Adolfo by Frances Denney: launched in 1978. Created as the signature fragrance for Adolfo Sardina, the Cuban born fashion designer. He had a salon at 36 East 57th Street in New York. Sardina, who has never used his surname professionally, started designing hats in New York in the early 1950's and opened a millinery salon in 1963.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a sweet floral fragrance for women. The fragrance was reportedly made of 200 precious oils and rare spices. It starts with a fruity, aldehydic top, followed by a pronounced tuberose, exotic floral heart, resting on a powdery base. Modern floral with top notes combining lily of the valley, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and carnation blended with delicate touches of gardenia and tuberose, leafy green touches interlace the fragrance, lasting deep into the drydown. Soft and sophisticated. Cool and green. A blending of lily of the valley, jasmine, carnation and rose. Softened with fern notes. Tinged in sandalwood, vetiver, mousse de chene and musk.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a sweet floral fragrance for women. The fragrance was reportedly made of 200 precious oils and rare spices. It starts with a fruity, aldehydic top, followed by a pronounced tuberose, exotic floral heart, resting on a powdery base. Modern floral with top notes combining lily of the valley, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and carnation blended with delicate touches of gardenia and tuberose, leafy green touches interlace the fragrance, lasting deep into the drydown. Soft and sophisticated. Cool and green. A blending of lily of the valley, jasmine, carnation and rose. Softened with fern notes. Tinged in sandalwood, vetiver, mousse de chene and musk.
- Top notes: aldehydes, citrus oils, fruit notes, green notes
- Middle notes: tuberose, gardenia, carnation, jasmine, narcissus, Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley, orris
- Base notes: vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, musk, oakmoss
New York Magazine, 1978:
"The beauty of Adolfo. To wear over your shoulder or all over your body. A fragrance of quintessential style. Surround yourself with Adolfo Perfume. 1 oz. $75.00: 1/2 oz. $45.00. Perfume flacon. 2 oz $18.50. Cologne 2 oz. $1500 Cologne Spray. 2 oz. $16.00 And talk to our fragrance experts at the Frances Denney counter."
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1987. This fragrance is not to be confused with the fragrance by Adolfo Dominguez.
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