Must de Cartier
“Must de Cartier by Cartier is a Oriental fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, powdery composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1981, Must de Cartier by Cartier is a sophisticated Oriental fragrance created by Jean-Jacques Diener and Nathalie Feisthauer. The composition opens with a vibrant blend of aldehydes, bergamot, lemon, and green mandarin, creating an initial freshness that contrasts beautifully with the warmer heart notes of carnation, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, and orchid. As it settles into its base, Must de Cartier reveals rich layers of leather, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, and civet, offering a depth and warmth that is both comforting and intriguing.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Must de Cartier with two sprays to the pulse points. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fade within an hour, allowing the warm base notes to take center stage. It pairs well with cooler evenings when you want something that reads as both fresh and enveloping.
Jean-Jacques Diener
Founding perfumer · 2 fragrances
Jean-Jacques Diener worked for Givaudan before moving to New York, where he became Vice President of the Fine Fragrance Division at International Flavors & Fragrances. He created relatively few fragrances, most notably Cartier's Must (1981) and the drugstore favorite Café (1978).
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet moment in an upscale boutique where crisp green notes meet the rich warmth of leather and amber, creating a space that feels both familiar and luxurious.
Fig. 01 — Must de Cartier, Cartier
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