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Imprévu 1968 Parfum de Toilette

8.5 / 10 18 Ratings
A popular perfume by Coty for women, released in 1968. The scent is chypreartig-floral. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Chypre
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
AldehydesAldehydes NeroliNeroli VioletViolet BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
JasmineJasmine Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang
Base Notes Base Notes
AmbergrisAmbergris BenzoinBenzoin Bourbon vetiverBourbon vetiver MuskMusk OakmossOakmoss VanillaVanilla
Ratings
Scent
8.518 Ratings
Longevity
7.716 Ratings
Sillage
6.816 Ratings
Bottle
7.011 Ratings
Submitted by Frankie, last update on 03/03/2025.
Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume Imprévu (Eau de Cologne) by Coty, which differs in concentration.

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Imprévu (Eau de Cologne) by Coty
Imprévu Eau de Cologne
Imprévu (Parfum) by Coty
Imprévu Parfum

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Compact Lightness
Can a perfume be both at the same time? On one hand, quite compact in its variety of notes and on the other, bright and "light" in its projection?
This Coty fragrance from the older school manages this quite well. The floating aldehydes, which frame a "green violet" and warm citrus notes, along with the bright, slightly sharp green of galbanum, elevate the entire scent to a lively, exalted level.
A bright jasmine and fine ylang-ylang give a hint of floral sweetness. Alongside, there are a few fruity-spicy roses and as a "background hum," a touch of clove.
Later, it becomes quite lush in a slightly grassy-woody manner. It turns rather herbaceous now with quite a bit of vetiver and probably some patchouli. Finally, dark vanilla and amberwood join in, adding much depth to the fragrance without really making it "heavier." The beautiful olfactory experience remains centered and conveys this to the wearer. Neither too firm a "grounding" nor too great "flights of fancy" make "Imprévu" a very pleasant and interesting scent impression. A chypre of the "golden mean."
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Beautiful chypre scent on the border between the green and floral variant. 1968: the year of change.
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A rare fragrance treasure. A wonderful floral chypre that has it all. Friendly-green, slightly bitter, simply beautiful.
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First, bold aldehydes followed by strict, greenish flowers, on a base of lots of musk and moss. Typical of the 70s. Classy!
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You can already sense the approaching 70s a bit, or rather "smell" them.....the Chypres are becoming greener and a little cooler....if only there were
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Yes, that's exactly what I expected. Another elegant, green-casual Chypre that I would buy immediately if it were available in "fresh."
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Bergamot is one of my favorite notes because it's both bitter and soft at the same time.
Here, it's also enhanced with a waxy-aldehydic touch.
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A perfume like they used to make.
With a depth that's hard to find today.
Aldehyde Chanel - moderate, then floral-chypre.
Beautiful.
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When the aldehydes hit the gas like this, I'm out. Still, I absolutely recognize the depth & the balance between flowers & green.
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Greenish and lighter Chypre, this type is very pleasant and feels completely effortless.
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Top note: aldehydic
Heart note: subtle soft jasmine
Base note: amber, vanilla, soft oak moss
Like it
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