Parfums Caron 1932 EDP

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En Avion

by Ernest Daltroff

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Parfums Caron En Avion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1932, created by Ernest Daltroff. En Avion opens with Orange, Neroli, Rose, and Carnation, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Opoponax. Parfums Caron's En Avion carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

En Avion is a divisive grand dame - some find it an utterly breathtaking vintage masterpiece, others get cat pee or aeroplane toilet. It's a complex, old-school floriental that demands attention and respect, not for the faint of heart or those who prefer modern, linear scents.
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  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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En Avion Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, En Avion is best reserved for occasions where it can shine without overwhelming. Its rich, complex floral-oriental profile makes it ideal for formal events and romantic dates, while being a bit too heavy and distinctive for everyday office wear or casual outings.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

En Avion takes flight with a complex opening of bright orange and neroli, quickly spiced by a prominent carnation and a hint of classic rose. The heart unfolds with a rich bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, and lilac, creating a deeply floral yet subtly indolic core. As it settles, a warm, resinous base of opoponax and amber emerges, intertwined with creamy sandalwood and a soft musk, creating a sophisticated and deeply vintage aura.

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