and settles on a base of Civet,...

Aldehydes opens the story; sandalwood refuses to end it.Launched in 1987 by Rochas, Byzance opens with Aldehydes, Spices and Carnation, warms into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose, and settles on a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Amber.It is made for everyday,...

Bergamot to draw them in, balsam fir to keep them there.Launched in 1989 by Coty, Aspen opens with Green Notes, Bergamot and Lemon, warms into a heart of Lavender, Juniper and Geranium, and settles on a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar and Oakmoss.It is...

The green notes kind of confidence - neroli first, virginia cedar forever.Launched in 1989 by Marbert, Man Pure opens with Green Notes, Neroli and Lavender, warms into a heart of Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, and settles on a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and...

Artemisia at first light, honey by dusk, tobacco until morning.Launched in 1985 by Hugo Boss, Boss Number One opens with Artemisia, Juniper and Caraway, warms into a heart of Honey, Lavender and Rose, and settles on a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Composed...

The nutmeg flower kind of confidence - lavender first, leather forever.Launched in 1988 by Dior, Christian Dior Fahrenheit opens with Nutmeg Flower, Lavender and Cedar, warms into a heart of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Cedar, and settles on a base of Leather and Vetiver.It...

Pine, moss and tobacco — the Spanish powerhouse that defined the eighties man.Launched in 1982 by Antonio Puig, Quorum opens with Artemisia, Caraway, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, deepens into a heart of Pine, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Carnation, Cyclamen and Jasmine, and settles on Oakmoss, Tobacco,...

A study in brazilian rosewood: bright lavender over a bed of patchouli.Launched in 1986 by DAVIDOFF, Zino opens with Brazilian Rosewood, Lavender and Clary Sage, warms into a heart of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, and settles on a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.It...

Vanilla up front, amber long after midnight - a trail that gets remembered.Launched in 1985 by Calvin Klein, Obsession opens with Vanilla, Basil and Bergamot, warms into a heart of Spices, Sandalwood and Coriander, and settles on a base of Amber, Incense and Vanilla....

Green notes opens the story; fir refuses to end it.Launched in 1988 by LOEWE, Esencia opens with Lavender, Green Notes and Juniper Berries, warms into a heart of Pine Tree Needles, Basil and Clary Sage, and settles on a base of Fir, Oakmoss and...

Bergamot at first light, lavender by dusk, mysore sandalwood until morning.Launched in 1987 by Creed, Bois Du Portugal opens with Bergamot, warms into a heart of Lavender, and settles on a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris.It is made for everyday, evening and...