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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Torrente by Parfums Torrente c1977

Torrente by Parfums Torrente: launched in 1977, in USA in 1978.







 

Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a spicy floral woody fragrance for women. It begins with a green flowery top, followed by a radiant floral heart, resting on a powdery, woody base.
  • Top notes: aldehydes, gardenia, peach, hyacinth, neroli, galbanum, carnation
  • Middle notes: tuberose, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose, Comoros ylang ylang, magnolia, orris
  • Base notes: oakmoss, civet, cedar, musk, Mysore sandalwood, vetiver, ambrette




Bottles:


Bottle designed by Pierre Dinand. 

The parfum was available in the following sizes:
  • 4 oz Splash
  • 1 oz Splash
  • 1/2 oz Splash
  • 1/4 oz Splash
  • 1/4 Parfum Purse Spray (refillable)


 





Eau de Torrente - Eau de Toilette:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fresh floral woody fragrance for women.  
  • Top notes:  galbanum, magnolia,  lily of the valley
  • Middle notes: jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, orris
  • Base notes: vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, ambrette

The Eau de Toilette was available in the following sizes:
  • 16 oz Splash
  • 8 oz Splash
  • 4 oz Splash
  • 2 oz Splash
  • 4 oz Spray (refillable)

 





Fate of the Fragrance:


In 1980, Chen Yu (Eugène Gallia & Co) was given the license to Parfums Torrente.

Discontinued, date unknown. This perfume is VERY hard to find.

CLICK HERE TO FIND TORRENTE BY TORRENTE

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