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Eau de Cartier Essence de Paradis
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Eau de Cartier Essence de Paradis

The sun-soaked moment when you step onto a tropical island, where the air is filled with the scent of exotic flowers and warm wood.

4.4531 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
woodysweetfruityyellow floralmuskypowdery
Eau de Cartier Essence de ParadisPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessHajar · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares ylang-ylang, musk and amber8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate42% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak11%
Weak11%
Moderate37%
Long lasting37%
Eternal5%
SillageModerate48% say strong or enormous
Intimate4%
Moderate48%
Strong39%
Enormous9%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
⚥
Unisex20%
♀
Feminine80%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Eau de Cartier Essence de Paradis was launched in 2016 as part of the house's refreshing collection, inspired by travels to exotic and relaxing destinations. Perfumer Mathilde Laurent crafted this fragrance around a bright fruity opening that lifts the sweet-floral ylang-ylang, creating an enticing contrast with its warm and woody base notes. The composition is built on precious woods and amber, contributing depth and warmth while musk adds sensuality, leaving a gentle trail.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a gentle, lingering effect. The fruity top notes are bright but fleeting, so let it settle into its deeper base notes before heading out. Best for daytime or early evening wear when you want a touch of tropical warmth.

Fig. 01 — Eau de Cartier Essence de Paradis, 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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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.45/ 5 · 31 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 3%.

Love52%
Like45%
OK0%
Dislike3%
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