57 community ratings

Carven Homme

1999MenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
57 ratings

Carven Homme is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that settles best into the cooler months of fall and winter; it has been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 48 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Carven Homme smell like?

It opens with tarragon, clary sage, ginger and lavender, fresh yet herbal. In the heart, cinnamon brings spice while geranium and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. The base turns sweet with vanilla and tonka bean, and patchouli and cedar lay down a woody, earthy floor; the overall feel is powdery and resinous.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. Leisure, evening, daily wear and work get similar shares of votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. S.T. Dupont Signature for Men and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.