Ciara by Revlon: launched in 1973. (pronounced SEE-AHR'-AH). There was one year at Revlon when all the fragrances seemed to have something to do with the name Charles Revson. Ciara (a poetic arrangement of Mr. Revson's initials), then Cerissa (another play on the initials CR).
It was issued in 80% (think of this as regular cologne strength), 100% (think of this as eau de toilette strength) and 200% strength concentrated cologne (think of this as eau de parfum strength, almost as lasting as most modern day perfumes).
Originally the fragrance was billed under "Ciara from Ultima II-Charles Revson".
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an Oriental fragrance for women. A blend of floral and woody notes. It starts with a fresh fruity top, followed by an expressive floral heart, resting on a sweet balsamic base.
Investor's Reader, Volume 60, 1973:
Playbill, 1974:
In 1985, Revlon introduced the Ciara Moisturizing Body Mousse line in three versions: Echo of Ciara, Spices of Ciara and Flowers of Ciara, as part of the Ultima II collection. The six ounce cans retailed for $12.50 each.
It was issued in 80% (think of this as regular cologne strength), 100% (think of this as eau de toilette strength) and 200% strength concentrated cologne (think of this as eau de parfum strength, almost as lasting as most modern day perfumes).
Originally the fragrance was billed under "Ciara from Ultima II-Charles Revson".
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an Oriental fragrance for women. A blend of floral and woody notes. It starts with a fresh fruity top, followed by an expressive floral heart, resting on a sweet balsamic base.
- Top notes: bergamot, lemon, raspberry and neroli
- Middle notes: palmarosa, orris, jasmine, tuberose, iris, palisander and ylang-ylang
- Base notes: incense, myrrh, raspberry, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, leather, musk, opoponax and vanilla
Investor's Reader, Volume 60, 1973:
"Ciara will debut late this month at Bonwit Teller and be in full distribution by Christmas. The name is invented and the scent hints of jasmine and tuberose. The bottles will carry no brand but will simply say "Ciara by Charles Revson", to capitalize on the famous chairman-founder of Revlon. At $45 an ounce for the perfume and $10 for spray cologne, Ciara will be priced at the same level as Norell, the expensive fragrance Revlon introduced five years ago."
Playbill, 1974:
"Ciara, Charles Revson's non-such deep smoky scent that stays put all the livelong day (ask for the 100 Strength)."
In 1985, Revlon introduced the Ciara Moisturizing Body Mousse line in three versions: Echo of Ciara, Spices of Ciara and Flowers of Ciara, as part of the Ultima II collection. The six ounce cans retailed for $12.50 each.
Fate of the Fragrance:
At some time, Ciara was reformulated and released under the Revlon name, not the Revson name, and some reviewers have mentioned that there is quite a difference between the two. The newer version is quite shrill and doesn't seem as smooth or well blended as its forebear.
If you haven't tried Ciara but enjoy fragrances such as Bal a Versailles and Cinnabar, then I implore you to spread your wings and pick up a bottle of the vintage, you may just fall in love.
Would love to know if echo of Ciara bodymousse still available fell in love with it in 1988 would love to purchase
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