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Must de Cartier Pour Homme
The crisp morning of a city street, where the sun's first rays illuminate the scent of anise and cinnamon from a bustling café.
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Must de Cartier Pour HommePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessBoss Soul · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2000 by Cartier, Must de Cartier Pour Homme is a composition that balances fresh and spicy notes with warm woods. Nathalie Feisthauer crafted this fragrance to be unisex, blending green mandarin and grapefruit with the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. The anise and coriander in the top notes create an aromatic tension that contrasts beautifully with the earthy base of sandalwood, tonka bean, vetiver, cedar, and patchouli. This juxtaposition gives the fragrance a dynamic character, making it feel both fresh and enveloping.
This fragrance has a strong opening with its citrus and anis notes, so one or two sprays are enough. It develops over time, allowing the warm spices and woody base to come through. Best applied in cooler weather when the spicy warmth feels more inviting.
Fig. 01 — Must de Cartier Pour Homme, Cartier
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Nathalie Feisthauer
The trainee who broke the moldNathalie Feisthauer's vocation became clear the moment she discovered Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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The originalMust de Cartier Pour HommeCartier · Premium · $100–250Hugo Boss · 2005Boss SoulShares 6 of its 14 notes$40–100★ 4.01 (946)48%Match
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Escada · 1993Escada pour HommeShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 4.42 (530)48%Match
Escada · 1999Escada Casual FridayShares 6 of its 17 notes$40–100★ 4.47 (210)
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Adds amber, honey and powdery; shares two accords.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 9%.