Cartier 2003 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Le Baiser Du Dragon

by Alberto Morillas

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Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Alberto Morillas. Le Baiser Du Dragon opens with Amaretto, Neroli, Gardenia, and Almond, settles into a heart of Musk, Cedar, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Cartier's Le Baiser Du Dragon carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly divisive scent: some find it a masterful, unique symphony of notes, while others recoil from its bitterness and powdery dry-down. For those it clicks with, it's a sensual, alluring, and deeply sophisticated experience, cementing its cult status despite discontinuation.
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Le Baiser Du Dragon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, long-lasting performance and potent, dark accords, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its deep, seductive nature makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for daily wear in cooler weather.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Le Baiser Du Dragon opens with a boozy embrace of amaretto and bitter almond, softened by a hint of gardenia. As it settles, a woody heart of cedar and iris emerges, intertwined with a creamy musk. The dry-down is a rich, complex tapestry of dark chocolate, caramel, earthy patchouli, and warm amber, all underpinned by a dry vetiver that gives it an almost smoky, ancient temple feel.

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