Why is it a pity that such spirits are no longer made?

Sometimes, when buying perfume in the store I see a smell from the past. In such cases, I remember my grandmother, who was an incredible fashionista. I remember my sister and I planning to steal cosmetics from Grandma's chest. My childhood smelled of lilac and lilies, sweet notes with a floral plume.




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In this collection we will introduce you to perfumery our moms. Few people know that Chanel No. 5 and Red Moscow smell the same! Particularly noteworthy are the names of fragrances - wonderful creations of Soviet marketers.

Soviet perfume

1. The leader of store shelves - "Shipr". This is not just cologne, it is a peculiar taste and style of the time. Created as an analogue of the French Chypre. There is little similarity with the original, ours had a strong and persistent aroma with notes of bergamot, sandalwood and oak moss.
   
   
   
2. “Landy silver” is a great budget option scent. You could buy it in the first store you found. Persistent and moderately calm perfume.
   
   
   
3. If the aroma of lilies haunted us every day, then not everyone could afford the Red Moscow. A tart aftertaste and plume The main features of these spirits. The history of fragrance begins in 1864, when the perfume production Brocar and Co. presented the royal family with the "Favorite bouquet of the Empress". After the revolution, the name was changed to Red Moscow. According to legend, the popular perfume Chanel No. 5 is a copy of the first, royal version. True or not, the plumes are similar.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Soviet-era spirits "Carpathians" had a stylish and noble smell. They were made in Lviv.
   
   
   
5. The aroma “Can Be” was created in honor of Eddie Rosner’s popular song “Maybe”. A fresh floral bouquet prevails.
   
   
   
6. The Stone Flower appeared in 1949 as a symbol of rebirth. The manufacturer is the operating factory "New Dawn". The peculiarity was the unusual packaging of perfume. At one time, the fragrance received the Grand Prix at the world festival of perfumes.
   
   
   
7. Popular and enjoyed the "Red poppy", perfumes of the Eastern family with a Chinese flavor.
   
   
   
8. White peony, jasmine, citrus notes - this is the composition of the perfume "Recognition". They are dedicated to the theater, it is a hymn to beauty and emotions.
   
   
   
9. Perfume "Charmful naughty" was shy to buy because of the exciting name. However, the mixed aroma of vanilla and coumarin was enjoyed by many women.
   
   
   
10. Our mothers and grandmothers preferred the floral smell. Popular were “Persian lilac”, “March 8”, “Pearls”.
    
    
    
11. Special attention should be paid to gift perfumes. Among them are “The Malachite Box”, “For Peace and Friendship”, “The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish”, “The Black Box”. They were considered a rich and status gift.
    
    
    
12. For men, the choice was more modest. Basically spike fragrances and compositions based on them. The most popular are “In Flight”, “Flight”, “Light of Lighthouse”, “Smoke”.
    
    
    
13. Elite spirits hold a special place in history. They're called "French perfumes of Soviet times". Being always in short supply, they were every girl's dream. Popular among the elite were: “Stranger”, “Golden Scythians”, “Ellada”, “Nocturne”.
    
    
    

Connoisseurs of Soviet perfumery are actively looking for it at various flea markets and auctions. There is something special about these fragrances, their notes are increasingly present in modern perfumes.

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