Ernest DaltroffThe nose · 26 fragrances · also made Nuit de Noel Extrait de Parfum (1922)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Caron · Sold as masculine
Pour Un Homme de Caron
The quiet confidence of an office where the crispness of lavender and lemon blends seamlessly with the warm embrace of vanilla and wood, creating a space that feels both professional and inviting.
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Pour Un Homme de CaronPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessRasasi Pour Homme L'eau Verte · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 16 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Pour Un Homme de Caron, launched in 1934 by Ernest Daltroff, is a fragrance that stands as a proof of the enduring elegance of French perfumery. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes like bergamot and lemon, which are then anchored by lavender and rosemary, creating an aromatic freshness that feels both crisp and lasting. As it develops, the scent reveals a warm, powdery heart of heliotrope and coriander, eventually settling into a musky base with vanilla and tonka bean. This fragrance is neither overly loud nor understated, striking a perfect balance between modernity and tradition.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points for a balanced wear. The fresh spicy top notes will dissipate within the first hour, giving way to the powdery warmth of the heart notes. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when its aromatic freshness can shine.
Fig. 01 — Pour Un Homme de Caron, Caron
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Ernest Daltroff
The founder who built Caron on memoryErnest Daltroff was a French perfumer born in 1867 who founded Parfums Caron in 1904, after a childhood fascination sparked by his mother's habit of dabbing perfume behind his ears at bedtime.
The Pour Un Homme de Caron line
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Designer Caron
More from the house · founded 1904 · France
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With Caron Nuit de Noel Extrait de Parfum
Adds woody, yellow floral and rose; shares rose and amber and 1 more note.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 14%.