Chicane by Jacomo: launched in 1971.
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So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral aldehyde fragrance for women. It begins with an aldehydic top, followed by an elegant floral heart of jasmine and rose from Grasse, resting on a feminine, woody, powdery base of sandalwood and cedar.
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In 1973, Chicane retailed for $45 for 1 oz of Parfum, $26 for 1/2 oz of Parfum and $14 for 1/4 oz of Parfum. 2 oz of Eau de Toilette Splash was $10, 6 oz of Eau de Toilette Splash was $16 and 4 oz of Eau de Toilette Spray was $14, with a spray refill of $11.
Discontinued, date unknown. It was last for sale in 1987.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral aldehyde fragrance for women. It begins with an aldehydic top, followed by an elegant floral heart of jasmine and rose from Grasse, resting on a feminine, woody, powdery base of sandalwood and cedar.
- Top notes: aldehydes, fruity notes, bergamot, lemon
- Middle notes: rose de mai, Grasse rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, ylang-ylang and carnation
- Base notes: tea, cedar, Ambrein, leather, oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk
Bottle:
Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Dinand in 1970. The bottle was manufactured by Saint Gobain Desjonqueres with plastic components supplied by Mayet.
In 1973, Chicane retailed for $45 for 1 oz of Parfum, $26 for 1/2 oz of Parfum and $14 for 1/4 oz of Parfum. 2 oz of Eau de Toilette Splash was $10, 6 oz of Eau de Toilette Splash was $16 and 4 oz of Eau de Toilette Spray was $14, with a spray refill of $11.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. It was last for sale in 1987.