Tag: Sandalwood
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Chanel Égoïste
Chanel’s Égoïste (1990), composed by Jacques Polge: sandalwood, rose and spice, first sold as Bois Noir and launched with Jean-Paul Goude’s “Le Carlton” film.
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Guerlain Samsara: Sandalwood, Jasmine & Amber Notes
Guerlain’s Samsara (1989), credited to Jean-Paul Guerlain: jasmine over an unusually large dose of Mysore sandalwood, and the last great family Guerlain.
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Creed Green Irish Tweed
Creed’s Green Irish Tweed (1985), attributed to Pierre Bourdon: a green fougère of lemon verbena, violet leaf and iris that made Creed’s name.
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Bijan Fragrance Profile and 1988 FiFi Award
Bijan Men (1987), winner of the 1988 FiFi Award for Most Successful Men’s Fragrance: a spiced oriental fougère by Claudette Belnavis in Bijan’s famous ring-shaped bottle.
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Chanel No. 5
Chanel No. 5 (1921), composed by Ernest Beaux: the aldehydic floral that set the model for the designer fragrance, with its history, structure and editions.