LilyOpens with
MimosaHeart
CacaoDries down to
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Eau De Charlotte
The quiet comfort of curling up with a book in a sunlit room, where the scent of white flowers and warm vanilla interweave to create an atmosphere of serene contentment.
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Eau De CharlottePremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessJoop! Thrill Woman Joop! · JoopMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares lily, mimosa and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Eau De Charlotte by Goutal was launched in 1982 as one of the early creations by Annick Goutal. This floral fruity gourmand fragrance opens with a delicate lily, followed by mimosa and lily-of-the-valley in the heart notes. The base is warm and sweet, featuring cacao and vanilla, creating an enveloping warmth that feels like a cozy embrace.
Annick Goutal's calling to perfume was discovered while working on facial creams with perfumers. Eau De Charlotte embodies this journey, blending her refined elegance with the comfort of gourmand notes. It is a scent that encapsulates the French heritage and the sophistication of its creator.
Apply Eau De Charlotte lightly — the cacao and vanilla base notes will bloom over time. It reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for intimate moments or a day in the office where warmth is appreciated but not overwhelming.
Fig. 01 — Eau De Charlotte, Goutal
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Annick Goutal
From concert pianist to perfumerAnnick Goutal, born in France in 1946, first trained as a pianist before turning to modeling — a path that brought her to Grasse, where she discovered perfumery.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 18%.