Carven 2017 EDP

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Paris Mascate

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Carven Paris Mascate is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Paris Mascate opens with Bitter Orange and Coriander, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Carven's Paris Mascate carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a big, bold, unapologetic amber, loved by many for its vintage sophistication but considered overwhelmingly heavy by others. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer modern sweetness.
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Paris Mascate 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its heavy, intense amber profile, make it less suitable for casual or office wear where subtlety is key. This scent shines in formal settings or on a special date night, especially in cooler weather, where its vintage glamour can be appreciated.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Paris Mascate opens with a lively, spicy kick of bitter orange and coriander, quickly moving into a rich heart where a dark rose and geranium mingle with an earthy patchouli. The dry-down settles into a deep, resinous amber, smoothed by creamy vanilla and a hint of tonka bean, evoking a warm, almost dusty embrace.

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