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BukBuk – :
I cannot resist a chypre fragrance when I already have so many, but when an EIGHT oz. bottle of eau ( you read right) became available for $15, I could not resist. It is vintage and compared to my current formulation, it is wonderful. Longevity is hours in comparison. On me, it is a burst of oakmoss and citrus. I love those cheerful notes, especially, now autumn is turning into an early gray rainy winter in SW Texas. I first sniffed this fragrance in a Neiman Marcus glossy paper scented strip 50 years ago. It was instant love but on my husband’s Navy salary, it was a paper dream. Then I found Fragrantica in 2010, and discovered I was an OAKMOSS (and civet) lover. Since, life has just become better with more fragrance. Thank you, Fragrantica.
llldddtpoiuy – :
Yes, I had this beauty as well back in the eighteese. It’s an okey perfume, but I think I will spend my money on something else than this.
IGORLevashof – :
The original, this one, is a beautiful, green, complex, creamy floral chypre. Unlike the original, the current release is all about aldehydes.
I wanted so badly to relive my teenage obsession with this fragrance, but both of the partially full bottles I purchased on ebay had turned, from two different sellers, both of whom had listed them as still smelling fresh. I guess some people don’t know what that burnt parafin, gasoline smell signifies. I won’t try a third time, but if if you’re lucky enough to get a truly fresh one on ebay, you will be in for a treat.
троицк – :
Absolutely gorgeous green floral. Nothing sharp or off putting. Nothing too much. She is soft and fresh. The geranium opening makes her a spicy green then the florals take over. There is a very naughty sexy musk that balances the softness and gives this an edge. Bravo…This is understated luxury at its best.
4 Oz bottle edt vintage for review. If you are looking for a sophisticated green scent, look no further than this classic if you can find it.
erec13 – :
My mom’s best friend had a big bottle of this in her bathroom when I was in high school in the early 90’s. I was addicted. I stole copious amounts of it from her (by putting it on, of course), hoping she wouldn’t notice. (!) One time when a friend picked me up in her red Fiero, she could barely breathe for all of my stolen Paco Rabanne. 😀
olenka7726 – :
Hi… I’m new here, so sorry for all the wrong things I may say!
This version of CALANDRE was made the year I was born, as was Mother’s signature scent, until she died! I’ve always loved it, but I’m biased! I grew up smeling it, and for me, for decades, it was THE SCENT!
As it happens, after long having looked for it, and every store saying it had been discontinued for YEARS (not true then!), I found some bottles at the Paco Rabanne corners in the El corte Inglés stores, in Spain… who knows… PR is spanish, and they kept having huge stocks of discontinued fragrances… I remember I bought Calandre, Derby (Guerlain), Diva (Ungaro) and some others years after they were out of stock everywhere else… and to the VERY sensitive noses, it may have changed, but it’s still GREAT, verging on perfection…
And I use it only 2 days a year, to remind me of Mum…
Dzhuma – :
What my mother would wear back in the 80’s when I was a little girl. Totally suited her.
andrey23102009 – :
Beautiful addictive fresh fragrance. Fond memories of this one – classy, sexy, playful, and very elegant.
xblinkx – :
This fragrance is perfection. It is my mom’s signature and because she was busy with RL Lauren for a time, she gave me her last bottle of this. I don’t know what to compare it to really. Wearing it makes you feel dressed up, yet clean, and very elegant.
It smells like a very luxurious soap with a fizz of champagne. It’s been years since I last smelled it but I am still enamored. IMO, this is even classier than Chanel No. 5. I like both.
sergus.70 – :
This is possibly the most underrated fragrance in the world, and what a sin that it was discontinued. It’s full of personality, it’s complex, it’s incredibly balanced, it’s non chalante and exquisite, it’s light yet serious, it’s grown up but feels young.
It is a classic with a young racing heart. I am going to spend some serious time and money for getting my hands on one of these bottles again…My mum wore it and I’d love to have it too.
snake33 – :
Oh, how I miss this lovely fragrance! Woodsy and creamy. I have fond memories attached to it and used to get many comments on how lovely i smelled…If I can find it, it will definitely become one of my faves but unfortunately, it is hard to find here. Breezy yet creamy… simply dreamy like a warm summer day in the woods…
Mesjy612Bessinepome – :
Delightful! Received as a gift from a dear friend!