Parfums Caron 2005 Extrait

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Impact Pour Un Homme

by Richard Fraysse

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Parfums Caron Impact Pour Un Homme is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Richard Fraysse. Parfums Caron's Impact Pour Un Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A love-it-or-hate-it take on a classic. Fans rave about its depth and richness, calling it an 'intense' and 'exquisite' version of the original, while detractors find it a disappointing, watered-down imitation.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Impact Pour Un Homme Extrait 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and rich, warm notes make it a solid choice for dates or more dressed-up occasions where you want to make an impression. While some find it too intense for the office, others suggest it's more refined than the original, making it suitable for professional settings at lower sprays.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

L'Impact Pour Un Homme is a richer, more concentrated interpretation of its predecessor. It opens with the signature soothing lavender, but quickly deepens into a warm, inviting heart where a plush, unsweetened vanilla blends seamlessly. The base settles into a sophisticated, almost boozy amber and musk embrace, creating a complex and enveloping scent that feels both classic and modern.

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