Ciara by Revlon c1973

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).

Jontue by Revlon c1975

Jontue by Revlon, launched in 1975, carries a rich history intertwined with branding decisions and personal tributes. Originally intended to be named "Amoresse," the fragrance underwent a significant rebranding when the former French-born chairman of Revlon deemed the name unsuitable for a global market. The change to "Jontue" was driven by a need for a name that would resonate more universally. According to the book International Marketing: Strategy and Theory, the new name was seen as either a woman's name or a foreign term associated with romance, aligning with the fragrance’s romantic appeal.

In truth, the name "Jontue" holds a more personal significance. Insiders revealed that the name is a nod to Charles Revson's 32-year-old son, John Charles Revson. The name "Jontue" is a playful translation meaning "John, too," serving as a tribute to Revson’s son while simultaneously capturing the essence of the fragrance's intended romantic allure.

Aquamarine by Revlon c1946

Aquamarine by Revlon: launched in 1946.  

Xi'a Xi'ang by Revlon c1987

Xia Xiang by Revlon, a subtle Oriental scent with citrus floral spice and fruit overtones.

Xi'a Xi'ang was launched by Charles of the Ritz in 1987, in 1990, it was released under the Revlon name. " Pronounced, "See Ah See Ang", meaning "Imagination". It was called the "Fragrance of the Imagination.

Maroc by Ultima II c1985

Maroc by Ultima II/Revlon: launched in 1985. Ultima II envisioned luxury when they created this perfume and its gold on gold presentation boxes.

Maroc was inspired by the moschata, a wild, white, musk rose, which can only be found growing  on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco, east of Tangier, during September. The moschata flowers in the sunlight and blooms on long after dark. Lush, warm and sensual.

Maroc was exclusively blended in France of high quality essential oils which included Moschata rose, rose maroc, rose otto, jasmine maroc and rich undertones of patchouli, amber, musk  and mousse de chene. The scent is reminiscent of Moroccan princesses , poets, and potentates, evoking an atmosphere of opulence.

So what does it smell like? It was classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, honey, coriander, geranium
• Middle notes: Moschata rose, rose maroc, rose otto, jasmine maroc
• Base notes: orris, rosewood, patchouli, ambergris, musk, vetiver, civet and oakmoss

The spokesmodel for the perfume was 25 year old Kim Alexis, who posed in Morocco for the perfume's advertisements.

Maroc disappeared from the shelves around 1990 and remains a popular discontinued scent today..


The perfume was re-created by Long Lost Perfumes in 1995. It features:

• Top notes: coriander, cardamom, geranium, rosewood, bergamot, and aldehydes.
• Heart: Otto rose, jasmine, orris root, gardenia, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley.
• Base: sandalwood, musk, patchouli, vetiver and oak moss.

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Electric Youth by Debbie Gibson c1989

Thinking of some of the first fragrances I ever owned, my memory was whooshed back into 6th grade, 1990/1991, I instantly thought of Electric Youth and Ex-cla-ma-tion!. A friend of mine had both and I loved them, each had an unusual smell that was perfect for my pre-teen years.

Originally produced in 1989, and discontinued only a few years later, Debbie Gibson loudly entered in the fragrance scene with the flirty perfume “Electric Youth,”.

The perfume was composed of a blend of citrus, grapefruit being the star , other fruit essential oils and the addition of ylang ylang, and hot pink juice, it rendered a fruity scent that my friends and I use to spritz the halls of our elementary school liberally, if not, waaaaaay too much.

• Top notes: aldehydes, grapefruit, other citrus notes
• Middle notes: ylang ylang, watermelon, red berries
• Base notes: musk, woods, amber

 The perfume came encased in a box styled after a neon sign. The bottle was just as cool, it contained a pink coil inside so it had that you know "electric" thing going on..

The core fragrance was composed of a blend of citrus and other fruit essential oils, rendering a fruity scent known to be popular with the teenager demographic of the day.

 Electric Youth was a celebrity scent designed by Deborah Gibson. It was manufactured by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation and distributed by Revlon's subsidiary, Natural Wonder Cosmetics.

 Electric Youth was marketed alongside Gibson's Atlantic Records album,  single (88919) and dance maxi-single of the same name.

Among individual products were:

• A 1.6 oz eau de cologne (labeled Cologne Spritz)
• A 0.96 oz eau de cologne (labeled Cologne Spritz)
• A 0.48 oz eau de parfum (labeled Perfume Spritz)
• A two-pack consisting of the 0.96 fl.oz. Cologne Spritz and the 0.48 fl. oz. Perfume Spritz (labeled Power Play)

My mother never did buy the perfume from me, but whenever I had a sleepover at my friend Jessica's house, we always sprayed it all nite long while watching MTV and drawing on her little sister's face with lipstick when she fell asleep. Bad girls! I know.

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