Alright, let me tell you about this little adventure I had with the “Evening in Paris” perfume. It all started when I stumbled upon some old ads for it. You know, those vintage ones that make everything seem so glamorous? Anyway, I got curious. What did this “Evening in Paris” actually smell like?
So, I started digging around. Turns out, this perfume has been around since the 1920s! They first sold it in the US, and later it made its way to France. Fancy, huh? From what I could gather, the original one was a mix of floral and woody stuff. Bergamot, violet, rose, jasmine, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood – that’s what I read was in it. Sounds pretty complex, right?
But then I found out they changed the formula over the years. Bummer. I really wanted to know what that original scent was like. I managed to find some descriptions of the vintage version. People said it was a bright, feminine floral smell, mainly violets, rose, carnation, and a little bit of powder. That sounded lovely!
Now, there’s a new version of “Evening in Paris” out there. They say it’s close to the original, still with bergamot and violet. But is it really the same? I was on a mission to find out.
I searched high and low, and finally, I got my hands on both a vintage bottle of the eau de toilette and a bottle of the new stuff. The moment of truth! I sprayed each one on different wrists and started sniffing. First, the vintage one. Wow, that was something else! It was definitely floral, and I could pick out the violet and rose. It felt kind of old-fashioned, in a good way. Like something my grandma might have worn, but still really pretty.
Then, I sniffed the new one. It was similar, for sure. I could definitely get the violet. But it was missing some of that depth, that powdery quality that the vintage one had. It was brighter, more modern, I guess. Not bad, but not quite the same magic.
So, here’s the deal. That old “Evening in Paris” perfume? It’s a classic for a reason. It’s got this unique, floral scent that’s just so elegant and nostalgic. The new one is okay, it’s trying, but it just doesn’t have that same vintage charm. If you can ever find a vintage bottle, give it a sniff. It’s like a little trip back in time!
- Main Takeaway: The original “Evening in Paris” had a unique, complex floral scent, but it’s been changed over time.
- What I did: I got a vintage bottle and a new one to compare.
- What I found: The vintage one is more powdery and complex. The new one is brighter and simpler, but still has the violet note.
This whole thing was a fun little experiment. It just goes to show you, sometimes the old stuff is just better!
