Parfums Caron 1927 EDC

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Pois de Senteur

by Ernest Daltroff

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Parfums Caron Pois de Senteur is a Cologne launched in 1927, created by Ernest Daltroff. Pois de Senteur opens with Hyacinth, Cyclamen, and Rose, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Lime, and Sandalwood. Parfums Caron's Pois de Senteur carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Pois de Senteur is a deeply divisive classic. If you're after genuine vintage charm, seek out older formulations; the modern take often misses the mark with an overly sweet, artificial vibe. It's for those who appreciate a complex, 'dusty' floral, not for the faint of heart or lovers of contemporary clean scents.
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  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Mysterious
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Pois de Senteur Cologne 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it a bit much for a conservative office, but perfect for dates or dressier casual outings. The sophisticated floral character, described as 'chic vintage' and 'feminine and French', also lends itself well to formal events, though perhaps not super modern ones.

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

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

This is a rich, powdery floral journey. It opens with a heady bouquet of hyacinth and rose, laced with cyclamen, quickly settling into a heart of lush jasmine and delicate lily of the valley. As it dries, a nuanced base emerges with creamy sandalwood, warm vanilla, and subtle musk, all lifted by a surprising hint of lime and the grounding whisper of cedar. It's less a fresh bloom and more a dried, preserved floral memory.

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