The Perfume Library

Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois

7.1

Cartier · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Bergamot and yuzu open with a bright citrus lift. The heart holds oud, violet leaf, lavender and violet, a floral side leaning on an earthy, spicy woodiness. Ambergris, musk and patchouli settle the base into a soft, sweet finish. Riiffs Satin Oud and Zimaya Luxor have a close profile.

XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse

7.7

Cartier · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Cartier XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. A floral, sweet line rests on a spicy, woody base. Jasmine, nutmeg and coriander come forward, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, powdery edge and patchouli gives an earthy depth. The oriental character feels warm and dense.

Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu

6.6

Cartier · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rivières de Cartier - Luxuriance

6.8

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Luxuriance is a fresh, green unisex scent built around mastic, rosemary and wild herbs. Rosemary and wild herbs give it a leafy, herbal feel. Fern and geranium carry that green theme forward, mastic adds a resinous, lightly spicy tone, and oak supplies a woody base. A citrus brightness keeps it fresh; the overall mood is cool and natural, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

XIII: La Treizième Heure

8.0

Cartier · 2009

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure is a unisex scent with a smoky, earthy, resinous character built on leather and patchouli. Leather and patchouli lead; birch adds a smoky edge and holly a dark, earthy green. Bergamot lightens this dark weave a little, while vanilla softens the resinous, spicy picture. The overall impression is woody, dry and leathery. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in a smaller role and summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine and classic, though a fair share call it feminine. Le Labo Patchouli 24 and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Oud Radieux

8.1

Cartier · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Cartier Oud Radieux is a unisex oud scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a spicy, smoky, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, while daytime and office wear sit further back. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely between the two. The notes read as one whole: Sichuan pepper and ginger bring a sharp, spicy warmth, while oud builds a woody, smoky body. Fresh and citrus accords lighten that weight, and a creamy, oriental softness runs through it.

Baiser Fou

7.4

Cartier · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse

6.9

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse is a unisex fragrance that softens the fresh, green citrus of bergamot and petitgrain with blackcurrant bud and a floral touch of tuberose. It stays fresh and green from start to finish. Bergamot and petitgrain bring the citrus forward, blackcurrant bud adds a light fruity, green tone, and tuberose carries the floral side. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it moves easily in both directions. Mugler Cologne and Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina have a close profile.

I: L'Heure Promise

7.7

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier I: L'Heure Promise is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs iris and sandalwood with green notes and petitgrain. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: green notes and petitgrain give it a cool, fresh edge, iris adds a soft, creamy powder, and sandalwood with musk lays down a woody base. A faint spicy touch tempers the floral side. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daytime wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Gucci Tears of Iris and Acqua di Sardegna Boeli have a close profile.

Déclaration Cologne

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Déclaration Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent for spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone wanting something light and close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes are bergamot, orange and mandarin orange, a fresh, fruity citrus opening. The heart brings coriander, ginger and cardamom for spice, with hedione softening it. The base of vetiver and cedarwood leaves a green, woody dryness. Mugler Hot Cologne and Molinard Gingembre have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose

6.9

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs yuzu and garden rose with violet and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Yuzu brings a citrus freshness, while garden rose and violet turn it floral and powdery. Cedarwood lays a woody base, and green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Cartier Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette) and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.

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.

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

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

La Panthère Édition Soir

8.0

Cartier · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet