The Perfume Library

50 perfumes

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

Pierre Cardin · 1983

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Pierre Cardin Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a citrus-opening, floral and green chypre, with white flowers in the heart over a leathery, resinous and smoky base. It has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose, hyacinth and iris form a full floral body. The base leans on leather, frankincense, moss and amber, with pepper adding spice and musk softening the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. It was launched as a women's perfume and voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share of them read it as masculine.

Choc de Cardin

8.1

Pierre Cardin · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rose Cardin

7.9

Pierre Cardin · 1990

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pierre Cardin Rose Cardin is a fruity floral chypre led by rose, apricot and bergamot; it is sold as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most lean towards autumn and spring, and they pick it for evenings and nights out. In the character votes, feminine and classic come out on top. The top opens with rose, apricot and bergamot, giving citrus and fruity sweetness. Jasmine, cardamom and blackcurrant bud in the heart add a floral, green, spicy turn. The base of cistus, sandalwood, oakmoss and patchouli settles it into a woody, resinous chypre. Chabaud Lumière de Venise and Franck Boclet Chypre have a close profile.

Bleu Marine pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Pierre Cardin · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green aquatic fragrance for men, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. It reads masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with basil, green notes, mugwort, clary sage and bergamot, a fresh and herbal start. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and thyme bring a floral, spicy turn, while cedar and cinnamon pull it toward a warm, woody side. The base of benzoin, moss, leather and labdanum adds a resinous depth.

Revelation (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Pierre Cardin · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Revelation Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Few people have rated it, so this is only a rough picture. It is made for men. Pink grapefruit and corn mint give a cool, green opening, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Teakwood, basil and jasmine lead the heart, and sandalwood and musk settle it onto a woody base. Its profile is close to Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche and Missoni Missoni Parfum pour Homme (Eau de Parfum).

Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Pierre Cardin · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that balances fruity sweetness with a floral and woody backdrop; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, pineapple and melon, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, while juniper berry, cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber, vanilla and musk settles it onto a sweet, woody foundation. Voters find the longevity moderate and the sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. Light and clean in character, it reads as a fragrance for men.

Pour Femme

7.2

Pierre Cardin · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Cardin Pour Femme is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around apple, blackcurrant and rose, leaning towards daily wear. Voters pick it mostly for daytime and leisure, with business, evening and night out getting fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is positioned as a feminine scent and has been discontinued. The top opens with apple, blackcurrant, orange and cinnamon. The heart is floral: rose, violet, jasmine, hawthorn and lily of the valley. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a powdery, woody warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Cologne)

8.2

Pierre Cardin

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur Eau de Cologne is a men's cologne that opens with fresh lavender, bergamot and orange, then deepens into patchouli, sandalwood and leather. The opening is led by lavender, basil and lemon, a fresh citrus and green start. In the heart, patchouli, sandalwood, iris and leather build a woody, powdery core. The base turns sweeter with benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean, while amber and moss add a resinous, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes this a rough guide. The profile suits those who like classic men's colognes, and its value for money is rated highly. It has been discontinued. Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Cologne and Truefitt & Hill Clubman (Cologne) have a close profile.

Emotion

6.4

Pierre Cardin · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pierre Cardin Emotion is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, lychee and clementine and carries lotus, jasmine and orchid at its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening is juicy and lightly sweet, with blackcurrant, lychee and clementine. In the heart, lotus, jasmine and orchid add a soft floral roundness without losing the fresh feel. The base of patchouli, ambergris and woody notes brings a spicy, woody and powdery finish that keeps the sweetness in check. Fresh, floral and fruity accords lead, while the sweet, spicy and powdery sides stay in the background. Montblanc Femme Individuelle and Michael Kors Glam Jasmine have a close profile.

Pierre Cardin Collection - Cèdre Ambré (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Pierre Cardin · 2009

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Collection - Cèdre Ambré (Eau de Toilette) is a men's fragrance that opens with nutmeg, cardamom and lemon and dries down to cedar, benzoin and cypress, balancing a fresh, green side with spice and wood. It has been discontinued. The top notes of nutmeg, cardamom and lemon give a spicy freshness. In the heart, amber, coriander and geranium make a green, sweet transition. The base of cedar, benzoin and cypress leaves a woody, resinous foundation, with creamy and earthy shades alongside. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. The number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. Nikos Sculpture Parfum and Moncler pour Homme have a close profile.

Emotion for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Pierre Cardin · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Emotion for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that ties the bright bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit of its opening to juniper berry and ginger; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. The character is masculine, and the light build suits everyday use. Creed Aventus Cologne and Dior Fahrenheit Summer 2006 have a close profile. The opening is led by citrus: bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit give a fresh, fruity feel, with juniper berry drying it slightly. In the heart, aniseed and ginger add a spicy note. The base settles on vetiver, clove and sandalwood, a woody foundation.

Pierre Cardin Collection - Iris Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Pierre Cardin · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Collection - Iris Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and powdery men's fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and cardamom, with pineapple adding a fruity edge. In the heart, mint, iris and coriander bring a green, floral coolness. The base of vanilla, musk and vetiver softens it and settles onto a woody ground. The overall impression is fresh and lightly powdery, with sweetness kept in the background.

Bleu Marine pour Elle

6.7

Pierre Cardin · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine pour Elle is a fragrance for women that pairs a fresh opening of marine, citrus and green notes with a floral heart of lily of the valley and cyclamen; it has been discontinued. The top is led by marine, citrus and green notes, and the aquatic and fresh accords keep it airy. In the heart, lily of the valley and cyclamen add a soft floral touch, with fruity and sweet undertones rounding it off. The base settles on musk, sandalwood and amber, giving a warm, woody foundation. Its profile is close to Bond No. 9 Union Square and Joop! Nightflight.