The Soviet system and the scarcity of all consumer goods were not an obstacle for women. They managed to be beautiful and fashionable - they sewed outfits on their own, took out imported things, shoes and, of course, perfumes. Foreign perfumes did not hit store shelves as often as we would like and in limited quantities. Besides, they were not cheap. But there was always a huge queue behind them. These perfumes were very different from what the domestic industry offered. Popular perfumes "Krasnaya Moskva" "Silver Lily of the Valley", "Natalie" lost to their "colleagues" from abroad.
Happy owners of wonderful aromas used them very sparingly, stretching the pleasure for years. They did it well, since concentrated products in the form of perfumes came to the USSR. The lasting fragrance did not disappear from the clothes even after they were washed. Well, if suddenly perfume accidentally spilled on the carpet, then in the apartment you could feel this amazing smell for years.
The most interesting thing is that in our time, foreign perfumes popular in the Soviet Union have not lost their attractiveness in the eyes of the fair sex. You can find them on various websites that specialize in the sale of fragrance products.
1. Climat lancome
The French dream of women in the USSR. A small bottle of these legendary perfumes cost fabulous money - 45 rubles with an average salary of 100 rubles. Of course, not every girl could afford such an expensive purchase. But it should be noted that it was worth it. The combination of notes of bergamot, peach, rose, jasmine, daffodil, violet and lily of the valley made you feel like a queen even in the absence of branded items and elegant shoes.
There are legends about how this scent penetrated the Iron Curtain. There is an opinion that the student of the founder of Lancome Arman Ptizhan was able to achieve the location of Nikita Khrushchev, as influenced the receipt of permission to supply perfume to the country, and then all cosmetic products of the famous brand.
It is interesting! Not so long ago, this perfume turned forty years old. In honor of this event, the brand, personally for Russia, released an updated version of the Climat, in which the traditional composition is slightly changed. The edition of the perfume was limited - three thousand bottles. The price of each was 18,000 rubles. Despite this, the batch was sold out very quickly, which is not surprising.
2. Magie noire lancome
They appeared on the market almost simultaneously with the previous fragrance, but they did not receive such great recognition from Soviet women. Oriental deep perfume was understood and accepted not by everyone. This is a selective product that was the first in the USSR. Someone he approached right away, while others considered "Black Magic" age, very feminine.
In fact, the scent, which combines citrus freshness, jasmine, tart honey, bergamot and spices, was not suitable for all women. But for those for whom the perfume has become "native", he replaced the aphrodisiac. The perfume emphasized the attractiveness and grace of the happy owner.
Fans of Magie Noire claim that the bottle combines ice and hot flames. Erotic perfume simultaneously ignites, ignites and cools the senses. The design of the bottle matches the content. In appearance, it is similar to the neckline of a girl in a playful dress - small and black.
3. Diorissimo Christian Dior
The first show "French Fashion" organized by the fashion house Dior in the USSR was held in Moscow in the 60s of the twentieth century. The models could be seen not only during their catwalk fashion shows, but also on the city streets. Naturally, for Soviet citizens, girls were aliens, representatives of a completely different world.
There is nothing surprising in the fact that our compatriots could not remain indifferent to the perfume from Dior Diorissimo. Their basis is lily of the valley. Dior considered the scent of this flower to be a symbol of freshness and purity. The lucky ones who managed to acquire perfume kept it for many years.
4. Estee estee lauder
In the eighties, American perfumes appeared in stores, namely the Estee Lauder perfume called Estee. There is a legend that Este Lauder wanted to convey in her aroma the reflection of the overflow of a chandelier in a glass of sparkling champagne. It contains notes of rose, sandalwood, lily of the valley, moss and jasmine.
The perfume was sweet and spicy at the same time. Just a drop was enough to keep the fleur on all day. The smell was also felt after washing clothes, so often girls put perfume on scarves and scarves to please themselves after the bottle was empty.
5. Opium Yves Saint Laurent
The fragrance, created by Yves Saint Laurent in 1977, appeared in the Soviet Union in the late eighties. The author wanted to convey the smell typical of the caskets in which the Japanese store opium. To do this, he mixed spices, citrus and floral notes. Our compatriots had to stand in a crazy line to buy perfume. But this perfume was versatile and was used for both everyday and special occasions.
6. J'ai ose guy laroche
Refined perfume, elegant, which is characterized by floral notes with spicy tones, has become a favorite of many women. He was kept for special occasions. Like the previous fragrances, this one was particularly persistent.
7. Fidji Guy Laroche
Fidji is a perfume with a light floral scent, feminine and sophisticated. It was originally dedicated to the sunny island of Fiji. It combines notes of lemon, galbanum, violet, rose, iris, hyacinth, bergamot, jasmine, carnation. Despite the fact that the perfume appeared in 1966, today it is no less relevant and in demand.
There were other scents that both young girls and mature ladies hunted for. For example, oriental perfumes GiGi or Ellipse. The vials were not thrown away even after the contents ran out. They could be stored for years, emitting a wonderful smell.
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A source: https://novate.ru/blogs/160220/53455/