The Perfume Library

L'Anarchiste (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Caron · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Caron L'Anarchiste Eau de Toilette opens with mint and orange blossom and moves into vetiver, sandalwood and gaiac wood, a fresh, woody scent aimed at men; it has been discontinued. Mint and orange blossom come first, and the accords lean fresh, citrus and green, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and Indian sandalwood give the scent a woody body, and musk with gaiac wood dries it down on a spicy, woody base. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for leisure and daily use as well as business. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Half of voters call it masculine, and a good number find it classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Halston Halston Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Montaigne (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Caron · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Montaigne is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and classic. Jasmine, jonquil and mimosa build a floral frame. Bitter orange and coriander add a fruity, spicy touch, while vanilla and amber soften it into sweetness. Mysore sandalwood gives a woody base, and the powdery, chypre feel of the accords keeps it on a classic line. Caron Montaigne (1986) (Parfum) and Caron Parfum Sacré (Eau de Parfum Intense) have a close profile.

Yuzu Man

6.7

Caron · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Yuzu Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it is mainly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and green; Japanese yuzu and Indian verbena carry the citrus brightness. Lemon basil adds a green, slightly spicy edge, while Provençal fig brings a soft fruity touch. Australian sandalwood and Atlas cedar form a woody base. Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime and DSH Perfumes Thé Vert have a close profile.

Pour Un Homme de Caron (2005) (Parfum) / L'Impact de Pour Un Homme

7.9

Caron · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron / L'Impact de Pour Un Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's scent that softens lavender with vanilla, amber and musk. Lavender and lavender absolute lead, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm them, and musk leaves a powdery base underneath. The accords add green, spicy and woody touches to a classic fougère feel. Voters find longevity strong and sillage good. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, with daily wear, business and evening close together. Half of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued.

Accord 119 (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Caron · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Accord 119 pairs jasmine and blackcurrant bud with blackberry and black pepper, giving a sweet, powdery floral-fruity scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear has its place too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with jasmine and blackcurrant bud, floral and fruity. In the heart, blackberry sweetness is balanced by the spice of black pepper. As it dries down, heliotrope, amber and musk leave a powdery, oriental, slightly earthy warmth. Vivienne Westwood Let it Rock and Jil Sander Sensual Jil have a close profile.

Pour Un Homme de Caron Millésime 2014

8.2

Caron · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron Millésime 2014 is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance in which lavender is softened by vanilla; it has been discontinued. Lavender and lavender absolute lead, with amber, musk and vanilla underneath. The result is a fresh, green character folded into a sweet, powdery warmth, while floral, spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It is picked most for spring and fall, and suits leisure, evenings and the office. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes and Le Blanc Lavande have a close profile.

Lady Caron (2000) (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Caron · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Lady Caron pairs jasmine, neroli and peach over a dry oakmoss base, making a floral, fruity chypre made for women. Jasmine and neroli give it a floral frame, while peach and raspberry add a soft, sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss and sandalwood lay a woody, powdery ground, and the spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. It has been discontinued. Divine Divine and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

Parfum Sacré (2013) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Caron · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Parfum Sacré opens with pepper, cinnamon and clove, softens into jasmine and rose, and dries down on myrrh and vanilla: a spicy floral for women that has been discontinued. Pepper, coriander and cinnamon give the top a dry, warm spice. In the heart, clove, jasmine, orange and rose build a floral core. At the base, amber, vanilla, myrrh and musk pull it in a sweet, resinous and powdery direction, with green and smoky shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and classic. Caron Parfum Sacré (Eau de Parfum Intense) and Cindy Adams Gossip have a close profile.

Aimez-Moi (2013)

7.1

Caron · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Caron Aimez-Moi opens with bergamot, violet and aniseed, then moves through peach, iris and jasmine in a fresh, floral women's scent. The top is bright bergamot with violet and aniseed. The heart brings peach, magnolia, iris, jasmine and vanilla, where fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery floral side. The base of musk, woods and amber dries down woody and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards daily wear and evenings, and suits the office too. It reads clearly feminine. Jil Sander Style and Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pour Une Femme de Caron (2001) (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Caron · 2001

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Caron Pour Une Femme de Caron (2001) is a floral, powdery chypre that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom and mandarin orange, and rose and frankincense lead the heart. In the base, benzoin, oakmoss, musk and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, oriental ground. The citrus and fruity sides stay light, while the spicy and sweet touches sit in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Its character reads clearly feminine, and some find it classic. Montale Orient Extreme and Amouage Silver have a close profile.

