Givaudan N.5 Perfume Compound 1960 (Pine)

Vintage Woody-Resinous Fragrance Base

Approximate year of production: 1960s

Material type: Historic perfumery base

Observed duration on test strip: Approximately 21 days

Olfactory description

This historic perfumery base features a classic construction based on conifers, citruses, spices, and resinous materials, a combination widely used in mid-20th century men's and aromatic perfumery.

The opening is dominated by fresh pine notes and luminous citruses that provide a clean, green, and expansive sensation. Unlike many modern compositions focused solely on freshness, this base quickly develops a much more complex structure.

The heart incorporates warm spicy facets and aromatic woods that add depth and elegance to the composition. As it evolves, the resinous notes take center stage, creating a balsamic and slightly amber sensation that significantly prolongs the material's duration.

The result is a balanced composition of forest freshness, spices, and resins, with exceptional persistence for a base where top and heart notes initially predominate.

Material particularly interesting for:

- Aromatic perfumery.

- Classic masculine fragrances.

- Forest accords.

- Resinous compositions.

- Vintage reconstructions.

- Study of historic bases.

Historical interest

Woody and resinous bases from the mid-20th century constitute some of the pillars of classic perfumery. Many of them were developed using natural raw materials and aromatic bases that were later reformulated or disappeared from the market.

Preserved examples from this era allow for a direct study of the construction of complex aromatic fragrances before the appearance of numerous modern molecules.

Collector's item

This vintage perfumery base offers an authentic insight into classic aromatic perfumery. Its combination of pine, citrus, spices, woods, and resins reflects an elegant, robust, and extraordinarily long-lasting formulation style.

Its remarkable persistence and the balance between freshness and depth make it a particularly interesting piece for perfumers, collectors, and enthusiasts of historic raw materials.