Parfums Caron 2011 EDP

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Delire de Roses

by Richard Fraysse

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Parfums Caron Delire de Roses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Richard Fraysse. Delire de Roses opens with Rose and Lotus, settles into a heart of Green Notes and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Jasmine and Litchi. Parfums Caron's Delire de Roses carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Caron Delire de Roses is a divisive one, blending a fresh, authentic rose with an unexpectedly sweet, almost gourmand depth. Some find it beautiful and unique, a refined take on rose, while others find it cloying, unoriginal, and lacking the signature Caron finesse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Delire de Roses Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lotus50%
Rose50%
Heartas listed
Green Notes50%
Lily of the Valley50%
Baseas listed
Jasmine50%
Litchi50%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and often subtle nature in the EDP make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is desired. While some find it too sweet for formal events, its perceived elegance by many makes it permissible, though perhaps not ideal for the office if the sweetness is amplified on your skin.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Opening with a flourish of fresh, dewy rose, Delire de Roses quickly unveils a juicy, almost syrupy litchi sweetness that gives it a playful, tropical edge. Underneath, a watery lotus and clean lily-of-the-valley prevent it from becoming overly jammy, while a subtle greenness adds a natural, garden-fresh dimension. The overall effect is a vibrant floral, sweet but with an unexpected depth some describe as nutty or even popcorn-like.

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