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Declaration Fraiche

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Cartier Declaration Fraiche is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Declaration Fraiche opens with Bergamot and Coriander, settles into a heart of Cardamom and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Cartier's Declaration Fraiche carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This flanker is a divisive one. Fans of the original will recognise the DNA, but some find it a refreshing, lighter take, while others find it a weak, unnecessary addition with poor performance.
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Declaration Fraiche Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot67%
Coriander33%
Heartas listed
Cardamom54%
Cumin46%
Baseas listed
Vetiver57%
Cedar43%

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:
Spring Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aromatic nature, coupled with reports of moderate to weak longevity, makes it a good fit for casual daytime wear or office environments where projection isn't a concern. The clean profile also suits an athletic setting.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Declaration Fraiche opens with a vibrant, zesty bergamot punch, quickly joined by the dry, piquant freshness of coriander. As it settles, the heart emerges with the warm, earthy spice of cumin and green, aromatic cardamom. The base reveals a woody depth, grounding the fragrance with clean vetiver and dry cedar, all contributing to a sophisticated, refreshing aromatic woody scent.

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