1965 vintage perfume Rigonda by the Latvian perfume house Dzintars.
Good condition. Stored in my grandmother's closet for a long time.
This is a women's fragrance, released in 1965, and belongs to the chypre floral family.
Fragrance Features
The perfume's name refers to the fictional island of Rigonda from the novel "Lost Homeland" by Latvian writer Vilis Lacis.
Fragrance pyramid:
Top notes: bergamot, black pepper.
Heart notes: sandalwood, jasmine, rose, cinnamon.
Base notes: musk, patchouli, oakmoss, amber, morocco leather.
Character: The fragrance is described as warm, slightly bitter, with woody and powdery accents.
Design and Format
The bottle has a distinctive spiral shape with a yellow cap—a standard design for many Dzintars 10ml miniatures of the time. Other popular fragrances from the factory were also released in similar bottles.