Black PepperOpens with
RoseHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Cartier · Sold as masculine
Declaration d Un Soir
The scent of an unexpected conversation over coffee, where the crispness of the morning gives way to a warm, intimate exchange.
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Declaration d Un SoirPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessMajestic Green · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares black pepper, cardamom and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Cartier, Declaration d'Un Soir is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance created by perfumer Mathilde Laurent. It opens with the fresh and spicy notes of black pepper, cardamom, and caraway, creating an immediate sense of vibrancy and energy. As it evolves, rose and nutmeg add warmth and depth to the composition, leading into a base of sandalwood that grounds the fragrance in earthy richness. This contrast between the bright, spicy top notes and the enveloping floral-woody heart makes Declaration d'Un Soir a versatile choice for both day and evening wear.
Apply one or two sprays in the morning for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day. The spicy top notes are most noticeable initially but give way to the floral and woody base as the hours pass. This makes it perfect for transitioning from daytime activities to evening engagements without needing a reapplication.
Fig. 01 — Declaration d Un Soir, 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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The originalDeclaration d Un SoirCartier · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2023Majestic GreenShares Black pepper, Cardamom and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.21 (353)53%Match
Zara · 2021Vibrant Leather EpiceShares Cardamom, Rose and Nutmegunder $40★ 4.30 (66)50%Match
Zara · 2021Nightfall In MadridShares Cardamom, Nutmeg and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.58 (45)53%Match
AjmalRelentlessShares 5 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 4.16 (19)
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Adds amber, cacao and vanilla; shares sandalwood.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 54%, disliked or hated by 10%.