The Perfume Library

Baiser Volé Lys Rose

7.2

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

VI: L'Heure Brillante

7.3

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier VI: L'Heure Brillante is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green edge, leaning towards spring and summer days and easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Its character sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Gin, lemon and aldehydes form its frame. Lemon brings the brightness, gin adds a dry, sharp note, and the aldehydes wrap it in a sparkling, slightly synthetic sheen. Floral and green facets stay in the background, with spice as a faint accent. Van Cleef & Arpels Printemps and Jil Sander Leaf have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange

6.9

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by bergamot and orange, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes on masculine and feminine character are nearly even. It has been discontinued. It opens with bright, fruity bergamot and orange. Violet in the heart adds a soft, powdery floral touch, and Virginia cedar and patchouli give it a woody, lightly spicy base.

L'Envol Parfum

8.4

Cartier · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Cartier L'Envol Parfum is built on amber, ambrosia and gaiac wood, a green, sweet and spicy woody scent that suits evenings in the colder months. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads masculine and classic. The scent is green at first, with its sweetness held in check by spice and resin. Woody, earthy and smoky tones come forward over a leathery, slightly animal base. Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense) and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

Oud & Musc

7.0

Cartier · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

II: L'Heure Convoitée

6.9

Cartier · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier II: L'Heure Convoitée is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around chestnut cream, green notes, red rose and clove. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It suits daytime, leisure and the office, with some votes for evening too. Voters lean towards feminine, with classic in second place. The scent reads fresh and green first, with red rose carrying the floral side and clove adding a spicy warmth. Chestnut cream settles it onto a creamy, lightly sweet base, while powdery and woody tones stay in the background, and there is a touch of fruitiness. Early Roses and Gardenia (Parfum) have a close profile.

Baiser Volé Parfum

8.3

Cartier · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier Baiser Volé Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a green lightness, softened by powdery, creamy sweetness, and it leans feminine. Lily forms the core, while heliotropin and tonka bean add a powdery, creamy, gently sweet texture. The green and fresh accords keep the flower open rather than heavy, and the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse and Jo Malone Iris & White Musk have a close profile.

Rivières de Cartier - Insouciance

6.9

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Insouciance is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs iris and violet with the soft sweetness of fruit tree woods. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mainly chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it remains a unisex scent. Taken as a whole, it runs along a fresh, green line. The powdery, floral side of iris and violet leads, and the fruit tree woods soften it. Spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Santa Maria Novella Iris (Eau de Cologne) and L'Artisan Parfumeur Verte Violette have a close profile.

Oud Vanillé

8.3

Cartier · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Must de Cartier pour Homme Essence

8.2

Cartier · 2000

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Cartier Must de Cartier pour Homme Essence is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance that has since been discontinued, leaning towards autumn and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. It suits evenings and nights out best, though leisure and daily wear get votes too. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Grapefruit and ginger give it a fresh, fruity lift, while cinnamon adds a sweet, spicy warmth. Cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody, green base, softened by powdery and oriental touches.

XI: L'Heure Perdue

6.7

Cartier · 2015

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

IV: L'Heure Fougueuse

7.3

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier IV: L'Heure Fougueuse is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green side against the earthy tones of leather and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. Leisure and evening lead the occasions, with business and daytime wear close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, and it reads as truly unisex. Bergamot, magnolia and horsehair open it; lavender, vetiver, maté, green notes and blossoms make up the heart. Oakmoss, leather and white musk sit at the base. The fresh citrus and floral opening gradually settles into a spicy, woody, slightly animalic and leathery base.

III: L'Heure Vertueuse

7.7

Cartier · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier III: L'Heure Vertueuse is a fresh, green unisex scent led by vervain, thyme and rosemary. Lavender and lentisk carry the herbal feel through, while absinth and almond add a light sweetness and a resinous depth. The floral and spicy sides stay in the background over a woody, earthy base that steadies the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the favoured settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Thyme & Lavender have a close profile.

Oud & Rose

7.2

Cartier · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Déclaration d'Un Soir Intense

6.4

Cartier · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir Intense is a spicy, woody, masculine-leaning scent that most voters place in fall and in the evening; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. After fall, winter and spring follow, while summer trails behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and leisure wear comes close behind. Over half of voters read it as masculine. Sandalwood and musk sit alongside the heat of pepper and chili. A sweet, oriental tone runs through the woody, spicy character. Floral and fruity accents stay in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Hollister Palm and Fugazzi Cash Flower have a close profile.

La Panthère Édition Soir

8.0

Cartier · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Must de Cartier Eau Fine

8.5

Cartier · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Cartier Must de Cartier Eau Fine is a green, powdery floral with a faintly spicy, woody warmth, made for women and leaning classic in character. It opens with lavender and aldehydes. At the heart, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and carnation form a floral bouquet softened by musk. Cedar and sandalwood leave a woody base, while fruity and sweet tones run underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Leisure, daily wear, evening and office all drew similar support, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) and Jil Sander Background (Eau de Toilette).

Oud & Menthe

8.1

Cartier · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pur Muguet

6.9

Cartier · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pur Lilas

7.5

Cartier · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oud & Pink

8.2

Cartier · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Cartier Oud & Pink is a unisex scent that sets rose against oud, with a woody, spicy and slightly oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably in between. Rose, oud, musk and woody notes make up the scent. The floral and fruity side comes from the rose, while oud gives the woody and oriental weight, with spicy and animal tones in the background. Arabian Oud Majestic Special Oud and Swiss Arabian Shadha have a close profile.

Déclaration Bois Bleu

6.5

Cartier · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Déclaration Bois Bleu is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with green, spicy and woody tones that sit close to everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for daytime and the office, with leisure and sport not far behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. The number of ratings is small, so treat these impressions as tentative. It opens with lemon, bitter orange and bergamot for brightness. In the heart, birch leaf, cardamom and nutmeg add a green, spicy touch. Vetiver and blue atlas cedar settle into a woody, slightly powdery base. Féraud Féraud Homme and Lalique White (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe

8.0

Cartier · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe is a fresh, green, citrus-led fougère for men, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as suited to business and leisure. It reads masculine and stays close to everyday wear. Mint and mandarin orange give it a cool first impression. Lavender, coriander and caraway add a spicy, herbal edge, while oakmoss and sandalwood set a woody base. Cartier Pasha de Cartier (Eau de Toilette) and Adidas Sport Field (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

La Panthère Élixir

7.3

Cartier · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Cartier La Panthère Élixir is a floral, powdery women's fragrance built around jasmine, gardenia and musk, leaning towards evening and night-out wear. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Voters pick it most for nights out and evenings, with daily and business wear further back. It reads as a feminine scent. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and gardenia form a floral core that musk softens. Fresh, spicy and chypre accords run through it, with powdery and animal touches alongside. Avon Incandessence Flame and Filigree & Shadow Tales Of Us have a close profile.