Variations by Carven: launched in 1971.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a green floral oriental fragrance for women with a chypre base. It begins with a green top note, followed by a green floral heart, resting on a floral, mild powdery, mossy base.
The bottle was designed by Gérard Mannoni and comprised up of a clear glass bottle with a bulbous base and long neck, surrounded by a geometric plexiglass sculpture.
Basic perfume sold in a small case with 3 separate essences, allowing women to create their own fragrance.
Discontinued, date unknown. Still sold in 1980.
In 2000, Variations was reformulated with modern ingredients and relaunched in new packaging.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a green floral oriental fragrance for women with a chypre base. It begins with a green top note, followed by a green floral heart, resting on a floral, mild powdery, mossy base.
- Top notes: aldehydes, pineapple, galbanum, bergamot, violet, cassis
- Middle notes: narcissus, orris, jasmine, hyacinth, Bulgarian rose, Indian carnation, lily of the valley, lilac, ylang ylang
- Base notes: cedar, leather, vetiver, oakmoss, musk, Spanish costus, French labdanum, sandalwood, amber
Bottles:
The bottle was designed by Gérard Mannoni and comprised up of a clear glass bottle with a bulbous base and long neck, surrounded by a geometric plexiglass sculpture.
Basic perfume sold in a small case with 3 separate essences, allowing women to create their own fragrance.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still sold in 1980.
In 2000, Variations was reformulated with modern ingredients and relaunched in new packaging.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.
- Top notes: bergamot, hyacinth
- Middle notes: cloves, green tea, raspberry and lilac
- Base notes: vetiver, oakmoss, musk, French labdanum, sandalwood, amber
Back in the 70's Variations was my favorite perfume and I was horrified when it was discontinued. If the new variations is not the same formula then I am not interested.
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