Emanuel Ungaro launched Diva in 1983: it was his house’s first fragrance, dedicated to women. Jacques Polge, of Chanel, signed the formula, with François Demachy according to critics. A chypre oriental for the house, it brings together aldehydes, citrus, spices and tuberose in the top, rose, iris, narcissus and ylang-ylang in the heart, and honey, patchouli, amber and sandalwood in the base.
A bottle with folds of fabric, whose silhouette pays tribute to the draping of the kimono, one of Emanuel Ungaro’s famous dresses.
The Diva bottle extends Emanuel Ungaro’s couture: its silhouette, according to the house, pays tribute to the draping of the kimono, one of the designer’s famous dresses. Its folds evoke those of a woman’s dress, notes the encyclopedia Perfume Intelligence.
The same encyclopedia credits its design to Emanuel Ungaro and Jacques Helleu, of Chanel, and its manufacture to the glassmaker Pochet du Courval. The eau de parfum is available today in 50 and 100 ml bottles.