Cacharel 1981 Edp

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pour L'Homme

by Gérard Goupy

Cacharel pour L'Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1981, created by Gérard Goupy. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Clary Sage, Nutmeg, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, Carnation, and Cyclamen, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber, and Vetiver.

Our verdict on pour L'Homme: Favourite

This 80s icon is a nutmeg-heavy, spicy-woody charmer, though reformulations mean its once legendary performance is now a shadow of its former self. Still, for those who appreciate a classic, it's a nostalgic trip that mostly holds up.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 30%
Fruity 2%
Green 17%
Sweet 14%
Warm 14%
Woody 19%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic
89%
Woody
80%
Floral
58%
Citrus
48%

Notes

Top Notes

Nutmeg 33% Bergamot 25% Lavender 21% Clary Sage 21%

Heart Notes

Carnation 19% Geranium 19% Ylang-Ylang 16% Lily Of The Valley 15% Cyclamen 15% Jasmine 15%

Base Notes

Fir Resin 18% Vetiver 17% Cedar 14% Oakmoss 14% Sandalwood 13% Musk 12% Amber 12%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting scent make it entirely suitable for office and casual wear. While elegant, its spicy nature might be a bit much for very formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

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A complex opening of fresh bergamot and aromatic lavender gives way to a dominant, warm nutmeg, expertly blended with a heart of delicate florals like carnation and lily of the valley. The sophisticated drydown settles into a creamy, earthy base of vetiver, fir resin, and sandalwood, underscored by a subtle musk and oakmoss, creating a refined and distinctly masculine aura.

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