Habanita lesprit by molinard is an unusual powdery perfume for its. Juicy peach, bergamot, raspberry, and orange blossom are th. The large number of books we have read, and more particularly, the experience we have drawn from the study of thousands of charts, urge us to be cautious. Its high concentration of sweet almond oil gives your skin an inimitable velvety feel and the invigorating fragrance will lift your mood and brighten your day. It was available in scented sachets to slide into a pack of cigarettes, or in liquid form. Depuis 1921, habanita simpose comme le premier parfum oriental feminin a magnifier le vetiver. Habanita lesprit molinard perfume a fragrance for women. Its a contemporary composition created with modern technology and materials and is marketed as such.
Habanita by molinard is a oriental fragrance for women with top notes of orange blossom, raspberry, peach and bergamot. Mouthwatering and bright, they reveal a subtle undertone of oriental spice. While there is tobacco present in this scent, this is more like a stroll in a tropical garden and what makes this a standout scent for me is that it is like a walk in a garden as each floral note seems to appear very distinctly only to be. That name didnt mean anything to me at first, but once i did a quick search, i realized id seen those lovers before. The oriental, woodyfloral signature of this timeless and legendary perfume is a bewitching olfactory kaleidoscope. A blog about perfumes, from vintage to new, discontinued, rare, perfume bottles and perfume histories. This listing is for a vial, size of your choice of a scent of nostalgia. Buy vintage molinard habanita edt sample perfume samples. A glass rod dipped in this fragrance and drawn along a lighted cigarette will perfume the smoke with a delicious, lasting aroma quoted in the book of perfume, page 76. Habanita do remind me a bit of the quite delicious scent that box had. I became aware of this fact, and out of curiosity bought a bottle, whose art deco attracted me. French elle guide part 2 there are two schools of thought on layering fragrances.
Its very easy to buy creeds at a discount, ive got a dozen or so, most of the discontinued best ones, a few from the creed boutique, but theres no sense paying twice as much, fragrancenet and other gray market online retailers have it at a steep discount, and no, its not fake, ebay can be a crapshoot, as that is where fakes show up. Lesprit is a bit more delicate with labdanum, benzoin, and. Miss habanita molinard perfume a fragrance for women 1994. Jasmin transports us to the gardens of our childhood.
Molinard habanita with images perfume adverts, perfume. Packaging for this product may vary from that shown in. Luca turin gave it four stars in his book perfumes. Heavy smokers might be able to handle the first few hours after application, but im not man or grandmother enough, unless i hit one ankle with a single halftap before racing round the block. Molinard introduced habanita in 1921, not as a personal fragrance but as a product to scent cigarettes. Vintage labels vintage ads vintage posters art posters perfume ad vintage perfume perfume bottle vintage glam vintage beauty. Jan, 20 a fire fanned by the wind, a desert in flames. A survivor from 1921, it is the standout offering from a brand that otherwise rarely seems to excite anyones interest. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Vintage perfume ads of the page arpege perfume bottle there was also my sin and another one im going to find it wishing you a bright and bubbly image. The reissue of habanita happened in 1988, while the new look new bottle version of habanita with a changed composition as edp was launched in 2012. Top notes are orange blossom, raspberry, peach and bergamot.
Oriental, ambery ambre lets smolder the mysteries of seduction expressed in a noble, elegant material of exquisite refinement. The last scent i feel is the cedar wood even before i read the notes i recognized the comforting woody scent and mingled with vanilla and benzoin it reminds me of old books in old bookshelves, but it doesnt smell dusty. The fact that habanita can smell like different things at different times all in the same wear is a testament to the complex dynamics of its goldenera composition style. The edp itself is delightfully potent and long lasting. With beverly cox he has collaborated on numerous books and a regular column on cooking for native peoples magazine. Cotys early days, when he learned fragrance composition making lotions in a pharmacy. On june 7 th i decided to give the floor to you, so that you could write about your impressions of the new habanita, a perfume thats been too deeply a part of me for me to be able to write about it so i drew six names among the people whod generously offered to give their take. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fragrantica has a unique userdriven classification system and you may classify miss habanita by molinard. Regardless of the multitude of notes in the composition and the. The popularity of the distinctive and highly appreciated habanita has continued unabated for decades. A full bodied and sophisticated floral chypre habanita lesprit from molinard is an. The composition of the original habanita provided fresh and fragrant aromas of provence, and fascinated us with its characteristic blend of orange blossom and lemon in the top notes.
If so, the references are vague at best, and havana vanille recently renamed vanille absolument to avoid a trademark infringement is a composition that toys with the fantasy of an oriental bazaar much more. I am not sure what this new introduction from molinard brings to todays. By 1924, molinard turned their scent into a perfume to be worn rather than smoked, but the decadent connotations still remain within. Annika leeuwenkuijl zes personages opzoek naar een auteur. Has there ever been a fragrance that youve just had to smell because of its name. An elixir that brings out the unique beauty of each woman who wears it. You can intimidate a surfeit of skunks with the current edt it is so bitingly strong. Apr 18, 2011 was bertrand duchaufour trying to follow in the footsteps of molinard habanita with his havana vanille created for lartisan parfumeur. However, we thought that it may be interesting to provide a few concrete indications, which will turn out to be accurate, quite often. An adventure that defies time, remaining true to its values and maintaining its exacting standards of excellence, quality, and tradition. It was pictures of her beautiful books that she paired with scents. The maison molinard was founded in 1849 in grasse, provence, in the south of france, a historic centre of europes perfume industry.
