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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Di Borghese by Borghese c1978

Di Borghese by Borghese: launched in 1978.





Fragrance Composition:



So what does it smell like? It is classified as a green floral chypre fragrance for women.  A sophisticated floral blend with woody undertones and a gentle fresh green top note.

 It starts with a fresh verdant green top, followed by an exotic floral heart punctuated with rare spices, resting on a warm, woody, powdery base.
  • Top notes: bergamot, green notes, spearmint, citrus, peach and galbanum
  • Middle notes: hyacinth, jasmine, narcissus, clove, rose, carnation, cyclamen, orchid, orris, ylang ylang, and lily of the valley.
  • Base notes: benzoin, Virginia cedar, musk, amber, sandalwood, oakmoss and spices

Originally available in the following:
  • 1/4 oz Parfum Vivant Refillable Spray Purse Flacon
  • 1/4 oz Parfum Vivant
  • 1/3 oz Parfum Vivant Touch On
  • 1/2 oz Parfum Vivant
  • 1 oz Parfum Vivant
  • 1/4 oz Cologne Vivant Spray
  • 1/2 oz Cologne Vivant Automatique Spray (purse size introduced in 1983)
  • 1 oz Cologne Vivant Automatique Spray
  • 2 oz Cologne Vivant Automatique Spray
  • 2 oz Cologne Vivant Splash
  • 1.25 oz Eau de Parfum Natural Spray (introduced in 1984)

Ancillary Products:


A line of bath and body products were released including the following:
  • Parfum Vivant Body Silk - perfumed body lotion
  • Parfum Vivant Milk Bath - perfumed foaming milkbath
  • Poudre Vivant - perfumed dusting powder
  • Savon Vivant - perfumed soap cakes

Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown.
 

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