Alpona
“Alpona by Caron is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a citrus, aromatic composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1939 by the legendary French perfume house Caron, Alpona was created by Ernest Daltroff and represents a fusion of citrus freshness with woody earthiness. The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes like lemon and bergamot, which are juxtaposed against the warm spices and musk that form its base. This interplay creates an intriguing tension between light and dark, crisp and rich, making it a complex yet harmonious scent.
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Application Tips
Alpona's citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so applying it just before you leave ensures the woody base has time to bloom. It reads better close to skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Ernest Daltroff
Founding perfumer · 26 fragrances · French
Ernest Daltroff, was a French perfumer and the founder of Parfums Caron in 1904.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a bustling Parisian café where the air is alive with conversation and scents.
Fig. 01 — Alpona, Caron
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