Pachuca
In the smoky dance halls of the 1940s, where rebellion met elegance, La Pachuca emerged as an emblem of defiance and feminine power. This fragrance captures the soul of these fearless Mexican-American women who dared to challenge society's norms.
15ML
Opening with deep summer florals that bloom in twilight, the scent unfolds like their story - bold and unapologetic. Champagne effervescence dances with cigarette smoke, painting a picture of nights filled with swing music and resistance. The heart reveals intoxicating white flowers, representing their fierce femininity that refused to be contained.
As the fragrance settles, it leaves behind traces of sweet tobacco, warm skin, and lasting amber - the lingering impression of a generation that wrote their own rules. Like the Pachucas themselves, this scent is both a celebration and a statement: feminine power cannot be confined.
Notes that tell their story:
- The smoke of defiance
- The sparkle of celebration
- The flowers of fierce femininity
- The warmth of passion
- The lasting mark of rebellion
Perfect for those who know that true elegance comes with a dash of rebellion and that femininity can be both fierce and beautiful.
A Pachuca was a Mexican-American woman in the 1940s who was part of the Pachuco/Pachuca counterculture. These young women were characterized by their distinctive style and defiance of both mainstream American culture and traditional Mexican-American gender roles.
Pachucas wore:
- Modified zoot suits or short skirts
- Heavy makeup, especially dark lipstick
- Elaborate upswept hairdos
- Platform heels
- Often carried a small chain or knife for protection
They were known for:
- Challenging traditional gender roles
- Fighting against racial discrimination
- Creating their own unique cultural identity
- Being seen as rebellious by both American and Mexican-American communities
- Standing up for their rights and independence
The term "Pachuca" is the feminine form of "Pachuco," which referred to Mexican-American men who were part of the same counterculture. These women faced criticism from multiple directions:
- Mainstream society viewed them as delinquents
- Traditional Mexican-American families often saw them as too Americanized
- They were frequently targeted by police and media
Despite (or because of) this opposition, Pachucas became powerful symbols of resistance, feminine strength, and cultural pride during the World War II era. Their legacy represents an important chapter in Mexican-American civil rights history and women's empowerment.
Basically, female powerhouses!
Ingredients:
INGREDIENTS
According to IFRA Standards
INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ROSA DAMASCENA (TURKISH ROSE) FLOWER OIL, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSA CENTIFOLIA (ROSE IMPERIALE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ACACIA DEALBATA (MIMOSA) FLOWER EXTRACT, OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS (OSMANTHUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) FLOWER OIL, CISTUS LADANIFERUS (LABDANUM) RESIN EXTRACT, STYRAX BENZOIN RESIN EXTRACT, CERA ALBA/BEESWAX/CIRE D'ABEILLE EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (COGNAC) FRUIT EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA PALLENS (DAVANA) FLOWER OIL, AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA (OUD) WOOD EXTRACT, AQUILARIA MALACCENSIS (BLACK AGAR) WOOD EXTRACT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA (HINOKI) WOOD OIL, ABIES SIBIRICA (FIR) OIL, BURSERA GRAVEOLENS (PALO SANTO) WOOD OIL, AMBROXAN, KEPHALIS, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) OIL, METHYL DIHYDROJASMONATE (HEDIONE HC), ACETYL TETRAMETHYL OCTALINE (ISO E SUPER).
May contain: LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, FARNESOL, EUGENOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Warning:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Stop use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.