Parfums Café 1978 EDP

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Cafe

by Jean-Jacques Diener

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

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rosemary38%
Lemon Verbena34%
Lime28%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes63%
Rose37%
Baseas listed
Patchouli51%
Vetiver49%

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:
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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 39-C), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER/EAU) CI 14700 (FD & C RED 4), CI 19140 (FD & C YELLOW 5), CI 17200 (D & C RED 33), CI 42090 (FD & C BLUE 1), BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALYL ACETATE, GERANYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, VANILLIN, BETA- CARYOPHYLLENE, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PINENE, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/ EXTRACT, CAMPHOR, TERPINEOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, ALPHA- TERPINENE, TERPINOLENE, ISOEUGENOL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS OIL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, METHYL SALICYCLATE. 80% VOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

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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Where to buy

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1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
Nicchia Luxury UK Delivers to the United States from Italy $82.81/fl oz Free delivery $140.00 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Italy

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