Barynia by Helena Rubinstein: launched in 1985. Barynia, is a Russian word meaning princess, and was the first fine fragrance launched under the Helena Rubinstein name. The fragrance was created by Norbert Bijaoui as a tribute to the company's creator Madame Helena Rubinstein, who died in 1965.
Barynia was originally available in the following products:
- 0.17 oz Parfum Mini
- 0.25 oz Parfum Purse Spray
- 0.50 oz Parfum
- 0.17 oz Eau de Parfum Mini
- 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum
- 3.3 oz Eau de Parfum
- 6.8 oz Eau de Parfum
- 3.3 oz Perfumed Body Oil
- Savon Parfumee (Perfumed Soap)
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic fruity floral fragrance for women with a chypre dry down.
- Top notes: aldehydes, Amalfi lemon, bergamot
- Heart notes: carnation, hyacinth, orris root, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, rose, tuberose, violet
- Base notes: vanilla, patchouli, oakmoss, benzoin, musk, sandalwood, vetiver, civet
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. It was still being sold in 1990. At some time in the 1990s, the Barynia name and trademark, but not the formula, was purchased by G.D. Incorporated, who introduced their version of the fragrance and relaunched it. These reformulated boxes will be marked with the GD Incorporated name and not Helena Rubinstein.
