The Perfume Library

Eau de Rocaille

7.4

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eau de Rocaille is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a floral heart. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It is worn easily through the day, at the office and for leisure, and it holds up in the evening too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Italian green mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright citrus start. Jasmine, rose, gardenia and orange blossom build the floral body, while French blackcurrant bud absolute adds a green, fruity edge and carrot supports the spicy, powdery side. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia and Rochas Eau Sensuelle.

My Ylang

7.0

Caron · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron My Ylang is a sweet, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang and white blossoms, aimed at women and now discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang, white blossoms, lily of the valley, green rose and jasmine absolute together. Towards the heart, blackcurrant bud and mandarin orange add a fruity lift. Green vanilla softens the base, and the scent dries down powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though this rests on only a few votes. With its floral, sweet character it reads as feminine. Elie Saab Le Parfum In White and Widian White have a close profile.

Lady Caron (2021)

6.9

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Lady Caron is a fresh, floral women's scent built around freesia, Chinese magnolia and Moroccan neroli, best suited to spring and summer days. The notes read as a single whole: freesia and Chinese magnolia carry a green, floral freshness, while peach adds a soft fruity touch. Vanilla and musk sweeten it into a creamy warmth, and Jasminum auriculatum absolute deepens the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Hervé Léger Rose Léger and Maison Margiela Flower Market have a close profile.

Or et Noir (2017) (Parfum)

7.8

Caron · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Or et Noir (2017) (Parfum) is a fresh, powdery floral built around Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and lilac; it is classed as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with Rosa centifolia and Bulgarian rose; lilac and Turkish rose carry the heart in the same floral line. Amber closes it with a sweet, creamy warmth. Citrus and green freshness, a spicy touch and a powdery softness run through the accords.

Rose Ivoire de Caron

7.4

Caron · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Rose Ivoire de Caron is a unisex floral that sets Turkish rose on a spicy, powdery base, with a fresh, green edge. The scent centres on Turkish rose and Indian jasmine sambac absolute, softened by orris concrete into something powdery and creamy. Pink pepper, Madagascar pepper and white pepper add a spicy warmth, while ambrette seed and white musk tone down the sweetness and leave a clean trail. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and projection are moderate. Voters place it most often in leisure time, nights out and the office, though daytime and evening wear are also suggested. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Its profile is close to Perfumer H Soap and Jimmy Choo Radiant Tuberose.

Montaigne (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Caron · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Caron Montaigne pairs orange blossom and jasmine with the warmth of vanilla, Mysore sandalwood and benzoin, a sweet feminine scent from 2017 that has since been discontinued. It opens on orange blossom and jasmine, and the heart of mimosa and jonquil carries the floral line forward with a soft, powdery feel. In the base, vanilla, Mysore sandalwood and benzoin take over, and the scent turns gourmand, spicy and oriental as it sweetens. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters pick it most often for leisure, followed by nights out and evenings. It reads as feminine, and its sweet, powdery build sits more easily in cooler weather. Caron Montaigne (2007) and Coty Vanilla Fields share a close profile.

Oud Excelsa

7.7

Caron · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Caron Oud Excelsa is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh brightness with a woody, spicy character, with floral and oriental touches alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most of those who rated longevity found it high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The profile suits both men and women. Vietnamese oud, Atlas cedar, Finnish birch wood and Guatemala cardamom lead the notes, while Ethiopian and Colombian coffee and Bulgarian rose soften that woody frame. As a whole the scent carries both a synthetic sheen and an oriental warmth. It shares a close profile with Pana Dora Stricker and Nomenclature holy_wood.

Rose Ébène de Caron

6.5

Caron · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Rose Ébène de Caron is a unisex scent that sets Turkish rose against leather, birch wood and coffee, leaning smoky, leathery and floral at once. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those readings as a rough guide. It carries no gender label and suits men and women alike. The rose sits on a sweet, resinous base; coffee and saffron add a spicy warmth, while leather, birch wood and styrax bring a smoky, animalic edge. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli deepen the woody side, and the oriental feel runs throughout.

