AmarettoOpens with
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Cacharel · Sold as feminine
Gloria
A cozy afternoon spent reading in a sunlit room where books mingle with the scents of fresh-baked almond pastries and blooming flowers.
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GloriaMid-range · $40–100
46%Similar accords, often for lessCherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Gloria by Cacharel was launched in 2002 and is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp. The composition opens with amaretto and hibiscus, creating a sweet yet vibrant note that transitions seamlessly into a heart of Bulgarian rose and white flowers. This floral warmth is complemented by the nutty richness of almond and the comforting depth of vanilla and amber, grounding the scent in a warm embrace of sweetness and earthiness.
Apply Gloria to pulse points for a gradual build, allowing the amaretto and hibiscus to open up before the deeper notes take hold. It's best worn during cooler weather when the warmth of the base notes can envelop you more fully.
Fig. 01 — Gloria, Cacharel
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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The originalGloriaCacharel · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2023Cherry Smoothie Eau de ParfumShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.81 (1,408)46%Match
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Adds woody, yellow floral and smoky; shares amber and vanilla.
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 5%.