Tailspin Lucien Lelong

For Women
Eau de Toilette
Year: 1940
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Tailspin by Lucien Lelong is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Tailspin was launched in 1940. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Carles. Top notes are Herbal Notes, Green Notes, Cinnamon, Aldehydes, Citruses, Cloves and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Gardenia, Carnation, Hyacinth, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Ambergris, Tobacco, Resins, Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Patchouli, Wormwood, Sandalwood, Galbanum and Musk.

Composition Profile

green 100%
warm spicy 85%
floral 70%
white floral 60%
woody 50%
amber 40%
aromatic 35%
balsamic 30%
fresh 25%
rose 20%

About the Perfumer

Jean Carles

Jean Carles

Jean Carles was a master perfumer who created many classic fragrances. His notable works include Ma Griffe for Carven, Miss Dior for Dior, and Canoe for Dana. He also composed Indiscret and Tailspin for Lucien Lelong, leaving a lasting impact on 20th-century perfumery.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Herbal Notes Herbal Notes
Green Notes Green Notes
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Aldehydes Aldehydes
Citruses Citruses
Cloves Cloves
Fruity Notes Fruity Notes

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Gardenia Gardenia
Carnation Carnation
Hyacinth Hyacinth
Bulgarian Rose Bulgarian Rose
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Ambergris Ambergris
Tobacco Tobacco
Resins Resins
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Pine Tree Pine Tree
Patchouli Patchouli
Wormwood Wormwood
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Galbanum Galbanum
Musk Musk
Unique Character

Tailspin Lucien Lelong by Lucien Lelong offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Tailspin Lucien Lelong embodies the distinctive style of Lucien Lelong while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Magician Archetype: Portrait of Tailspin Lucien Lelong

Essence

The Magician is the alchemist of the soul, the one who transforms chaos into beauty, who sees the hidden patterns in the world. Tailspin is a spell cast in a bottle-a dizzying whirl of green notes, cinnamon, cloves, and aldehydes that opens like a sudden gust of wind. The heart of gardenia, carnation, and hyacinth is a dark, intoxicating bloom, while the base of ambergris, tobacco, and oakmoss grounds the magic in ancient earth. This is a fragrance of transformation.

Style & Aesthetic

The Magician dresses in dramatic contrasts-a velvet cape over a simple dress, a single piece of bold jewelry. Their aesthetic is one of controlled chaos: deep greens, burnished golds, the black of a starless night. They favor textures that tell stories: rough wool, smooth silk, the patina of aged leather. Their presence is magnetic, a promise of the extraordinary.

Philosophy & Values

They believe that reality is malleable, that the world is a web of symbols and correspondences. The Magician values knowledge, power, and the ability to effect change. They see the hidden connections between things-the wormwood and the stars, the resin and the fire. Their philosophy is one of active creation: to know is to transform.

Relationships

The Magician is a captivating presence, drawing others into their orbit with their intensity and insight. They are the friend who offers a new perspective, who sees the potential in others. In romance, they are both seductive and elusive, a puzzle to be solved. They seek a partner who is not afraid of the shadows, who can dance in the whirlwind.

Lifestyle

Their life is a laboratory of experience. They collect rare books, study herbalism, and practice rituals of intention. Their home is a cabinet of curiosities: dried herbs, crystals, antique maps. They wake before dawn to watch the light change, and they walk in the woods to listen to the silence. They wear this fragrance as a tool of transformation.

Shadow

The Magician's shadow is manipulation. Their power can become a tool for control, their knowledge a source of arrogance. The complex, intoxicating blend of Tailspin can be a lure that traps others in their web. They must remember that true magic serves the highest good, not the ego.

Conclusion

Tailspin is the scent of a world remade. It is a reminder that chaos is not the enemy, but the raw material of creation. For the Magician, this fragrance is a wand, a key to the doors of perception.