Nobile 1942 2013 Edp

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Café Chantant

by Mathieu Nardin

Nobile 1942 Café Chantant is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Mathieu Nardin. The fragrance opens with Bay Leaf, Sour Cherry, and Marshmallow, settles into a heart of Iris and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, and Patchouli.

Our verdict on Café Chantant: Favourite

This is a seriously divisive one, folks. Some call it an elegant, delicious cherry-vanilla pastry, a dead ringer for Cuir Beluga. Others recoil, smelling everything from wet tissue and medicinal cough syrup to mothballs and a grimy public loo. Try before you buy, unless you're feeling adventurous.
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  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
Café Chantant Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 18%
Fruity 12%
Green 5%
Sweet 40%
Warm 14%
Woody 6%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Powdery
86%
Sweet
58%
Cherry
57%
Almond
56%

Notes

Top Notes

Sour Cherry 43% Bay Leaf 31% Marshmallow 26%

Heart Notes

Heliotrope 54% Iris 46%

Base Notes

Vanilla 32% Benzoin 25% Musk 21% Patchouli 21%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for a date or casual wear, offering a pleasant scent bubble without being overpowering. While some find it too sweet for warm weather, its overall warmth and powdery nature align with cooler seasons, making it a good fit for relaxed social events or even formal gatherings where subtlety is appreciated.

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About

Imagine stepping into a high-end patisserie, the air thick with the scent of freshly baked pastries. Café Chantant opens with a zing of sour cherry, quickly enveloped by a soft, fluffy marshmallow sweetness. As it settles, a smooth, powdery iris and heliotrope emerge, like a dusting of sugared almond over delicate vanilla. The base anchors this gourmand dream with warm benzoin, subtle patchouli, and a whisper of musk, creating a creamy and inviting drydown.

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