Lucien Lelong Tailspin Cologne Mist

Details:

• Product Form: Cologne Mist
• House: Lucien Lelong
• Tailspin introduced in the United States: 1940
• Passionnément introduced in France and the United Kingdom: 1939
• Perfumer: Jean Carles
• Fragrance Family: Floral Oriental with Chypre Character

Fragrance Notes:

• Top Notes: Aldehydes, bergamot, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, herbs, clary sage, fruity notes, green notes
• Middle Notes: Gardenia, hyacinth, carnation, cinnamon, clove, lily of the valley, rose, geranium, jasmine, orange blossom, narcissus, ylang-ylang, orris
• Base Notes: Oakmoss, pine, juniper, civet, galbanum, sandalwood, tobacco, cedar, ambergris, patchouli, musk, resins, balsams, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, vetiver, incense, styrax

In-Depth Summary

In 1939, Lucien Lelong introduced this fragrance in France and the United Kingdom as Passionnément — French for “passionately.” The following year, it debuted in the United States as Tailspin. Created by Jean Carles, the floral oriental composition blends bright citrus and aldehydes with spicy flowers, piney resins, oakmoss, woods, and animalic warmth. This offering is a Lucien Lelong Tailspin Cologne Mist.