Parfums Caron 2000 EDP

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Lady Caron

by Richard Fraysse

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Parfums Caron Lady Caron is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Richard Fraysse. Lady Caron opens with Neroli, Jasmine, and Magnolia, settles into a heart of Rose, Tuberose, Peach, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Parfums Caron's Lady Caron carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Lady Caron is a gorgeous, old-school white floral chypre that's been polarising folks since 2000. Some find it gloriously elegant and timeless, others say it's simply 'mouldy' or 'horrible stinky'. If you love a rich, complex floral, you'll adore it; if not, steer clear.
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  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Romantic
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Lady Caron 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong sillage and 'perfumey' character, along with its rich floral and chypre profile, make it best suited for formal and date nights, where its luxurious presence can shine without overwhelming. It's too grand for casual wear or sport, and probably a bit much for most offices unless applied very lightly.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

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

Opens with a bright, floral burst of magnolia and jasmine, quickly joined by the sweet, juicy fullness of peach and raspberry. This fruity-floral heart, dominated by a non-creamy tuberose and a hint of rose, then settles into a sophisticated base. Here, a subtle oakmoss provides an elegant, earthy grounding, balanced by the creamy richness of sandalwood, giving it a classic, opulent depth.

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