Parfums Café 1978 EDT

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Homme de Café

by Alberto Morillas

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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, Clove, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Parfums Café's Homme de Café carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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Homme de Café Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot58%
Orange42%
Heartas listed
Carnation44%
Clove28%
Raspberry28%
Baseas listed
Cedar60%
Musk40%

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:
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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

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.

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