Большой Вальс Харьковская Парфюмерно-косметическая Фабрика - Kharkov Perfume Factory by Харьковская парфюмерно-косметическая фабрика - Kharkov perfume factory
Харьковская парфюмерно-косметическая фабрика - Kharkov perfume factory

Большой Вальс Харьковская Парфюмерно-косметическая Фабрика - Kharkov Perfume Factory

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1961

At a glance

Is Большой Вальс Харьковская Парфюмерно-косметическая Фабрика - Kharkov Perfume Factory worth trying?

Большой Вальс by Харьковская парфюмерно-косметическая фабрика - Kharkov perfume factory is a Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Special Occasion wear in Spring
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
powdery, floral, iris with Jasmine, Lilac, Powdery Notes
powdery floral iris

The first impression

Большой Вальс by Харьковская парфюмерно-косметическая фабрика - Kharkov perfume factory is a Floral fragrance for women. Большой Вальс was launched in 1961. Большой Вальс was created by Demidova and Irina Nikitina.

What shapes the scent

powdery 100%
floral 85%
iris 70%
musky 60%
rose 50%
white floral 40%
fresh 35%
violet 30%

The perfumer behind it

Demidova

Demidova

Demidova is a perfumer associated with Russian fragrance houses, including Уральские самоцветы (Ural Gems) with the scent Лунник, and the Харьковская парфюмерно-косметическая фабрика (Kharkov perfume factory). For the latter, she created fragrances like Большой Вальс Одеколон, Большой Вальс, and Киевские Каштаны in both perfume and cologne forms. Her work reflects traditional Eastern European perfumery styles.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Jasmine Jasmine
Lilac Lilac
Powdery Notes Powdery Notes
Musk Musk
Rose Rose
Iris Iris

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Большой Вальс Харьковская Парфюмерно-косметическая Фабрика - Kharkov Perfume Factory

Essence

The Sovereign commands with quiet authority, balancing grandeur and grace. Большой Вальs’s jasmine-lilac heart and powdery musk evoke a ballroom’s opulence, while iris lends a regal restraint. This is a fragrance for one who rules without raising their voice.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor tailored silhouettes in dove-gray and cream, with a single antique brooch as their only concession to ornament. The rose-iris accord mirrors their preference for timeless elegance over trend.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in duty and decorum, but also in the subversive power of beauty. The musk’s warmth suggests a hidden kindness beneath the polished exterior.

Relationships

They inspire loyalty, not adoration. Romantic partners are chosen for their ability to navigate the unspoken rules of their court.

Lifestyle

Mornings are spent reviewing correspondence at a mahogany desk; evenings, presiding over salons where wit is currency. The moderate sillage reflects their calculated presence-always felt, never overwhelming.

Shadow

Their poise can calcify into coldness. The powdery notes hint at a fear of vulnerability, of crumbling like old parchment.

Conclusion

Большой Вальс is a coronation in a bottle, a reminder that true power lies in the art of subtlety.

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