The Perfume Library

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Matin

7.3

Caron · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aimez-Moi (2013)

7.1

Caron · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Caron Aimez-Moi opens with bergamot, violet and aniseed, then moves through peach, iris and jasmine in a fresh, floral women's scent. The top is bright bergamot with violet and aniseed. The heart brings peach, magnolia, iris, jasmine and vanilla, where fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery floral side. The base of musk, woods and amber dries down woody and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards daily wear and evenings, and suits the office too. It reads clearly feminine. Jil Sander Style and Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pour Une Femme de Caron (2001) (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Caron · 2001

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Caron Pour Une Femme de Caron (2001) is a floral, powdery chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom and mandarin orange, and rose and frankincense lead the heart. In the base, benzoin, oakmoss, musk and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, oriental ground. The citrus and fruity sides stay light, while the spicy and sweet touches sit in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Its character reads clearly feminine, and some find it classic. Montale Orient Extreme and Amouage Silver have a close profile.

Tabac Blond (2021)

8.0

Caron · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Tabac Blond is a unisex chypre of leather and spice that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Leather and carnation come forward; clove and labdanum add a spicy warmth, while styrax and Virginia cedar give it a smoky, woody side. Galbanum brings a green edge, and Turkish rose and Comorian ylang-ylang carry a floral, powdery, creamy softness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli round out the depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn most often for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is nearly as common. It doesn't settle into a clearly masculine or feminine camp. Caron Rose Ébène de Caron and Trudon Bruma have a close profile.

Violette Précieuse (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Caron · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Caron Violette Précieuse is a powdery, green-tinged floral for women that puts iris and violet up front; it has been discontinued. It opens with iris and violet, a floral, powdery start. In the heart, musk and lily of the valley soften the scent. Sandalwood lays a woody base, raspberry adds a light sweetness, and the spicy and green touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads as feminine and classic. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours and Birkholz Iris N' Wood have a close profile.

Pois de Senteur (2021)

7.8

Caron · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Pois de Senteur is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and spring days and evenings out, and it is sold as a unisex scent. Orange blossom water, Moroccan jasmine absolute, honey and sweet acacia lead the scent. Bulgarian rose and Comorian ylang-ylang fill out the floral core, while Peru balsam and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, resinous warmth. A spicy, faintly animal trace stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen most for evening and night-time wear. Most read it as feminine, with a classic feel. Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust and Xerjoff Alexandria II (Parfum) have a close profile.

Acaciosa (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Caron · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Acaciosa is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity touches, softened by a sweet, powdery, creamy side. It has been discontinued and reads as feminine. Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang come first, and the heart adds pineapple, orange blossom and jasmine. The fruit rounds off the sharper floral edges, while spicy and animal shades give the scent some depth. Musk and ambergris in the base leave a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Over half of voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Nishane Rosa Turca have a close profile.

Parfum Sacré (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Caron · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Parfum Sacré is a floral, spicy and sweet scent with a powdery, oriental warmth, and it reads as a feminine evening perfume. It has been discontinued. Pepper, coriander and cinnamon give it a spicy opening. In the heart, clove, jasmine, orange and rose add a floral, fruity softness. The base of musk, mimosa, amber, vanilla and myrrh sweetens it and closes on a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; they mostly call its character feminine and classic. Caron Parfum Sacré (2013) and Caron Montaigne have a close profile.

Tabac Blanc

7.7

Caron · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Caron Tabac Blanc is a floral, sweet unisex perfume with a powdery, creamy and lightly spicy character and a gourmand edge. Ceylonese cinnamon and Italian bergamot bring spice and brightness, while Indian jasmine sambac absolute carries the floral side. West African cocoa absolute and vanilla sweeten it, and orris root resinoid and white musk give it a powdery, creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is worn in the evening too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Thameen Peregrina have a close profile.

Più Bellodgia

7.0

Caron · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Più Bellodgia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, powdery feel, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens on jasmine, rose, carnation and lily of the valley, reading as a green, sweet bouquet. Cinnamon and clove add spice in the heart, while cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settle the scent onto a soft, creamy, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. It reads feminine, and some voters also find it classic. It has been discontinued. Marc Cain Mysteriously No.2 and LPDO Royal Tiaré have a close profile.

L'Eau Réglisse / Eau de Réglisse

7.4

Caron · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Caron L'Eau Réglisse / Eau de Réglisse opens with basil, nutmeg and mandarin orange, then turns sweet and gourmand with ginger and vanilla, a spicy, fresh unisex scent. Mandarin orange and basil give it a fresh, citrusy start, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart ginger comes forward, and the fruity, sweet side gradually takes over. Patchouli and vanilla settle it into a soft, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as suitable for either. It has been discontinued.

Nocturnes (2013)

6.4

Caron · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Caron Nocturnes opens with orange, neroli and rose, moving into ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose: a floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and business wear leading and evening use close behind. Many describe it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mahora and Jean Patou Deux Amours have a close profile. Citrus and rose shine at the start, then the floral weight of ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose takes over. In the base, musk, sandalwood and vetiver soften it. The overall feel is floral, green and powdery, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background over a chypre frame.

