Revillon 1981 EDP

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Turbulences

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Revillon Turbulences is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1981. Turbulences opens with Caraway, Green Notes, Bergamot, and Mint, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Revillon's Turbulences carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper time-capsule, a truly complex classic from the 80s that's as compelling as it is divisive. Turbulences is a spicy, green floral that demands you pay attention, offering a ride far wilder than modern tame trends. A love-it-or-hate-it gem that evokes strong nostalgia.
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  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Turbulences Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold, long-lasting aroma and strong sillage, particularly in its original parfum concentration, make it less suitable for casual or office wear. The complex, spicy-floral profile lends itself better to special occasions like a sophisticated date night or a formal event where it can truly shine and be appreciated.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Turbulences opens with an intriguing kick of caraway and mint, underpinned by a leafy green freshness that hints at what's to come. This quickly dissipates into a full-bodied heart of intense white florals like tuberose and ylang-ylang, spiced with nutmeg and pepper, and softened by powdery orris. The dry down settles into a warm, woody embrace of vetiver, sandalwood, and amber, retaining a cool spiciness. It's an unusual concoction - a floral aldehyde that behaves more like a spicy, woody chypre.

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