Some scents come and go, but certain perfumes stuck in our minds and stay around forever. Here are the most classical fragrances that never go out of fashion.
#1 Chanel / Chanel No. 5
When in 1921 Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel introduced this perfume on market, I guess nobody expected that this is going to be the most famous fragrance in the world. With Chanel No. 5 fell in love for example Marilyn Monroe and was promoted by Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve or Carole Bouquet.
From 125$, chanel.com
#2 Guerlain / Shalimar
Created by Jacques Guerlain also in 1921, Shalimar is considered as an Oriental perfume. The fragrance contains bergamot, lemon, vanilla, rose and jasmine and inspired by Mumtaz Mahal, the woman for whom the Taj Mahal was built.
From 144$, Sephora
#3 Christian Dior / Diorissimo
The creator Edmond Roudnitska wanted to create a perfume that would be revolutionary and break the trend of sweet perfumes that were dominating the market. Diorissimo is a romantic fragrance of the 50’s. At its heart, a gentle lily of the valley, blooms as Dior’s favorite “fortune” flower. Diorissimo is fresh and clear, just like a dewy, spring morning in the woods.
92$, Saks
#4 Jean Patou / Joy
Joy was created as a reaction to the 1929 Wall Street crash, which had diminished the fortunes of Jean Patou’s wealthy American clientele. Joy is composed primarily of a combination of jasmine and rose. 10,000 jasmine flowers and 28 dozen roses are required to create 30ml of the parfum, contributing to its high retail price.
From 190$, Neiman Marcus
#5 Yves Saint Laurent / Opium
It created a smelling storm in 1977 when Yves Saint Laurent first introduced it, and today, this legendary and intoxicating fragrance still hits the right notes. Opium’s opulent oriental-spicy harmony features pepper, jasmine, carnation, and vanilla.
62$, Sephora
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