Louis Cardin 2018 Edp

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Charm

Louis Cardin Charm is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Charm opens with Powdery and Woody, settles into a heart of Floral and Aldehydes, and dries down to a base of Citrus and Musk. Louis Cardin's Charm carries a Statement verdict, a powdery-led wear.

Charm is a decent enough attempt at a powdery floral, but ultimately, it just smells a bit dated. It's a bit like a cheap imitation of something grander, and without any real personality to call its own.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
Charm Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16%
Floral 23%
Fruity 3%
Green 3%
Sweet 18%
Warm 3%
Woody 15%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 24%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Powdery
100%
Fresh
81%
Citrus
77%
Woody
77%
Aldehydic
77%

Notes

Top Notes

Powdery 50% Woody 50%

Heart Notes

Floral 50% Aldehydes 50%

Base Notes

Citrus 50% Musk 50%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive nature make it suitable for office wear, although the powdery aspect might be too much for some. It lacks the sparkle for a date or the dynamism for sports, but could work for casual outings or semi-formal events if you lean into its vintage vibe.

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Charm opens with a surprisingly heavy, almost suffocating powdery note that quickly blends into a rich, abstract floral heart. It's clean, thanks to a healthy dose of aldehydes, but struggles to achieve true freshness. As it dries down, a mild citrus note tries to cut through the powderiness, while a soft musk anchors the whole affair, leaving a rather old-fashioned, slightly soapy trail.

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