Habanita by molinard is a oriental fragrance for women. Smoky, fruity, and floral notes rest on a base of vanillic, creamy benzoin and leather, making habanita a complexly. Habanita molinard perfume a fragrance for women 1921. Molinard habanita l esprit edp 75ml roullier white. Habanita perfume by molinard, habanita, introduced in 1924, is a classic, sexy perfume for seductive nights. I also read about it in a wonderful book ive been reading called perfume. Click on the appropriate options on the fragrance classification form below the perfume picture. For example, frederick grinnell 1992 suggests that the usual composition of a research groupa mixture of senior, junior and novice scientistsprovides the right amount and kinds of intellectual diversity. A full bodied and sophisticated floral chypre, habanita lesprit from molinard is an alluring fragrance with a wonderfully balance array of crisp floral notes. In a time when guerlain and chanel were ostentatiously making history with grandiose masterpieces, molinard was quietly laying groundwork with a gem of their own. The disappearance of the edt from molinard s website suggests that it has been.
Drenched in the characteristic habanita audacity, steeped in its star ingredients, the accord is instantly recognizable. Habanita, created in 1921, is an icon of french perfumery. It is young, fearless, bewitching the smoldering ember beneath the flame. Vintage joy by jean patou edt 3ml sample glass spray etsy. I met kristin in a fragrance forum that we both belong to and one day she posted pictures that drew my attention. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Upon aplication it is a complex cloud of vetiver, vanilla, flowers, leather and tobacco. The purist school holds that the fragrance is a finished work and any tempering with it would destroy the perfect balance that the creator tried to achieve. Dessindegruaupoureausauvaportraitsofmen book dessindegruaupoureausauvaportraitsofmen book. You will buy a glass vial or a purse spray of your choice.
As if bursting from the earth, chergui, a desert wind, creates an effect that involves suction more than blowing, carrying plants, insects and twigs along in an inescapable ascent. The first fragrance by molinard, the famous and iconic habanita, was. It embodies the expression of a poetic, delicate and luxuriant nature. Peach and raspberry notes complement the crisp, citrus notes of orange blossom and bergamot. Outrageous sophistication that becomes addictive in the beat of a heart. The fragrance has a true sense of luxury and richness, combining a warm, sensuous floral base with fresh, fruity top notes. Menendezs garden everytime i wear the scent created in 1921 for molinard, habanita.
Senior scientists provide necessary resistance to new ideas and junior scientists and novices provide flexibility and creativity. Black rounds out the composition with heavy hitters vanilla, amber, mastic, geranium, petitgrain, etc. Rc has a sharp and enduring lavender note that habanita clearly lacks, and molinards composition is more. A proposito di medioevo,ma hai letto le nebbie di avalon,vero. Olfastory, lencyclopedie du parfum tout savoir sur le parfum habanita molinard. Molinard, the renowned and venerable grasse perfumer since 1849, is a family history that has thrived for five generations, forging a legacy with a passion for creation. The fragrance is described as a mysterious and addictive, both classical and modern.
Nirmala is an oriental woody feminine fragrance for everyday usage was launched by molinard as early as 1955. Opening with the bright aroma of lemon and french labdanum, nutmeg adds complexity to the top notes of habanita lesprit. I find the black bottle lovely, and the perfume interesting in an old fashioned way. Unfollow habanita molinard to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Launched in 1921, habanita is a true classic from molinard. Nel 2012 uscira habanita di molinard in concentrazione edp. Habanita by molinard is a fragrance created in the 1920s to perfume cigars and cigarettes, eventually becoming a perfume for women. The composition containing the same 600 ingredients as the original, only they are. I hope you enjoy this different, choral approach, and i am. Its dangerous blend of feminine scents beguiles all those who dare approach.
The timeless floral fruity composition for women combines aromatic, woody and green accords with yellow floral elements, including. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I worked at a book and tobacco shop in college tobacco in the best sense. Habanita edp is a perfect sort of solution and i applaud molinard for its direction.
Ana menendez, the daughter of cuban exiles, is the author of the shortstory collection in cuba i was a german shepherd whose title story won the pushcart prize and the acclaimed novel loving che. Both scents share the nutmeg, heliotrope, patchouli, vetiver, and musk. Juicy peach, bergamot, raspberry, and orange blossom are the delicious top notes. The first fragrance by molinard, the famous and iconic habanita, was presented as early as 1921. Trademarks and logos belong to respected companies and manufacturers and are used solely to identify products and companies. What has excited my interest is the fact that this year molinard has rereleased habanita as an edp. It has remained an entirely familyrun business to this day, and is also one of the oldest of its kind in france after parfumerie galimard established in 1747 though not run by original founding family.