Carven 1946 EDP

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Ma Griffe

by Jean Carles

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Carven Ma Griffe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1946, created by Jean Carles. Ma Griffe opens with Green Notes, Lemon, Gardenia, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Carven's Ma Griffe carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Ma Griffe is a true love-it-or-hate-it classic that sparks instant, often visceral, reactions. Its vintage green chypre profile is undeniably divisive, with many finding it an acquired taste, while others laud its unparalleled elegance and unique character that simply doesn't exist in modern perfumery.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Ma Griffe 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
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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

While its potent sillage and longevity make it a statement, the strong, sometimes 'rancid' opening might be too much for casual or office settings. However, its undeniable elegance and sophisticated dry down make it well-suited for formal events, where it projects a sense of unique confidence.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

It begins with a sharp, aldehydic burst, tinged with sour lemon and bold green notes, sometimes softened by a hint of gardenia. As it settles, a cool, clean floral heart emerges, dominated by lily of the valley, iris, and a subtle rose, softened by a powdery touch. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of earthy oakmoss and vetiver, balanced by warm, resinous labdanum and spicy cinnamon, with a lingering musky depth.

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