African Orange FlowerOpens with
Tincture of RoseHeart
AmberDries down to
Richard FraysseThe nose · 20 fragrances · also made Pour Un Homme de Caron 2017 (2017)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Caron · Sold as feminine
Pour Une Femme de Caron
The hushed quiet of a Parisian library, where the scent of aged books is intertwined with subtle floral notes and warm woods.
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Pour Une Femme de CaronPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessAmira Gold · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Pour Une Femme de Caron, launched in 2001 and crafted by perfumer Richard Fraysse, is a Chypre Floral fragrance that embodies the enduring elegance of its French heritage. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from African orange flower and mandarin orange, which mingle seamlessly into the heart of tincture of rose and incense. This floral warmth transitions into a warm, powdery base of amber, sandalwood, musk, and vetiver, creating an enveloping scent that balances freshness and depth.
Pour Une Femme de Caron projects best when applied lightly but directly to pulse points. The citrus opening can fade within an hour, so reapply if you want that fresh note all day long. The powdery base lingers close to the skin, making it ideal for intimate settings rather than a crowded room.
Fig. 01 — Pour Une Femme de Caron, Caron
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Richard Fraysse
Richard Fraysse, a third-generation perfumer and son of Lanvin's André Fraysse (creator of Arpège), was the in-house perfumer for the House of Caron — a company that, from its founding, has always employed its own dedicated nose.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 13%.