Cartier 2018 Parfum

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Déclaration

by Mathilde Laurent

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Cartier Déclaration is a Parfum launched in 2018, created by Mathilde Laurent. Déclaration opens with Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Cardamom, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Vetiver, and Benzoin. Cartier's Déclaration carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, spicy journey that's definitely not for everyone - the cumin note particularly polarises opinion, smelling like exotic spices to some and body odour to others. Definitely sample before committing.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Déclaration Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bitter Orange100%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes38%
Cardamom35%
Cumin28%
Baseas listed
Leather21%
Cedar19%
Benzoin17%
Tolu Balsam15%
Vetiver15%
Amberwood14%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

This perfume is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, thanks to its bold spicy and woody accords. While too strong for many office environments and completely unsuitable for sport, its sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal occasions, despite some reports of middling longevity.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange

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

Imagine a rich, dark spiced orange opening, quickly deepened by the warm, aromatic embrace of cardamom and cumin. This leads to a sophisticated, dry down of leathery woods, vetiver, and subtle amber balsamic sweetness. It’s got a warm, almost animalic depth with a hint of smoky resin, reminiscent of an old-world study or perhaps a spice market.

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