Givaudan N.2 (Jewel) Soapy, Clean, Violet, Iris, White Flowers, White Musk

Vintage Givaudan Fragrance Base (1960)

Producer: Givaudan

Approximate year of production: 1960s

Type of material: Historic perfumery base

Observed longevity on blotter strip: More than 21 days

Olfactory description

This historic perfumery base from Givaudan is an excellent example of mid-20th-century perfumery. Preserved for over six decades, it retains remarkable aromatic richness and exceptional persistence.

The olfactory profile is built around a clean, powdery, and floral accord reminiscent of the great cosmetic and soapy perfumes of the era. From the opening, facets of fine soap, clean laundry, and soft musks stand out, accompanied by a sensation of elegant and refined cleanliness.

As it evolves, notes of violet and iris appear, providing a powdery, velvety, and slightly cosmetic texture. The floral heart develops nuances of white flowers perfectly integrated with the musky base, generating a sensation of harmony and softness characteristic of classic high perfumery compositions.

The drydown remains extraordinarily stable for weeks, retaining notes of white musk, iris, and soft flowers even after long periods on a blotter strip.

Material especially interesting for:

- Study of historic bases.

- Vintage reconstructions.

- Classic floral perfumery.

- Cosmetic accords.

- Musky bases.

- Perfumery collecting.

Historical interest

Givaudan has been one of the most important perfumery companies worldwide for over a century. Preserved historic bases from the 1960s allow for a direct study of the olfactory styles, raw materials, and formulation techniques used during one of the most influential eras of modern perfumery.

Many of the raw materials used in these compositions were later reformulated, restricted, or replaced, making these materials true aromatic documents of great historical value.

Collector's item

This 1960 Givaudan fragrance base represents an exceptional opportunity to experience a composition created during the golden age of modern perfumery.

Its clean, powdery, floral, and musky profile reflects a formulation style difficult to find today, retaining the characteristic elegance of the great perfumery bases of the 20th century intact.