Order Very RARE Vintage BALMAIN IVOIRE 7ml Pure Parfum!

From Bois de Jasmin:

'Ivoire de Balmain, like many classical fragrances, entered my wardrobe via a thrift shop find. I love browsing antique stores for treasures like old perfume bottles, fake pearl necklaces and copper cake molds, and while more often than not, I leave with nothing but dust on my fingers and clothes, occasionally I find a gem. Several years ago it was a small bottle of Ivoire parfum. It was still sealed, and the fragrance was exquisitely beautiful. Even when later I bought a bottle of new Eau de Toilette, I still was smitten with Ivoire's fragrance of crushed green leaves and skin washed with jasmine soap.


Ivoire was created in 1979 by a great team of perfumers, Francis Camail and Michel Hy. For reference, Camail created Estée Lauder Aliage and was one of the perfumers responsible for Giorgio Beverly Hills, while Michel Hy gave us legends like Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Paco Rabanne Calandre. Balmain was one of the top French fashion houses, and Pierre Balmain was order still at the helm. “A garment made by Pierre Balmain was the very quintessence of haute couture,” famously said the Vogue editor Diana Vreeland.

Although Ivoire was not avant-garde–it was really too close to Chanel No 19 to be entirely new, it was impeccably crafted. Its scent was a perfect fit with its name. The green leaves rustle gently in the top notes, but the core of the perfume was a glowing white accord of jasmine and sandalwood liberally doused in aldehydes. It smelled of creamy white soap bars, warm skin and white petals.

The finish of Ivoire was mossy and earthy, but still soft. Unlike the much more majestic and aloof No 19, Ivoire had a cozy, comforting character. Even in the brighter, sharper Eau de Toilette concentration, you'll find the tender layer. If you have a taste for aldehydes, soapy scents and glamorous perfumes, then Ivoire is for you.

Unfortunately, Balmain did not maintain consistent quality over the years, and while you can still find vintage Ivoire easily on Ebay and discounters (look for the white capped bottle in the zebra striped box), some lots are very good and others are dismal. So, buyer beware!'

Box & bottle are in good condition, about half full. Juice is pungent & gorgeous as described in the above review!!!


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