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dimmed gloss and therefore suitable for everyday use
Oh, what was going on in the fashion scene back then, when Emanuel Ungaro's fragrance "Diva" had its premiere.
Strong shine of gemstone colours dominated, not only in the robes, but also in everyday life.
The best example of these creations in ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, gold and silver can still be found in the TV series "Dallas" and "Denver Clan": how the somewhat boring "good guys" and the glamorous "beasts" sparkled in a competition! All this also governed us "normal" women, who were not so bitchy/capricious in seeking our way through everyday life. With glittery fabrics and protruding puff sleeves: we made no difference! "Diva" as an eau de parfum entered the brightly lit catwalk and brought truly divaesque glamour to the fragrant world of women.
My hairdresser at that time had one of these robe-like flacons, but unfortunately she only wore this luxury creature "for good".
Just the other day I was reminded of this when one of our perfumers wrote to me about her daily scent:
"Beautiful! But for every day this fragrance is too precious to me."
Hm! Even while reading it, I felt reminded of Shakespeare's comedy "Much ado about nothing".
There Beatrice (in the II. act, 1st scene) answers the prince's question whether she wants to marry him:
"... Your Highness is too precious to bear you forever!"
So at the nice hairdresser this "diva" was more or less a so-called "showcase scent".
(Thanks Stanze; I always look for suitable formulations. You gave me these!)
As an eau de toilette, "Diva" is no less exceptional; the fragrance has, however, dimmed its shine a little as EdP and is therefore more suitable for everyday use.
You don't always have to unpack the hammer; with a little more subtle means you can also reach the goal.
Although "dimmed gloss" is also relative here:
Because right at the beginning the aldehydes burn down an impressive firework - they glow and thus provide the base for bergamot and tangerine freshness!
Cardamom and coriander spice up interestingly; the tuberose, which is so fragrantly intense, is particularly surprising: this radiant beauty is rarely found in the top note alone. (Or am I wrong?)
A clever move that surprises and thus sets the stage for the other white splendour - large-flowered jasmine: both shine powerfully in this fragrance composition and only a dampening powder layer of the iris root brings the light curve back to a normal level.
If this were not the case, the charming narcissus and the always charming old-fashioned carnation would not get a fragrant foot on this glittering podium and that would be a pity!
So the two quieter beauties can enjoy a moment of attention of their own before the royal rose appears with a large train, surrounded by the brightly shining star magic of the Ylang-Ylang.
Pure luxury in portable concentration already now!
Of course, this creation should not be without the basic perfumery equipment of the eighties: Oak moss in not small doses, green-brown vetiver, musk and golden-brown patchouli sprinkles prove their always impressive reference here as well.
Vanilla, creamy white meets honey, both marry and accompany the proud iris, which already holds the slightly animal-scented sandalwood in her hand.
Eroticism crackles not little, warmed by vanilla with honey, so that such a small animal approaches confidently: even civet is not shy and leaves traces.
But this "somewhat more moderate" version of the great chic lady still lacks the final highlight of her gown: Amber now brings glamour! Tush and Spot on!
"Diva" as an eau de toilette closes, not quite as opulent as the big sister, but nevertheless extremely impressive to a powerful fragrance dance.
Here "suitable for everyday use" does not stand for inconspicuous or even boring: quite the contrary! This charismatic royalty glitters and shines and thus makes a very "normal" day something very special.
Even this rainy Saturday morning in February gets its own glimmer; this "diva" makes sure of that and that, despite her relative lightness, for a few hours.
A cloud of fragrant fireflies in rain grey - this is also "Diva"!
You are welcome, gorgeous!
Strong shine of gemstone colours dominated, not only in the robes, but also in everyday life.
The best example of these creations in ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, gold and silver can still be found in the TV series "Dallas" and "Denver Clan": how the somewhat boring "good guys" and the glamorous "beasts" sparkled in a competition! All this also governed us "normal" women, who were not so bitchy/capricious in seeking our way through everyday life. With glittery fabrics and protruding puff sleeves: we made no difference! "Diva" as an eau de parfum entered the brightly lit catwalk and brought truly divaesque glamour to the fragrant world of women.
My hairdresser at that time had one of these robe-like flacons, but unfortunately she only wore this luxury creature "for good".
Just the other day I was reminded of this when one of our perfumers wrote to me about her daily scent:
"Beautiful! But for every day this fragrance is too precious to me."
Hm! Even while reading it, I felt reminded of Shakespeare's comedy "Much ado about nothing".
There Beatrice (in the II. act, 1st scene) answers the prince's question whether she wants to marry him:
"... Your Highness is too precious to bear you forever!"
So at the nice hairdresser this "diva" was more or less a so-called "showcase scent".
(Thanks Stanze; I always look for suitable formulations. You gave me these!)
As an eau de toilette, "Diva" is no less exceptional; the fragrance has, however, dimmed its shine a little as EdP and is therefore more suitable for everyday use.
You don't always have to unpack the hammer; with a little more subtle means you can also reach the goal.
Although "dimmed gloss" is also relative here:
Because right at the beginning the aldehydes burn down an impressive firework - they glow and thus provide the base for bergamot and tangerine freshness!
Cardamom and coriander spice up interestingly; the tuberose, which is so fragrantly intense, is particularly surprising: this radiant beauty is rarely found in the top note alone. (Or am I wrong?)
A clever move that surprises and thus sets the stage for the other white splendour - large-flowered jasmine: both shine powerfully in this fragrance composition and only a dampening powder layer of the iris root brings the light curve back to a normal level.
If this were not the case, the charming narcissus and the always charming old-fashioned carnation would not get a fragrant foot on this glittering podium and that would be a pity!
So the two quieter beauties can enjoy a moment of attention of their own before the royal rose appears with a large train, surrounded by the brightly shining star magic of the Ylang-Ylang.
Pure luxury in portable concentration already now!
Of course, this creation should not be without the basic perfumery equipment of the eighties: Oak moss in not small doses, green-brown vetiver, musk and golden-brown patchouli sprinkles prove their always impressive reference here as well.
Vanilla, creamy white meets honey, both marry and accompany the proud iris, which already holds the slightly animal-scented sandalwood in her hand.
Eroticism crackles not little, warmed by vanilla with honey, so that such a small animal approaches confidently: even civet is not shy and leaves traces.
But this "somewhat more moderate" version of the great chic lady still lacks the final highlight of her gown: Amber now brings glamour! Tush and Spot on!
"Diva" as an eau de toilette closes, not quite as opulent as the big sister, but nevertheless extremely impressive to a powerful fragrance dance.
Here "suitable for everyday use" does not stand for inconspicuous or even boring: quite the contrary! This charismatic royalty glitters and shines and thus makes a very "normal" day something very special.
Even this rainy Saturday morning in February gets its own glimmer; this "diva" makes sure of that and that, despite her relative lightness, for a few hours.
A cloud of fragrant fireflies in rain grey - this is also "Diva"!
You are welcome, gorgeous!
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