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Anelymnkeeque – :
I remember having a vintage bottle of Tailspin in the ’80s, which I’m sure I purchased at a garage sale. It was vintage at that time, so probably from the ’50s. I had completely forgotten I owned this perfume until I ran across a photo of the bottle on ebay. I ordered a decant and can’t wait to smell this fragrance again. I must have immediately loved it to purchase it back then. I don’t remember it being a green fragrance. Maybe due to the age, the “green” had burned off and the basenotes would have been the thing that pulled me into it. I will write back with an edit once I smell this fragrance again. It will be like visiting an old friend – I’m sure I haven’t smelled this for close to 30 years.
sanshes – :
I’m so happy my vintage bottle is fresh and well kept without that “vintage” smell. This fragrance is extremely green and spicy with some florals in the background. After the dry down gardenia comes peeking through. It’s simple, not overly complex, and very lovely.
orectechabbag – :
This darling’s ‘pitch’ is high at first, green and yet it has a spiced earthiness. Tailspin actually reminds me of some scents in the 90’s, but with a niche vibe of incensey smoke or powder.
I don’t think of this as vintage except in quality. Even today it’s strangeness jumps forward to spacial uniqueness. It also has a fuzzy warmth that captures the imagination and makes you feel one with rain drenched earth, as well as a dry-crackling, spiced fire.
Fair sillage and longevity. Moderate weather. Like most exceptional vintage or modern niche, it is easily unisex.
elektrikae – :
i have a vintage bottle of tailspin that i believe has slightly turned. after those initial slightly unpleasent notes fade, it’s really quite lovley. i get a lot of spice, almost cinnamon like. smooth florals blend in and i agree with cisco, this perfume smells better and better as time goes by. not the longest lasting… maybe 3 hours maybe because of the age of the perfume. but, a nice and certainly different perfume nonetheless, and i would probably wear this in fall and winter.
Catalina27 – :
This has the truest galbanum note I’ve smelled in a long time, the same I recognize in some galbanum-heavy naturals. It’s lovely! A light-wearing, fresh green with tea notes and sap-heavy florals.
Joinguinc – :
I just received a beautiful four oz. vintage bottle of Tailspin Cologne. I disagree with the reviewer on Basenotes. This is a lovely simple floral that is not too sweet. For that reason, I can certainly see this one being unisex. The notes are totally intact in this vintage even though my bottle was manufactured prior to the use of zip codes (started in 1963). It must have been well stored. The nose behind this and LL Indiscret is Jean Carles of Miss Dior fame.
For you that love being unique, this is the ticket. The fragrance is rare.
I will get back later with the longevity. The sillage is extraordinary for a cologne. It is smelling better and better as time goes on. I think many of the vintage colognes are stronger than the current EDTs.
escalkoneclam50 – :
The top notes are very similar to Fumerie Turque, rich tobacco note, but in the middle it becames powdery and tender. Unobtrusive fragance. I don’t think it’s floral green, to my nose it’s chypre floral.