The enchanting wave of this fragrance is that of a special retro floral. This is not just vintage, it is a historical fragrance that is almost impossible to replicate. A soft blend of intense flowers meant to complete an elegant woman. In Love by Norman Hartnell is a Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 1946. This fragrance was said to be popular for decades. The English women from the 50s, 60s and 70s were said to have a special place for the bottle of this fragrance. The notes in ‘In Love’ are not particularly far fetched but there is just a vintage quality to it that can simply not be reproduced.
In Love’s composition is a special mix of the bright, vivid and spicy carnation flowers combined with the light and sweet fruity sweet pea flowers, the pure sweetness of jasmine and lily of the valley, the nuanced but pretty flowers of hyacinth, the fine powdery and slightly green lilac and tuberose irresistible flowers. A complete richness and depth is brought forward to this fragrance from notes of woods and musk. In Love is perfect.
- Fragrance notes: Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Musk, Sweet Pea, Woody Notes and Hyacinth
Perfume Similar to In Love by Norman Hartnell
Hartnell In Love Dupes, Clones, Alternatives & Replacements
- Gucci Bloom by Gucci
- Matsu Sakura by Masaki Matsushima
- Premier Jour by Nina Ricci
- Fleurs de Citronnier by Serge Lutens
- Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain
Gucci Bloom by Gucci
Gucci Bloom is not hiding, its name says what it’s about. It is a wide flower garden filled with a few select flowers for the balance it wishes to strike. It is vulnerable, casual but still chic. Gucci Bloom by Gucci is a Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 2017. The exotic manner of this fragrance is in the way it captures the true scent of the flower notes it contains.
In Love, Gucci Bloom is soft, delicate and perfectly feminine. Gucci Bloom opens with the sweet purity of white jasmine petals before it continues to a heart that is filled with the intense whiteness of sweet and carnal tuberose flowers. These flowers smell as true as they come in this fragrance. Gucci Bloom closes with an unapologetically sweet and fruity rangoon creeper note. This beautiful fragrance was created by Alberto Morillas.
- Top note: Jasmine
- Middle notes: Tuberose
- Base note: Rangoon Creeper
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Matsu Sakura by Masaki Matsushima
The Japanese people are known to philosophize and inspire a deeper meaning in almost everything that they do. Matsu Sakura created by Japanese designer Masaki Matsushima is a cloud of delicate and comforting pleasures. Matsu Sakura by Masaki Matsushima is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women that was launched in 2017.
This fragrance opens with the tropical and sweet juice of litchi accompanied by sweet pear. Matsu Sakura’ heart is filled with the petals of dreamy and fresh Japanese cherry blossom flowers combined with the sweet and fruity floral note of sweet pea. The heart of this fragrance reminds one of In Love’s floral goodness. This fragrance closes with the exotic breeze of patchouli combined with musk. Matsu Sakura was created by Jean Jacques.
- Top notes: Pear and Litchi
- Middle notes: Sweet Pea and Japanese Cherry Blossom
- Base notes: Patchouli and Musk
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Premier Jour by Nina Ricci
Premier Jour by Nina Ricci is a Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 2001. The femininity presented in this fragrance is not wild or sexy but rather it is light, gentle and fresh. It is vibrant, kind, polite and inoffensive. Premier Jour opens with the honeyed citrus flavor of mandarin orange combined with the light and sweet fruity floral sweet pea flowers.
Premier Jour’s heart introduces the intoxicatingly sweet and slightly green aroma of gardenia and the dreamy fashion of orchid. This fragrance closes with the depth and richness of milky sandalwood and woodsy notes with warm and creamy sweet vanilla and musk. This fragrance like In Love is a pretty floral blend. Premier Jour was created by Carlos Benaim, Sophie Labbe and Rosendo Mateu.
- Top notes: Mandarin Orange and Sweet Pea
- Middle notes: Orchid and Gardenia
- Base notes: Woodsy notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Fleurs de Citronnier by Serge Lutens
Fleurs de Citronnier by Serge Lutens is an Amber Floral fragrance for women and men that was launched in 2004. Fleurs de Citronnier feels like standing in the midst of a garden of unpicked and untampered flowers basking in all the nature of its surroundings and the sunlight. Its simplistic fragrance like In Love feels simple and clean. Fleurs de Citronnier opens with the spicy sweet flavor of nutmeg accompanied by the sparkly floral note of lemon blossom and citrusy petit grain. The heart of this fragrance is filled with petals of tuberose, sugary with honey and slightly zesty with neroli. Fleurs de Citronnier closes with musk accompanied by powdery and earthy iris with styrax. This fragrance was created by Christopher Sheldrake.
- Top notes: Petitgrain, Lemon Blossom and Nutmeg
- Middle notes: Neroli, Tuberose and Honey
- Base notes: Iris, Styrax and Musk
- Perfume Gender: Unisex
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain
This iconic floral from Guerlain is quite interesting. Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain is a Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 1983. This fragrance mirrors a fairy spring garden in Paris. It is exotic, rich and simply pure. Jardins de Bagatelle opens with the soapy freshness of aldehydes enveloping notes of jasmine, violet and zesty and complex bergamot and lemon. The heart of this fragrance introduces notes of white flower petals with bursts of color and complexity from ylang-ylang, rose and orchid. Jardin de Bagatelle closes with an interesting depth from notes of woods, vetiver, patchouli, musk and neroli with tuberose. This fragrance was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain.
- Top notes: Violet, Lemon, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Bergamot
- Middle notes: Lily of the Valley, Tuberose, Orchid, Rose, Narcissus, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang
- Base notes: Neroli, Tuberose, Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: Long lasting
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Wide
Conclusion
These fragrances are dense floral gardens, simply rich and pure. In Love by Norman Hartnell is a fragrance of its time, its notes transports one to what might have been if one had lived then or for those that lived back then, its nostalgia in a bottle. These fragrances, similar to it, share that familiar blend of flowers. If you enjoy flowers with woods and musk, you need to have one or more of these fragrances.