Renier Perfumes 2020 Extrait

U £££££ Acquired

Cacique

by Christian Carbonnel

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Renier Perfumes Cacique is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Christian Carbonnel. Cacique opens with Neroli, Pine, Pink Pepper, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Indian Oud, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Cambodian Oud, Musk, Vanilla, and Raspberry. Renier Perfumes's Cacique carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a beast of a fragrance, a potent oud bomb that's not for the faint of heart. Seriously good quality and performance, but the boozy, smoky intensity means it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Woody
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
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Cacique 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage mean this powerhouse is best reserved for evenings and special events. The intense, bold character makes it far too assertive for casual wear or the office, but perfect for making a statement at formal gatherings or on a date.

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

  • 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
  • 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

Cacique opens with a bracing forest hit of pine and juniper, spiced up with a tickle of pink pepper. This quickly deepens into a rich, complex heart where smoky incense and earthy patchouli entwine with creamy sandalwood and a subtle floral hint of iris and jasmine. The true star is the powerful Indian and Cambodian oud, which is skillfully blended with sweet raspberry and caramel, grounded by musk and vanilla, creating a uniquely smoky, woody, and subtly sweet journey.

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