Cacharel 1981 EDT

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pour L'Homme

by Gérard Goupy

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Cacharel pour L'Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1981, created by Gérard Goupy. pour L'Homme opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Cacharel's pour L'Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

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.
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic
89%
Woody
80%
Floral
58%
Citrus
48%
Earthy
46%

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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:
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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