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse

8.0

Caron · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Caron Tubéreuse Merveilleuse is a unisex floral built around tuberose, jasmine sambac and orange blossom, with citrus brightness and a creamy, sweet side. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Indian tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while Italian lemon and ginger lift it. Almond milk, bitter almond and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet feel, starfruit adds a fruity touch, and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. Marc Gebauer Private Garden and M. Micallef Ô Féminin have a close profile.

N'Aimez que Moi (2021)

7.3

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron N'Aimez que Moi is a fresh, powdery floral for women, built around rose, neroli and lilac. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Turkish rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, with neroli and lilac keeping it bright, while violet and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, and patchouli, Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar give it a green, earthy base. Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon and Santa Maria Novella Rosa have a close profile.

Narcisse Noir (2017) (Parfum)

7.7

Caron · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Narcisse Noir (Parfum) is a floral, green and sweet women's fragrance with powdery, woody and animalic undertones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. It is positioned as a women's scent. Neroli and orange blossom open it, then jasmine and rose take over the heart. Sandalwood and musk soften the base and close it with a powdery warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background behind the flowers. Caron Narcisse Blanc and Lancôme Magie have a close profile.

Eaux de Caron Fraîche

6.7

Caron · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eaux de Caron Fraîche is a fresh women's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, with spice and oakmoss giving it a chypre backbone; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage sit in the moderate-to-weak range, so it is a quiet scent. Most voters place it in daily wear and leisure, with sport and business following; evening and night out are chosen far less often. Tarragon, lemon, grapefruit and galbanum make for a crisp, green opening. The heart brings patchouli, nutmeg, jasmine and rose, where spice and flowers soften that coolness. Musk and oakmoss in the base settle it on a woody, chypre footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Balmain de Balmain have a close profile.

Eau de Cologne

7.8

Caron · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with aromatic and citrus notes and settles on oakmoss and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Voters mostly pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office. More call it masculine than feminine, but a good share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top is led by aromatic and citrus notes, with floral and woody notes in the heart. Oakmoss and musk dry down underneath. It carries a fresh, green chypre feel, while the fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Monotheme Pompelmo and Al Rehab Silver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

French Cancan (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Caron

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Caron French Cancan Eau de Parfum is a floral and green chypre built around oakmoss, amber and jasmine; it is a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen about equally for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for business and daytime wear. The floral and green side dominates: jasmine, rose, iris, violet, lilac and lily of the valley form a powdery, sweet bouquet. Oakmoss, amber and sandalwood lay a leathery, resinous, woody floor beneath it, and patchouli deepens that base. A spicy note adds warmth. La Prairie Life Threads Emerald and Estēe Lauder Knowing have a close profile.

Rose (2017) (Parfum)

7.6

Caron · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Rose is a rose-led, fresh and floral women's fragrance, with green and powdery touches that soften the rose. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens on Bulgarian rose and May rose. In the heart, neroli, geranium and iris wrap the rose in a green, powdery air, and sandalwood and vanilla leave a woody, creamy sweetness as it dries. Hermès Hiris and Caron Rose (1996) Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Les Plus Belles Lavandes

7.6

Caron · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes is a fresh, floral and green fougère built around lavender and softened with vanilla; it is made for men and has been discontinued. Lavender leads from the first moment, and in the heart vanilla joins it and sweetens it. In the dry-down, amber and musk settle that sweetness onto a soft, powdery base. A spicy tone sits among the accords but stays in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It suits anyone who wants a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Le Blanc Lavande and Harry Lehmann Lavendelblüte have a close profile.

Eaux de Caron Forte

5.2

Caron · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eaux de Caron Forte is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a citrus and green freshness with a floral heart. It opens bright and fruity with orange, bergamot, blackcurrant and apple. In the heart, lilac, neroli and coriander bring a floral, spicy greenness, and the base of musk, amber and cedar settles into a woody, slightly powdery and smoky ground. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it leaves a quiet trail close to the skin. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Acqua di Taormina Petra Lavica and Rancé 1795 Heroïque have a close profile.

