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Cabotine Rosalie

by Benoist Lapouza , Delphine Lebeau

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Grès Cabotine Rosalie is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Benoist Lapouza and Delphine Lebeau. Cabotine Rosalie opens with Lemon Tree, Petitgrain, Almond, and Apple, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Grès's Cabotine Rosalie carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag, honestly. Some reckon it's a stellar dupe for pricier powerhouses, a comforting, powdery hug that's easy to love. But others find the powder overpowering, even 'bug spray-like' or just plain 'ordinary'. If you're after a warm, sweet floral with a big dose of powder and a hint of almond, it might just be your affordable gem, but prepare for it to be a bit polarising.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Feminine
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
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Cabotine Rosalie 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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and powdery floral nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's gentle enough not to offend, but the sweet, warm drydown could hint at a cozy date. It's not formal or sporty due to its sweetness and lack of crisp freshness.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Opens with a zesty, almost meringue-like lemon and a surprising pop of raw almond, cutting through the sweetness. The heart blossoms into a soft, powdery floral bouquet - think delicate violet and classic rose, underpinned by a smooth, creamy magnolia and iris. As it settles, a warm, inviting base of vanilla, amber, and a faint peachy cedar emerges, creating a gentle, subtly sweet finish that lingers like freshly baked almond cookies.

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