Parfums Café 1978 Edt

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Homme de Café

by Alberto Morillas

Parfums Café Homme de Café is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978, created by Alberto Morillas. Homme de Café opens with Bergamot and Orange, settles into a heart of Carnation, Raspberry, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Parfums Café's Homme de Café carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably unique, this spicy-woody cheapie by a master perfumer sparks strong opinions. Some hail it as a hidden gem, others as bug spray, but all agree it's a nostalgic trip that stands apart from modern scents.
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
Homme de Café Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 16%
Fruity 13%
Green 3%
Sweet 15%
Warm 12%
Woody 19%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 18%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Citrus
96%
Aromatic
80%
Musky
68%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Despite its moderate performance, the warm spicy and woody nature makes it better suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too distinctive and potentially polarising for a conservative office, but suitable for casual wear and dates where a bit of mystery is welcome.

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About

Homme de Café opens with a fleeting zest of bergamot and orange, quickly giving way to a warm, woody heart. Carnation and clove create a substantial, almost mulled spice aroma, softened by a subtle raspberry sweetness. The dry-down settles into a classic musk and cedar base, maintaining its spicy, woody character throughout. It's a journey from vibrant citrus to a lasting, warm embrace.