Allegresse
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Cartier  ·  Sold as unisex

Allegresse

The moment when sunlight breaks through a misty morning, illuminating the dew on leaves and flowers.

3.64291 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
greencitrusaromaticfresh spicyfloralwhite floral
AllegressePremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessTuberose Summer · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cassis and tuberose8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate5% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak11%
Weak27%
Moderate57%
Long lasting5%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate9% say strong or enormous
Intimate41%
Moderate51%
Strong8%
Enormous1%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine6%
⚥
Unisex49%
♀
Feminine45%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Created by Mathilde Laurent, Allégresse by Cartier captures the essence of vibrant freshness and subtle complexity. The fragrance opens with green and citrus notes that bring an invigorating burst of energy, balanced by aromatic and fresh spicy accords. As it evolves, a heart of floral and white floral notes emerges, adding a delicate layer of sweetness without overpowering the composition. The woody and fruity base rounds out the scent, grounding the overall experience in warmth and depth.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays to pulse points. The green and citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so let it settle for a few minutes before heading out. It pairs well with light layers of clothing that allow the scent to stay close to your skin.

Fig. 01 — Allegresse, Cartier

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03 · The nose

Mathilde Laurent

The molecule as material

Mathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.

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Designer Cartier

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Similar accords, often for less

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AllegresseOrris Noir
Try it layered

With Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir

Adds warm spicy, amber and iris; shares bergamot.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.64/ 5 · 291 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love25%
Like41%
OK14%
Dislike15%
Hate5%
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