Grès 1990 EDP

F £ Acquired

Cabotine

by Jean Claude Delville

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Grès Cabotine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1990, created by Jean Claude Delville. Cabotine opens with Orange Blossom, Coriander, Peach, and Plum, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Grès's Cabotine carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Cabotine is a force of nature, a bold floral explosion that absolutely polarises opinion. Some love its vintage charm and potent sillage, others recoil from its 'old-fashioned' punch. It’s cheap 'n' cheerful, but divisive; you'll either adore its green, sweet power, or scrub it off in horror.
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  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
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Cabotine 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for office wear, but its celebratory floral character shines for formal events and even casual outings where you want to make a statement. The strong sillage means it might be too much for an intimate date, but a confident wearer can pull it off.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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, green burst of blackcurrant, peach, and coriander, Cabotine quickly blossoms into a flamboyant floral bouquet. Tuberose, hyacinth, and ginger take centre stage, underpinned by sweet rose and iris. A warm, woody dry down of civet, sandalwood, and amber adds a rich, animalic depth, balancing the initial sparkling fruit and potent florals.

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