Parfums Café 1996 Edp

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Cafe-Cafe

by Thomas Fontaine

Parfums Café Cafe-Cafe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Thomas Fontaine. Cafe-Cafe opens with Peach, Passionfruit, Pear, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Iris, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Musk. Parfums Café's Cafe-Cafe carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-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.
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
Cafe-Cafe Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 29%
Fruity 22%
Green 9%
Sweet 29%
Warm 3%
Woody 9%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.