Cacharel 2007 EDP

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Liberté

by Domitille Michalon Bertier , Olivier Polge

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Cacharel Liberté is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge. Liberté opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Sugar Cane, Jasmine, Heliotrope, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Cacharel's Liberté carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A truly divisive orange gourmand that people either adore for its unique spicy marmalade charm or dismiss as a generic, fleeting sugar bomb. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, especially now it's discontinued.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Confident
  • Modern
Liberté Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, warm, and spicy accords, combined with reports of strong sillage, make it better suited for nights out and casual wear than a professional office setting. While some find its sweetness too much for formal occasions, others appreciate its unique charm for relaxed social events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Libert re opens with a vivid burst of bright, juicy citruses like orange and bergamot, quickly softening into a warm, inviting heart of sticky honeyed frangipani and sweet sugarcane. The dry down introduces a sophisticated, earthy patchouli wrapped in creamy vanilla and subtle spices, giving it a surprising depth beneath the initial gourmand sweetness. Its complexity unfolds in layers, from sparkling fresh to cosy warm.

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