Parfum Sacré (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Caron · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Caron Parfum Sacré is a floral, spicy and sweet scent with a powdery, oriental warmth, and it reads as a feminine evening perfume. It has been discontinued. Pepper, coriander and cinnamon give it a spicy opening. In the heart, clove, jasmine, orange and rose add a floral, fruity softness. The base of musk, mimosa, amber, vanilla and myrrh sweetens it and closes on a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; they mostly call its character feminine and classic. Caron Parfum Sacré (2013) and Caron Montaigne have a close profile.

Più Bellodgia

7.0

Caron · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Più Bellodgia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, powdery feel, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens on jasmine, rose, carnation and lily of the valley, reading as a green, sweet bouquet. Cinnamon and clove add spice in the heart, while cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settle the scent onto a soft, creamy, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. It reads feminine, and some voters also find it classic. It has been discontinued. Marc Cain Mysteriously No.2 and LPDO Royal Tiaré have a close profile.

L'Eau Réglisse / Eau de Réglisse

7.4

Caron · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Caron L'Eau Réglisse / Eau de Réglisse opens with basil, nutmeg and mandarin orange, then turns sweet and gourmand with ginger and vanilla, a spicy, fresh unisex scent. Mandarin orange and basil give it a fresh, citrusy start, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart ginger comes forward, and the fruity, sweet side gradually takes over. Patchouli and vanilla settle it into a soft, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as suitable for either. It has been discontinued.

Nocturnes (2013)

6.4

Caron · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Caron Nocturnes opens with orange, neroli and rose, moving into ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose: a floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and business wear leading and evening use close behind. Many describe it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mahora and Jean Patou Deux Amours have a close profile. Citrus and rose shine at the start, then the floral weight of ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose takes over. In the base, musk, sandalwood and vetiver soften it. The overall feel is floral, green and powdery, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background over a chypre frame.

Secret Oud (2009) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Caron · 2009

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Caron Secret Oud is a floral, spicy Eau de Parfum built around oud, damask rose absolute and saffron; it has been discontinued, and it suits women who like a dark, resinous scent. The scent reads as a single whole: oud and Atlas cedar lay a woody, smoky base, while damask rose absolute and jasmine add a soft floral layer over it. Saffron and spikenard bring a spicy, earthy warmth, and amber with Cistus creticus gives it a resinous, slightly animalic depth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Délire de Roses (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Caron · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Délire de Roses is a fresh, green floral with a feminine rose heart, softened by fruity and creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn in third place. Daily and leisure wear get the most votes, and business settings follow close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; half of voters call its character feminine, while the rest say modern or classic. Lotus and rose open the scent, and the heart of lily of the valley and rose leaf adds a green freshness. In the base, jasmine and lychee sweeten it and pull it towards a soft, fruity finish.

Miss Rocaille

7.0

Caron · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Miss Rocaille is a fresh, green floral that softens its citrus brightness with a light sweetness, and it sits close to everyday wear. Sold as a women's perfume, it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, mandarin orange and orange blossom; citrus and green accords give it a lively, fruity start, with a little spice tucked behind the sweetness. In the heart, lily of the valley and water lily keep the floral side simple, and musk gathers everything onto a soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays near the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and work, and fewer for evenings or nights out. Odur Ervas and Xerjoff Renaissance have a similar profile.

Tubéreuse (2003) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Caron · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Caron Tubéreuse is a floral, green women's perfume with sweet and powdery sides; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted on them. Season votes are spread fairly evenly: spring leads slightly, while winter, fall and summer sit very close together. It reads as feminine. The scent rests on a floral core of tuberose, jasmine and freesia. Salty notes add a slight edge beside the flowers. Green and fruity tones keep it fresh, while sweet, spicy, woody and oriental touches pull it warmer, with a faint animal trace in the background.

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.

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.

Caron · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Renée · 2007