Parfums Café 1996 EDP

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Cafe-Cafe

by Thomas Fontaine

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Parfums Café Cafe-Cafe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Thomas Fontaine. Cafe-Cafe opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pear, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Parfums Café's Cafe-Cafe carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Cafe-Cafe is a divisive beast: some love its grown-up fruity sweetness and caramel depth, others find it shockingly synthetic, soapy, or just a bit 'meh'. This ain't your simple coffee scent, despite the name - expect a vintage-adjacent fruity-floral ride.
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  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Cafe-Cafe 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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and fruity character makes it perfect for casual outings and dates, as some reviewers explicitly noted. The varied duration, from fleeting to long-lasting, and the potential for a more 'synthetic' or 'soapy' impression for some, lowers its suitability for formal or office settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a lively, tart burst of peach, passionfruit, and bright citruses, quickly followed by a white floral bouquet of jasmine and tuberose with a faint powdery iris. As it settles, a surprising caramel sweetness emerges, grounded by warm vanilla, earthy patchouli, and soft musk. It's a journey from fruity zest to a comforting, sweet embrace.

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