Green NotesOpens with
HyacinthHeart
MimosaDries down to
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Cartier · Sold as feminine
Carat
The hushed quiet of a sunlit garden where the scent of fresh blooms mingles with the warmth of late afternoon light.
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CaratPremium · $100–250
39%Similar accords, often for lessBeautiful Sheer Estée Lauder · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Cartier, Carat is a floral fragrance that bridges the gap between freshness and warmth. Created by perfumer Mathilde Laurent, it opens with green notes and pear, providing an immediate sense of crispness and brightness. This gives way to a heart of hyacinth, tulip, narcissus, lily, honeysuckle, violet, ylang-ylang, and mimosa — a bouquet that is richly layered yet never overwhelming. The powdery and sweet undertones, along with the fresh spicy elements, create a warm base that settles into white musk, making Carat both delicate and enduring.
Carat is best applied in two layers — once for immediate freshness and again after an hour as the floral heart begins to bloom. It pairs well with daytime activities but can also carry you through evening without becoming too heavy.
Fig. 01 — Carat, Cartier
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Mathilde Laurent
The molecule as materialMathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 17%.