Declaration Cartier for men

blindly buy this just for comments here but never imagined that this is soft almost as almost as mont blanc, Bvlgari but better than those things you will use to see how it goes I think roaster is better than this.

I don't know but I just don't want to smell like Asian food. I don't know what note is in there that doesn't make me enjoy this. A no no, for me. Try it for your self.

Quite sweet, like wildflower honey. The bitter orange keeps it in check though.
I don't actually smell coriander, but I feel it's freshness.
At dry down I start to get the rooty, powdery orris root & iris.
I would not call this feminine, but I think it would make a nice unisex.

A total masterpiece. Honey and citrus with some white flowers and perhaps a cigarette somewhere in the background. A poet's fragrance. The more time you spend with it, the better it gets.

Noses from person to person differ. Some smell more 'shallowly' some more deeper. Some smell herbaceous and tea tree, while other feel most of the notes. The VERY MOMENT I smelled it I bought a bottle.

It opens both with spices and citruses, interchangeably. And then cardamon takes place along with string of leather and some tonka. The funny thing is that the citrus stays all time compared to other perfumes.

Truly complex and masterful creation of Ellena. It may be a typical night perfume but when you put it in the morning you realize it brightens up your day. It is for those men who want to excell authority but still be gentle. Excellent for attracting people too. Probably contains some pheromone.

Absolutely wonderful! To my nose, the initial burst is a little too overwhelming but in a couple of minutes settles down to a cardamom, cumin concoction that smells sophisticated. I don’t get that curry- smelly armpit juice smell that some are talking about. This is a very nice and strong blend. One of my favourite.

Absolutely wonderful! To my nose, the initial burst is a little too overwhelming but in a couple of minutes settles down to a cardamom, cumin concoction that smells sophisticated. I don’t get that curry- smelly armpit juice smell that some are talking about. This is a very nice and strong blend. One of my favourite.

Absolutely a Masterpiece by a Genius.... love the way Ellena has blended cardamom with spices in a very lovely flowery background... its like a classic theater performance where characters being shuffling and shifting around the lead character. Elegant is the word for this creation . Bravo.

Sorry but this fragance make me sick. I try once and have to take a shower cause i feel dizzy.

I don't know what happend but i can't tolerate this smell.

Spicy? Woody? No - not at all. I get citrus with a hint of ginger. I wondered whether I got a sample of Declaration Cologne, which this descriptions fits, but, no, the Sephora I used only had Declaration. So I believe I smelled the new formulation.

That being said, I like it. A good summertime scent.

However my wife's assessment - "cleaning product" - suggested I won't be buying any.

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Update: A woman at a counter gave me a little glass sample bottle of this. Same citrus/ginger scent - no spice or woods.

Hi all, I've already written several reviews for Declaration, but I just wanted to tell you that I got an official answer from Cartier about this fragrance (I asked them if they reformulated it), and the answer is YES, the fragrance has been slightly changed along with the packaging, to comply with some stupid regulations about perfume ingredients.

So I believe that most of the people who find no spiciness, no woodiness, no "metallic side" have been trying the new formula, which is softer, gentler, and half as long lasting as the original declaration.

Die hard Declaration fans, go get some back up bottles, because you're gonna miss this.

Cheers !

@ wesleyhclark- That's weird, cuz citrus is what I get least. It has a slightly dirty smell, a cool soft metal dry down if you could imagine... I'm wondering if you got a sample of one of the flankers..? Or did you get the 1998 declaration? Hmm

ادکلنی که برای مردان طبقه بندی شده است ولی خانمان براحتی میتوانند از ان استفاده کنند.ادکلن خوشبویی است بوی تر و تمیزی دارد که رایحه لیمو در ان مشهود است.ماندگاری خوب و پخش متوسطی دارد.برای یک بار داشتن میارزد.برای چهارفصل. ماندگاری:8.5/10.پخش بو:6/10.متفاوت بودن:6/10.ارزش خرید:7/10

This is one of the few perfumes that compleatly had me at the first sniff! I still remember standing in the department store in Corfu on my holidays thinking I should smell something new and just picked this bottle because it was the closest unknown I could find.

