The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune

7.8

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a green, fruity lightness that settles into a sweet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and the heart of petitgrain, blackcurrant and neroli adds a green, floral, fruity tone. In the base, patchouli and vanilla soften the freshness and add a gentle sweetness. Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Baiser Volé (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Cartier · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green lily scent for women that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily, leisure and office settings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens on lily pistil, moves to lily at the heart and settles on lily leaf, so the whole composition is built around a single flower. Fresh and floral accords meet a green, leafy edge, while sweet and powdery touches soften it. Cartier Baiser Volé Parfum and Cartier Baiser Fou have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca is a fresh, green, citrusy scent that reads as a light, easy fragrance for warm days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with clover and lemon, while curly mint and green tea carry the freshness through the heart. In the base, lily of the valley, pear blossom and cyclamen add a soft floral touch, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Jacques Fath Green Water and Jo Malone Emerald Thyme have a close profile.

La Panthère (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity opening set over a floral, powdery chypre character, made for women. Apricot, rhubarb, apple, strawberry and dried fruits give the top a sweet but bright fruit tone. Gardenia brings the floral side forward in the heart, and oakmoss with musk ketone settles it onto a woody, lightly powdery base. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Fall and spring get the most votes, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are also voted. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave have a close profile.

Déclaration d'Un Soir

7.3

Cartier · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir is a woody men's fragrance that sets spice and rose against a fresh, green backdrop; it has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, cumin and pepper give it a spicy opening. Rose and nutmeg follow in the heart, bringing a floral, slightly sweet turn. Sandalwood anchors the base in a woody dry-down, while the sweet and synthetic accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and fall, and while evening and night out lead the occasions, daily and business wear get votes too. Most voters read it as masculine, with a fair share calling it classic. Its profile is close to Urban Scents Desert Rose and LPDO Folies d'Épices.

L'Envol (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Cartier · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Cartier L'Envol Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery and woody tones, classed as a men's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, daytime, evening and office wear draw almost equal votes. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. The scent is built around honey and iris. Honey brings sweetness and a creamy texture, while iris adds a powdery floral note. Musk and gaiac wood set these on a soft, woody, slightly resinous base, with spicy and fresh touches staying in the background.

Pasha de Cartier Parfum

8.1

Cartier · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum is a sweet, woody scent with a masculine bent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for business and daily wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Amber, sandalwood, patchouli and balsamic notes build a sweet, spicy, woody profile. It feels creamy and resinous, with a warm oriental side that dominates. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Déclaration Parfum

7.9

Cartier · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Cartier Déclaration Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cardamom and bergamot bring the spice and a touch of freshness, while cedarwood and leather set the scent on a woody, leathery base. Oriental notes carry the sweetness and resinous warmth, with a soft powdery edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Parfums de Marly Haltane and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Roadster (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Cartier · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Roadster Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and daily or office wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern and others classic. As a whole it smells fresh, citrusy and green. Bergamot and mint carry the freshness, while patchouli, vetiver and cashmere wood build a woody base. Labdanum and vanilla soften it slightly, and the spicy accord keeps its fougère feel.

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille is a floral, sweet scent built around ylang-ylang and vanilla; it has been discontinued, but it remains a warm, creamy option for those who like feminine perfumes. It opens with ylang-ylang and carnation, jasmine carries the floral heart, and vanilla takes over the base. The accords run floral, fruity and sweet, while gourmand, spicy, powdery and creamy tones add a warm, slightly oriental softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cartier de Lune

7.0

Cartier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier de Lune by Cartier opens with pink pepper and juniper berry before moving into a floral heart of rose and honeysuckle; it is a fresh, green women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of pink pepper and juniper berry give a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, honeysuckle, lily of the valley, cyclamen and bearbind form a floral garden feel, while citrus, aquatic and fruity touches keep it light. The base of musk and woods leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Carat (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Cartier · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Carat Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Half the voters call it feminine, with the rest finding it modern or classic. The notes read as one floral bouquet: ylang-ylang, jonquil, iris, honeysuckle, violet, hyacinth and tulip. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy touches. Guerlain L'Heure Blanche and Tiffany & Co. Sheer have a close profile.

