Variations by Carven: launched in 1971.
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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.
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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, 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