Farnesiana (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Caron · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Farnesiana opens with mimosa and bergamot and softens towards iris and vanilla, a floral scent aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, followed by autumn and winter, and it is picked more often for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Floral and green accords lead, with a sweet, gourmand, powdery creaminess behind them. Mimosa and bergamot sit on top, iris and lily of the valley in the heart; ylang-ylang and vanilla leave a sweet, velvety trail as it settles. There is a spicy touch too. New Notes Latte Mimosa and L'Erbolario Iris have a close profile.

Secret Oud (2009) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Caron · 2009

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Caron Secret Oud is a floral, spicy Eau de Parfum built around oud, damask rose absolute and saffron; it has been discontinued, and it suits women who like a dark, resinous scent. The scent reads as a single whole: oud and Atlas cedar lay a woody, smoky base, while damask rose absolute and jasmine add a soft floral layer over it. Saffron and spikenard bring a spicy, earthy warmth, and amber with Cistus creticus gives it a resinous, slightly animalic depth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Délire de Roses (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Caron · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Délire de Roses is a fresh, green floral with a feminine rose heart, softened by fruity and creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn in third place. Daily and leisure wear get the most votes, and business settings follow close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; half of voters call its character feminine, while the rest say modern or classic. Lotus and rose open the scent, and the heart of lily of the valley and rose leaf adds a green freshness. In the base, jasmine and lychee sweeten it and pull it towards a soft, fruity finish.

Vétiver Infini

6.8

Caron · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narcisse Blanc (2020)

6.4

Caron · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Narcisse Blanc (2020) is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent made for women, and it suits spring and everyday wear best. Bright citrus from bergamot, orange and petitgrain sits alongside narcissus, orange blossom, neroli and rose. Vanilla sweetens the whole, while moss, ambroxan and cashmeran give it a woody, slightly synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that is a loose reading. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Hugo Boss Boss Orange (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Saffira have a close profile.

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

6.4

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is a fresh, citrusy and green floral made for women, with a light character that suits spring and summer days. Watermelon, Italian bergamot and Nashi pear give the opening a fruity freshness, while lime and Italian mandarin orange sharpen it with citrus. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose come forward, and moss, Virginia cedar and patchouli set this floral on a green, earthy base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a somewhat synthetic brightness among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)

7.7

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Fleur de Rocaille is a fresh, green floral for women, with a touch of citrus lifting a powdery, creamy softness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. It isn't tied to one season or hour and keeps its feminine line through the day. The scent is built on flowers: jasmine, mimosa, lilac, violet, lily of the valley, gardenia and orange blossom lead. Sandalwood and cedarwood hold them on a woody base, while green and spicy touches keep it fresh rather than sweet.

Infini (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Caron · 1970

Floral · Green · Spicy

Caron Infini (Eau de Toilette) is a floral, green chypre with a powdery, woody dry side, read mostly as feminine and now discontinued. Jasmine, tuberose, rose, narcissus and lily of the valley build the floral heart, while sandalwood and vetiver set it on a dry, woody base. Tonka bean and musk soften the edges, with resinous and animal touches adding depth and the spice staying in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evening and night out, though daytime and office also get votes. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic.

Poivre Sacré

7.5

Caron · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Caron Poivre Sacré is a spicy, resinous and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal shares. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves comfortably between the two. The notes read as one whole: Madagascar pepper, cumin, saffron and nutmeg build the spice, while frankincense, labdanum absolute and patchouli settle it onto a resinous, earthy base. Rose absolute and gaiac wood add a floral, smoky softness, and a sweet, oriental warmth lingers behind.

Montaigne (2021)

7.4

Caron · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Montaigne is a floral, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy and resinous side, made for women. Montaigne has good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, and for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads clearly feminine, with a classic character for many. The floral side is built on ylang-ylang, jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom, with heliotrope adding a powdery softness. Labdanum, benzoin and vanilla pull it towards a resinous, sweet warmth, while cassia brings spice and Indian sandalwood a woody depth.

Miss Rocaille

7.0

Caron · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Miss Rocaille is a fresh, green floral that softens its citrus brightness with a light sweetness, and it sits close to everyday wear. Sold as a women's perfume, it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, mandarin orange and orange blossom; citrus and green accords give it a lively, fruity start, with a little spice tucked behind the sweetness. In the heart, lily of the valley and water lily keep the floral side simple, and musk gathers everything onto a soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays near the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and work, and fewer for evenings or nights out. Odur Ervas and Xerjoff Renaissance have a similar profile.

Tubéreuse (2003) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Caron · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Caron Tubéreuse is a floral, green women's perfume with sweet and powdery sides; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted on them. Season votes are spread fairly evenly: spring leads slightly, while winter, fall and summer sit very close together. It reads as feminine. The scent rests on a floral core of tuberose, jasmine and freesia. Salty notes add a slight edge beside the flowers. Green and fruity tones keep it fresh, while sweet, spicy, woody and oriental touches pull it warmer, with a faint animal trace in the background.