Secret Oud (2017) (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Caron · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Secret Oud is a floral, spicy Eau de Parfum for women, with a smoky, resinous oud note running through it. Jasmine and damask rose form the floral frame, while saffron and spikenard add a spicy, earthy depth. Cistus brings a resinous, animal warmth, and oud gives the woody, smoky character. Fresh and green accords lighten these heavier notes a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters rate longevity high, though the vote count is small, so this is a tentative picture. Its oriental, smoky build suits cooler weather and evenings best. Caron Secret Oud (2009) and Frapin Nevermore have a close profile.

L'Eau Pure

6.4

Caron · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Caron L'Eau Pure is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and ozonic with lemon, green lemon and bergamot, then rests on Indonesian gaiac wood and cedarwood. The top is lemon, green lemon and bergamot alongside ozonic notes, giving an aquatic, airy first impression. Nutmeg and coriander add a light spice in the heart, and the base of Indonesian gaiac wood and cedarwood is dry and woody. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who want something light and clean, but it has been discontinued. Dermacol Marine Wood & Coriander and Adlon Brise de Mer have a close profile.

Eaux de Caron Pure

6.9

Caron · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eaux de Caron Pure is a fresh, citrusy floral chypre for women, with a lightly spicy, woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange and cardamom, and passion fruit softens that freshness a little. The heart is floral, built on cyclamen, jasmine and freesia, with geranium and nutmeg adding a touch of spice. In the base, oakmoss, sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settle the chypre structure onto a warm, woody footing. Overall it reads clean, slightly green and dry. Penhaligon's Quercus and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Infini (2018)

6.0

Caron · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Caron Infini (2018) is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around jasmine, pear and pink pepper, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Bergamot, orange and pear give it a fresh, fruity feel. Jasmine carries the floral side while pink pepper adds a light spice. Vanilla, Siam benzoin and white musk make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with Mysore sandalwood and myrrh forming a woody base. Loewe 001 Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Lou de Pre Paradis Vanille have a close profile.

Atmah

8.0

Caron · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Caron Atmah is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around jasmine, tuberose and vanilla in the heart. It opens with pink pepper, which gives a spicy first impression. In the heart, rosyfolia, jasmine, tuberose and vanilla form a floral, creamy and powdery core. The base of white musk, vetiver and ambrette seed settles it onto a woody, faintly smoky ground. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is still small, so the picture is tentative. As a unisex fragrance it doesn't lean toward either gender. Armani Privé - New York and Tom Ford Tubéreuse Nue have a close profile.

Narcisse Noir (2021)

7.5

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Narcisse Noir (2021) is a unisex perfume that builds a fresh, floral scent from orange blossom, jasmine and neroli over a powdery, woody base. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters find the staying power high. With no gender lean, it can be worn by women and men alike. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said on those. The scent is built around orange blossom water absolute, orange blossom absolute, petitgrain and neroli, with jasmine and rose filling out the floral side. Musk, Haitian vetiver and Mysore sandalwood add a woody, slightly animal depth to this green, sweet and lightly spicy floral body. Caron Narcisse Noir (2017) and Chanel Jersey have a close profile.

French Cancan (2017) (Parfum)

8.5

Caron · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron French Cancan is a floral, sweet perfume for women with a powdery, woody backdrop; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters clearly read it as a feminine scent. There are no season or occasion votes, so little can be said about where it fits best. It opens with jasmine and violet, and orange blossom and May rose carry the floral line through the heart. Sandalwood and ambergris soften the base, while spicy, oriental and slightly leathery touches add depth to the powdery sweetness. Loewe Un Paseo por Madrid - Ópera en el Teatro Real and Marlou Carnicure / L'Animal Sauvage have a close profile.