NutmegOpens with
CarnationHeart
FirDries down to
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Cacharel · Sold as masculine
Cacharel pour L'Homme
The hushed library of an old estate, where leather-bound books mingle with soft floral notes and a hint of wood smoke from the fireplace.
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Cacharel pour L'HommeMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1981, Cacharel pour L'Homme by Cacharel is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men, crafted by perfumer Gerard Goupy. The composition opens with the brightness of bergamot and clary sage, which give way to a heart of carnation, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. These floral notes create an aromatic tension that's grounded by the earthy base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss, layered with warm amber and musk. This fragrance embodies the youthful elegance that Cacharel became known for in the 1970s.
Apply this fragrance in light sprays — the aromatic top notes are bright and engaging but fade within an hour. The earthy base comes through after about two hours and lasts well into the evening, so reapply sparingly as needed to maintain its warmth.
Fig. 01 — Cacharel pour L'Homme, Cacharel
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Gérard Goupy
From Climat to Black MagicGérard Goupy was a French perfumer who apprenticed in Grasse before joining Lancôme in 1967, where he created Climat, a floral, fresh fragrance that brought him early fame.
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