Cartier 2017 EDP

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Baiser Fou

by Mathilde Laurent

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Cartier Baiser Fou is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Mathilde Laurent. Baiser Fou opens with Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orchid, and dries down to a base of White Chocolate and Vanilla. Cartier's Baiser Fou carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a classy, unique gourmand, while others are convinced it's a horrific, cheap mess that smells like everything from fish to rotting pickles. Definitely not a safe blind buy, then, but intriguing for the adventurous.
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  • Unique
  • Playful
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
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Baiser Fou Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry100%
Heartas listed
Orchid100%
Baseas listed
White Chocolate61%
Vanilla39%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for casual wear or a subtly intimate date, where its unique character can shine without overwhelming. The unusual accords and love-it-or-hate-it nature make it a risky choice for formal settings or the office. Best saved for moments you want to express your unique taste.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Baiser Fou kicks off with a tart, almost green raspberry, far from your usual sickly sweet berry. It then evolves, intertwining with a soft, powdery orchid that's more abstract flower than specific bloom. The dry down introduces a creamy white chocolate and vanilla, creating a subtle, elegant gourmand that often defies expectations of overtly sweet notes. It's a complex journey from sharp fruit to a gentle, comforting base.

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