Grès 2002 EDP

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Cabaret

by Michel Almairac

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Grès Cabaret is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Michel Almairac. Cabaret opens with Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Peony, settles into a heart of Iris, Violet, and Incense, and dries down to a base of White Oleander, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Grès's Cabaret carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive beauty. Some adore its dark, smoky rose and patchouli with hints of a bygone era, calling it a cheap niche thrill. Others find the modern formulation diluted, dull, or simply dusty. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair among scent enthusiasts.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Feminine
  • Confident
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Cabaret 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it suitable for office wear due to its perceived subtlety, many describe a 'dirty', 'smoky' vibe and a 'night-time wear' quality, especially the original, making it better suited for dates and formal evenings. Its distinctive character, particularly the incense and patchouli, makes it too assertive for sporty activities.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Cabaret opens with a vintage-inspired rose, softened by the delicate freshness of peony and lily of the valley. This rosy floral heart quickly deepens, revealing a smoky incense blended with powdery iris and violet. The dry down settles into a mysterious, earthy base of patchouli, amber, and musk, woven with creamy sandalwood, evoking the lingering scent of an old-world performance hall after the crowd has gone. There's a persistent, slightly anachronistic quality, sometimes interpreted as 'musty' or 'dusty'.

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