Carven 2014 EDT

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Carven Pour Homme

by Francis Kurkdjian , Patricia Choux

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Carven Carven Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Francis Kurkdjian and Patricia Choux. Carven Pour Homme opens with Grapefruit and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Cedar, Nutmeg, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Carven's Carven Pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive Francis Kurkdjian creation that draws constant, often unflattering, comparisons to Green Irish Tweed. Some find it a sophisticated, clean masterpiece; others, a generic violet-leaf soap that underperforms. Try before you buy, but expect a pleasant, understated wear.
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Carven Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet Leaf63%
Grapefruit37%
Heartas listed
Sage42%
Nutmeg31%
Cedar27%
Baseas listed
Vetiver56%
Sandalwood44%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its clean, refined scent profile, make it an excellent choice for the office. While versatile enough for casual wear and some dates, its elegance also suits more formal settings, though its performance limits its impact.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Carven Pour Homme opens with a sharp, green burst of violet leaf and zesty grapefruit, quickly settling into a refined heart of warm cedar, spicy nutmeg, and herbaceous sage. The drydown reveals a soft, woody base of creamy sandalwood and earthy vetiver, creating an elegantly masculine and clean aura.

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