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Nobile 1942 2013 Extrait

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Café Chantant

by Mathieu Nardin

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Nobile 1942 Café Chantant is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Mathieu Nardin. Café Chantant opens with Sour Cherry, Marshmallow, and Bay Leaf, settles into a heart of Iris and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Nobile 1942's Café Chantant carries a Favourite verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

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.
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
Café Chantant Extrait bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Powdery
86%
Sweet
58%
Cherry
57%
Almond
56%
Amber
53%

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:
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.