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Perfume de mujer

Perfume de mujer is a Tango written by Juan José Guichandut and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1927. Roberto Firpo has recorded Perfume de mujer as an instrumental Tango.
“Perfume de mujer,” which translates to “The Scent of a Woman,” is a fragrant melody that dances through the air like a fleeting memory. It captures the essence of a woman’s allure, a delicate blend of elegance and mystery that enchants the senses. Each note whispers secrets of passion and desire, leaving an intoxicating trace on the heart.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Juan José Guichandut

Composer

1927/10/13

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Letra del Tango Perfume de mujer

Mujer, ¿te acuerdas de mi?

Yo soy aquel muchacho soñador

que hallaste tú, cargado con la anemia

de su vida bohemia,

de ensueño y de dolor.

Yo soy aquel que lució

como blasón su moño volador

y que cenó, en sus noches de infortunio,

con pan de plenilunio y vino de ilusión.



¡Cálida y fiel,

boca de miel

que puso el alma en el besar!

Tu recordación

sume al corazón

en negro abismo de pesar.

Torpe de mí

que no preví

el desencanto amargo de hoy.

Dulce y fiel mujer,

ya, sin tu querer,

no sé qué soy ni adónde voy.



Fortuna, fama, laurel…

¡Sólo en tu amor hallé luz de verdad!

Y en un recodo brusco del destino

me aparto del camino de la felicidad.

Lejanas glorias de amor.

Mi boca busca besos como ayer.

Y nada más, a mi lado, perdurable,

está tu inolvidable

perfume de mujer.

English lyrics of the Tango "Perfume de mujer"

Woman, do you remember me?

I am that dreamy young man

whom you found, burdened with the anemia

of his bohemian life,

of dreams and pain.

I am the one who flaunted

his fleeting charm as a coat of arms

and who dined, on his nights of misfortune,

with bread of the full moon and wine of illusion.

Warm and loyal,

honeyed lips

that poured the soul into the kiss!

Your memory

plunges the heart

into a dark abyss of sorrow.

Foolish of me

not to foresee

today’s bitter disenchantment.

Sweet and loyal woman,

now, without your love,

I don’t know what I am or where I’m going.

Fortune, fame, laurel…

True light I found only in your love!

And at a sharp bend in fate,

I veer off the path of happiness.

Distant glories of love.

My lips seek kisses like before.

And nothing else, enduring by my side,

is your unforgettable

perfume of a woman.

Perfume de mujer by Armando Tagini

Perfume de mujer is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Juan José Guichandut.



Story behind the Tango Perfume de mujer

“Perfume de mujer” takes us into the nostalgic and emotional journey of a man reminiscing about a past love, evoking a vivid narrative filled with longing and the bittersweet memories of a bygone romance. The opening lines set a tone of personal appeal to a woman from the narrator’s past, establishing a direct and intimate conversation. He describes himself as the dreamy young man she once knew, who lived a bohemian life marked by dreams and suffering.



Symbolism of Perfume de mujer

The tango explores several poignant themes, one of which includes the impermanence of fortune and fame juxtaposed against the lasting impact of true love, symbolically referred to as “solo en tu amor hallé luz de verdad” (only in your love did I find the light of truth). The song uses the titular “perfume de mujer” as a powerful symbol for the lingering presence of the woman in the narrator’s life, signifying an almost haunting but fond remembrance that pervades his senses and keeps the past alive. This fragrance stands not only as a sensory memory but also represents the essence and spirit of the lost love.



Perfume de mujer in historic Context

Set in 1927 Argentina, a period marked by cultural richness and the emerging popularity of tango music, “Perfume de mujer” reflects the urban landscape of love and melancholy typical of tango themes. The piece was created during a time when tango was transitioning from the dance halls to a recognized element of Argentinian cultural identity, carrying narratives that often spoke to universal emotions through personal stories. This timing and cultural backdrop enhance the emotional depth and resonance of the song, allowing it to capture the spirit and sentiments of its era.



Armando Tagini

Armando Tagini was a notable lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his compelling and emotive lyrics.