Sunday, October 13, 2019

Esprit de Phantom by Phantom of the Opera c1988

Esprit de Phantom for women was launched in 1988. Created during the Phantom play craze by Creative Fragrances, Inc. All the spirit, all the romance of the Broadway musical is distilled in a glamorous new fragrance as mysterious and seductive as the drama. Esprit de Phantom. This scent was commissioned to be sold during intermission at the shows. Limited edition souvenir scent from the show (interesting concept).




The perfume was made in France. 

The fragrances were also sold at higher end department stores such as Macy's, I. Magnin, Bullocks, Marshall Field and G. Fox.

Manufactured by various companies over the years: first by Creative Fragrances, Inc., and eventually changed name from Esprit de Phantom to Phantom of the Opera by Parlux in 1991.


Fragrance Composition:



It is classified as a sweet fruity floral oriental fragrance for women. It begins with luscious fruits that tenderly merge with the brilliance of exotic white flowers, followed by a heart full of spices and honey, resting on a base of woody accords, vanilla, amber and musk.
  • Top notes: bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom
  • Middle notes: honey, exotic spices, peach, apricot, sandalwood
  • Base notes: musk, patchouli, amber, vanilla, oakmoss


Bottle:


The floral oriental Eau de Parfum comes in an attractive replica of an Emile Gallet vase found in the Paris Opera House, dating back to 1876, the year that it opened. A satin black bottle with a white rose at the top, a red seal at the neck and a relief wreath of roses twined around its base.

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Fate of the Fragrance:


This fragrance has been discontinued for quite some time and can be hard to find. 



A man's fragrance was also released, known as Phantom Pour Homme by Creative Fragrances:
launched in 1988. This is also discontinued.
  • Top notes: pineapple, blackcurrant, geranium, peppermint
  • Middle notes: lavender, jasmine, orange flower, lily of the valley, cyclamen, juniper berry
  • Base notes: patchouli, amber, oakmoss, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk
Licensed by Omniscent to Moar International, Inc in 2003.  In 2004, Ameriscent, Inc trademarked the name "New Phantom of the Opera" for men's fragrances.

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