Grès 1959 EDT

F £ Acquired

Cabochard

by Bernard Chant

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Grès Cabochard is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1959, created by Bernard Chant. Cabochard opens with Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Lemon, and Sage, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Grès's Cabochard carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart or anyone chasing fleeting trends. Cabochard is a potent blast from the past, a divisive chypre that either transports you to a bygone era of unapologetic grit or makes you recoil at its boldness. It's affordable, exceptional, and utterly unconcerned with being a crowd-pleaser.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Cabochard Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant sillage and mature, complex profile make it too assertive for office wear. However, its bold, sophisticated character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal events, though casual wear is possible if applied sparingly.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opening with a sharp, aldehydic sparkle, Cabochard quickly smoulders into a rich, complex heart of leathery earthiness. Tobacco and oakmoss assert their dominance, weaving through hints of vetiver and patchouli, while subtle florals like rose and jasmine provide a fleeting contrast. It's a journey from biting green to a deep, dark embrace, culminating in a dry, smoky, and utterly distinctive aroma.

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