Charlie Blue
Eau de Toilette Spray 100 mlshipping from 49€
If perfumes have always evolved alongside women, Charlie Blue clearly stands among those that almost anticipated and embraced these changes. When Revlon launched Charlie Blue in 1973, the perfumer created a fragrance that celebrated the liberation of the newly independent woman, eager for freedom. Amidst the frenzy of an era marked by experimentation and post-activism, at the height of feminism's surge, Revlon introduced a floral chypre perfume designed for autumn and winter, rather than the typical seasons of summer or spring usually associated with femininity. Here, the flower is not peaceful or tender; it is free and flourishing, enhanced by surprising accords of musk, jasmine, sandalwood, and oakmoss for the time.
Ambery, warm, and floral, Charlie Blue is a fragrance with personality, for women who are finally embracing their own. Pantsuit, blazer, cigarette back in the day, and the freedom to work and simply *be*—these are the hallmarks of the women setting out to conquer a world that once thought it could do without them.
And over time, how does it survive the evolutions of our society? Revlon launched a rather innovative women's fragrance at the time, but it’s impossible to claim that it would surprise you today. On the contrary, one might appreciate the nostalgia evoked by its slightly retro musk, the way the notes are arranged, reminding us of an era that was a bit more flashy and almost frivolous. Nearly forgotten, it’s easily found at bargain prices since Charlie Blue no longer holds the popularity it once did, nor does boldness seem to define femininity as it once did. In an age of sickly sweet perfumes, Charlie Blue feels almost like a time capsule, so out of sync with today’s trends. Perfect for those addicted to expertly crafted ambers in perfumery, and for those who love rediscovering hidden gems.
If perfumes have always evolved alongside women, Charlie Blue clearly stands among those that almost anticipated and embraced these changes. When Revlon launched Charlie Blue in 1973, the perfumer created a fragrance that celebrated the liberation of the newly independent woman, eager for freedom. Amidst the frenzy of an era marked by experimentation and post-activism, at the height of feminism's surge, Revlon introduced a floral chypre perfume designed for autumn and winter, rather than the typical seasons of summer or spring usually associated with femininity. Here, the flower is not peaceful or tender; it is free and flourishing, enhanced by surprising accords of musk, jasmine, sandalwood, and oakmoss for the time.
Ambery, warm, and floral, Charlie Blue is a fragrance with personality, for women who are finally embracing their own. Pantsuit, blazer, cigarette back in the day, and the freedom to work and simply *be*—these are the hallmarks of the women setting out to conquer a world that once thought it could do without them.
And over time, how does it survive the evolutions of our society? Revlon launched a rather innovative women's fragrance at the time, but it’s impossible to claim that it would surprise you today. On the contrary, one might appreciate the nostalgia evoked by its slightly retro musk, the way the notes are arranged, reminding us of an era that was a bit more flashy and almost frivolous. Nearly forgotten, it’s easily found at bargain prices since Charlie Blue no longer holds the popularity it once did, nor does boldness seem to define femininity as it once did. In an age of sickly sweet perfumes, Charlie Blue feels almost like a time capsule, so out of sync with today’s trends. Perfect for those addicted to expertly crafted ambers in perfumery, and for those who love rediscovering hidden gems.
