When Is A Perfume Considered A “Classic”?
When it has transcended the fickle realms of fashion, capturing people’s imagination for years, even generations. The first great couturier classic was Chanel No.5, created in 1921. Here is a selective listing of other great classics, women’s and men’s, that have influenced modern perfumery :
1880 > 1899: The birth of modern perfumery
Fougère Royale by HOUBIGANT 1882, Jicky by GUERLAIN 1889
Fougère Royale by HOUBIGANT 1882, Jicky by GUERLAIN 1889
1900 >1919: François Coty & Jacques Guerlain
L’Origan by COTY 1905, Apres L’Ondée by GUERLAIN 1906, L’Heure Bleue by GUERLAIN 1912, Chypre de Coty by COTY 1917, Mitsouko by GUERLAIN 1919
Chanel No.5 by CHANEL 1921, Shalimar by GUERLAIN 1925, Arpège by LANVIN 1927, Joy by JEAN PATOU 1930; Tabu by DANA 1932
1940 > 1959 A new generation: A New Look
Bandit by ROBERT PIGUET 1944, Femme by ROCHAS 1944, Miss Dior by DIOR 1947, Fracas by ROCHAS 1948, L’Air du Temps by NINA RICCI 1948, Youth-Dew by ESTEE LAUDER 1953, Diorissimo by DIOR 1956, L’Interdit by GIVENCHY 1957, Cabochard 1959 by GRES
1960> 1979 Prêt-à-porter and the American challenge
Madame Rochas 1960; Calèche 1961; Estée 1968; Calandre 1969; Rive Gauche 1969; Aromatics Elixir 1971; Chanel No19 1971; Jovan Musk 1972; Charlie 1973; Private Collection 1973; Halston 1975; First 1976; Opium 1977; Oscar 1977; Anaïs Anaïs 1978; White Linen 1978:
1980 > 1999 Luxe turns to pure and gourmand
Giorgio Beverly Hills 1981; Must de Cartier 1981; Ombre Rose 1981; Paris 1983; Ysatis 1984; Beautiful 1985; Obsession 1985; Poison 1985; Calyx 1986; Eternity 1988; Samsara 1989; Amarige 1991; White Diamonds 1991; Angel 1992; Féminité du Bois 1992; Bvlgari au Thé Vert 1993; L’Eau d’Issey 1992; Jean Paul Gaultier 1993; Cashmere Mist 1994; ck One 1994; Pleasures 1995; Allure 1996; Tommy Girl 1996; Happy 1997; Gucci Rush 1999; J’Adore 1999
Giorgio Beverly Hills 1981; Must de Cartier 1981; Ombre Rose 1981; Paris 1983; Ysatis 1984; Beautiful 1985; Obsession 1985; Poison 1985; Calyx 1986; Eternity 1988; Samsara 1989; Amarige 1991; White Diamonds 1991; Angel 1992; Féminité du Bois 1992; Bvlgari au Thé Vert 1993; L’Eau d’Issey 1992; Jean Paul Gaultier 1993; Cashmere Mist 1994; ck One 1994; Pleasures 1995; Allure 1996; Tommy Girl 1996; Happy 1997; Gucci Rush 1999; J’Adore 1999
2000 > 2009 Legends in the making
FlowerbyKenzo 2000; Coco Mademoiselle 2001; Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue 2001; Marc Jacobs perfume 2001; Clean 2003; Narciso Rodriguez for Her 2003; Prada 2004
FlowerbyKenzo 2000; Coco Mademoiselle 2001; Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue 2001; Marc Jacobs perfume 2001; Clean 2003; Narciso Rodriguez for Her 2003; Prada 2004
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