If you’ve ever wanted an in-depth rundown of the most iconic perfumes then you’re in luck cause we’re talking about just that. As fragrance lovers, we vet brand-new perfume bottles, rollerballs, and even perfume brushes every now and then. But as with almost anything in life, there’s something to be said for the classics, i.e. the best-selling perfumes all over the world.
In honour of all the beloved OG elixirs, we’ve compiled some fascinating facts about these cult faves. So, be ready to take a spritz down memory lane.
The Amazing Tales Behind Some All Time Fave Frgrances
Guerlain Shalimar: A True Love Story Never Ends!
After reading the love story of Shah Jahan and his beloved wife, Princess Mumtaz Mahal in the book A Thousand and One Nights, Jacques Guerlain was inspired to bring their romantic love story to life in the form of fragrance. Shalimar was named after the historic gardens mentioned in the tale. It was launched in 1925 and was the first oriental fragrance juice. Its unique bottle is designed to channel the curves of Indian foundations. Between its exotic aroma of vanilla, citrus, tonka, and iris- the scent became the go-to spritz for women across the world.
Chloe Eau De Parfum: The One That Exudes Chicness
French women are known for their effortless and chic style. So when the French house decided to launch its debut fragrance, one thing was certain- it would be as elegant as its designers. Not only is the scent a modern take on the traditional rose, but the inspiration of its bottle design came from the feminine blouse. Pleated glass, a silver-dipped collar, and a dainty hand-tied bow are some breathtakingly beautiful details of this bottle.
YSL Opium: To Mirror The Seductive Side Of Things
The Chinese couturier began to dream up a fragrance for the Empress of China. He created this because he had always been attracted to the exotic and seductive side of things. The perfume bottles were designed to mirror the inro- an ornate lacquered container that hung from the belts in traditional oriental garb. The fragrance instantly bagged controversy due to its taboo name, Opium.
Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds: Cause Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
As the famous saying goes, diamonds are a girl’s best friend and this was especially the case for designer Elizabeth Taylor. The Hollywood legend never left the house without two things- diamonds and fragrance. Known for her love for the finer things in life, Elizabeth decided that all women should have something that makes them feel absolutely fab, which is when the idea for white diamonds was born. The designer based the perfume’s profile off her jewellery collection and her Bel-Air gardens- to the extent that 67 fresh flowers are used to make each bottle.
Calvin Klein CK One: Dive Deep Into ’90s Nostalgia
For folks experiencing ‘90s nostalgia, one spritz of CK one will instantly bring back versions of CK’s provocative denim ad campaigns. The scent was formulated to be like your fav pair of denim- simple, classic, and refreshing- touting notes of jasmine, amber, and pineapple. It was also known to be used lavishly all over the body. Launched in 1994, it was the first-ever fragrance to be sold at a music chain and its cult-following made it one of the top-selling launches of all time.
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb: A Timeless Staple
This proactive floral scent was intended to reflect the avant-garde nature of designers’ runway showcases. Flowerbomb is symbolic of the energy of their clothes with an eclectic combination of patchouli, bergamot, tea, and an explosion of flowers like rose, orchid, and freesia. To give the blend an equally dreamy appearance, Victor and Rolf chose to package it in a multi-faceted diamond-shaped bottle- a design that went on to become one of the most coveted vanity staples.
Is it too much to buy all of these? We say no!
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