Parfums Café 1978 Edp

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Cafe

by Jean-Jacques Diener

Parfums Café Cafe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Jean-Jacques Diener. Cafe opens with Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, and Lime, settles into a heart of Rose and Spicy, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. Parfums Café's Cafe carries a Statement verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

Cafe is a divisive little number. Some adore its vintage spice as a lighter, more wearable Opium twin, while others find it a cheap, fleeting disappointment. Approach with caution and an open mind.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
Cafe Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 10%
Fruity 0%
Green 18%
Sweet 8%
Warm 20%
Woody 22%
Earthy 24%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
97%
Aromatic
95%
Patchouli
69%
Earthy
68%

Notes

Top Notes

Rosemary 38% Lemon Verbena 34% Lime 28%

Heart Notes

Spicy 63% Rose 37%

Base Notes

Patchouli 51% Vetiver 49%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy character and a notable sillage make it better suited for evening or leisure wear rather than a quiet office. While some find it light enough for summer, the consensus leans towards cooler weather, making it versatile for casual outings but perhaps too bold for every formal event.

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About

Opening with a zesty, herbal burst of lime and rosemary, Cafe quickly settles into a rich heart of warm, exotic spices and classic rose. The drydown reveals an earthy, woody base of vetiver and patchouli, creating a sensual, almost balsamic warmth that lingers. It's a journey from bright and aromatic to deep and inviting, with a timeless, oriental flair.

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