Guet-Apens

8.6

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

VII: L'Heure Défendue

7.8

Cartier · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Cartier VII: L'Heure Défendue is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily wear comes well behind. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it has no clear gender lean. It opens with liqueur. The heart brings woods, tolu balm, cocoa and patchouli, giving it a gourmand, earthy character. In the base, amber, musk, vanilla, leather and sandalwood settle it into a powdery, resinous, leathery warmth.

Oud & Ambre

8.5

Cartier

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

X: L'Heure Folle

8.1

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier X: L'Heure Folle is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Currant, blueberry and grenadine give it a fruity sweetness, while violet adds a soft floral note. Pink pepper brings a little spice, and ivy and boxwood supply a green, woody backbone that keeps the sweetness in check. Aldehydes and blackcurrant keep the whole thing bright. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Sisley Izia and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Must de Cartier Gold

8.0

Cartier · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Cartier Must de Cartier Gold is a floral scent with a green edge, sweet and powdery, made for women and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer lags well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily and office wear also have a place. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Jasmine and osmanthus form the floral body, and galbanum adds a sharp green note. Vanilla brings sweetness and a powdery softness, while the spicy, woody and resinous accords build a warm, oriental base. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers. Its profile is close to Cartier Must de Cartier Eau de Toilette.

La Panthère Parfum

8.2

Cartier · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cartier La Panthère Parfum is a feminine scent built on osmanthus, gardenia and apricot over a chypre accord and musk, leaning floral and fruity. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: osmanthus and gardenia give a floral body, and apricot adds a soft fruitiness. It is sweet and powdery, with spicy and oriental touches adding warmth, while the chypre accord holds the structure together and musk stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters see it as feminine and classic. Cartier La Panthère Édition Soir and Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit have a close profile.

Terracotta Voile d'Été

7.9

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Terracotta Voile d'Été carries the coolness of mint and bergamot into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, a sweet, powdery women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters place it evenly across spring, summer and fall, and less so in winter. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions; most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Mint and bergamot open on a fresh note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and white lily build a floral body. The base of vanilla, heliotrope and iris sweetens it and softens it into powder, while pear and carnation add fruity and spicy touches. Earthy and smoky accords stay in the background. Guerlain Quand Vient l'Été and L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

VIII: L'Heure Diaphane (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier VIII: L'Heure Diaphane Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. The office, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. More than half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with green and citrus notes, moves into rose and blossoms at the heart, and softens into woods and ambergris. The accords are fresh, green, floral and lightly fruity, with the woody side staying in the background. Cartier VIII L'Heure Diaphane (Perfume Oil) and Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud & Oud

8.4

Cartier · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur

7.8

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on cardamom, citrus leaf and cedarwood, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office; few choose it for evenings. Most see it as masculine. The scent is dominated by a fresh, citrusy feel. The greenness of citrus leaf is softened by the spicy warmth of cardamom, while cedarwood lays a dry, woody base underneath. A floral touch stays in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable too. Zara 28°35′46″N 83°49′13″E and Roger & Gallet L'Homme Cèdre have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Vétiver Bleu

7.4

Cartier · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Cartier Eau de Cartier Vétiver Bleu is a fresh, green unisex vetiver scent with a touch of sweetness and spice, leaning towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall; daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. It is built on vetiver and woody notes, with liquorice adding a soft sweetness and menthol a cool edge. Fresh and green accords dominate, balanced by earthy and woody sides, while spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Rituals No. 17 Vetiver & Bergamot and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Oud & Santal (Parfum)

8.0

Cartier · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Cartier Oud & Santal is a unisex perfume that pairs a fruity sweetness with woody, spicy and smoky tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent is built around sandalwood, plum and oud. The plum's fruity sweetness meets the creamy, powdery softness of sandalwood, while the oud adds a resinous, smoky depth. A spicy, oriental warmth runs through the whole composition. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. CinisLabs Frankincense Sandalwood Oud and Kerosene Blackmail have a close profile.