I was amazed! This is exacly what I want! I ended up using it all summer and I smelled great!;)

I totally love the spices, it's unik because it really is spicy, edgy and still fresh at the same time. So many perfumes fail to deliver in that category.

It's not easy to smell edgy, fresh, deep and intresting at the same time but Declaration really does. It's both male and feminime with an egde. I think this might be The One for me... I havn't gor tired of it yet so I think we have a great future with many happy years to come, me and Declaration.

It took me quite some time to get used to ST Dupont pour homme but when I did I was ready for Cartier Declaration. I must say just like others have done so far tha they are almost the same, identical twins, CD being sweeter and STD spicier and more pineapple like.Even in quality terms they are in the same league, although STD costs a fraction of any Cartier. I am very happy they work for me just fine. Another good thing is that they are not so popular. One last thing STD seems to be more serious than Cartier's, not classier, just would go nicer in a more formal setting. Needles to go through notes and stuff, it is a first class fragrance done by a house I do admire. Dupont's is not even an inch behind.

Hmm its not bad, I like it, but it reminds me of my grandmothers scented soaps. To the point i cant wear it without thinking of her. Good ol factory memories. ITs a nice clean invigorating scetn but try before you buy. I am not a fan of 'clean/soapy' scents but a lot of people are.

A truly beautiful fragrance. I like to wear it to work with a business suit. It is elegant and self-controlled, smooth and light, no-nonsense and very well constructed. It's also very attractive. Almost all modern fragrances which declared as "attractive/sexy/seductive" are usually agressive, or vulgar, or too sweet, or on the contrary too soft. But it's not about Declaration.
Declaration has a perfect balance. I can't say that there are one or two strong dominant notes in it. I can hear almost all pyramid - it's really interesting fact. I also like that Declaration is beautiful both on men and on women.
For me Declaration is associated with an expensive, high-quality suit fabrics / / for light summer business suit / / to which you want to touch.
P.S. Its longevity is about 10 hours on my skin!

Fresh, warm, citrusy, beautiful. Shows its beauty after 20-30 minutes, when you will feel this gentle, fruity, but masculine blast.
For me it's more rich version of CK One and more lemons and oranges. Lasting power is not too excellent, about 4-5 hours, when starting from 3rd hour its very quiet.

A real scrubber for me, I'm afraid; literally makes me feel ill.

I get some woodsy notes, but on me it screams of cheap soap and really bad body odor, all wrapped up in a space that either resembles a thrift store, a hospital, or a retirement home.

I'm glad so many others like it, but it's a clear case of different strokes for different folks as this, to me, is literally one of the most unpleasant fragrances I've ever smelled (and I've smelled secretions magnifique)!

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Déclaration is one of the most sophisticated and elegant scent ever created, period. Such a wonderful blend of ingredients.
Déclaration opens with a blast of spices : cumin, cardamom giving a sharp and metallic side to the scent.. I also get a lot of birch wood, giving some smokiness.
It then dries down to a smoky and spicy scent, coupled with woods and leather. Mature and elegant.
Body odor ? I get a hint of it and it is really appealing.

Declaration is long lasting. I was flying from Washington to Frankfurt yesterday, I sprayed Déclaration 2 hours before departure, and I could still smell it quite clearly after landing, so it actually lasted about 10-11h !
It's a fragrance that will surprise you as it evolves, sometimes you'll think that it's gone and it just comes back in your face and you're like "WOW".
Projection is moderate. Will not offend anyone if you don't overspray.

Déclaration is the right perfume for me. Not too dirty, not too delicate. Just the right balance between the good and the vile, it is like a beautiful Mahler symphony, that takes time to reveal all its beauty : there are so many different music instruments in the orchestra, and yet you can still distinguish each of them when the music's playing. Same goes for Déclaration. An orchestra of notes, where the roles are so well coordinated by Mr Ellena (the conductor) that the melody simply turns into something magical.

Music to the nose, that's how I would qualify it.

Gets many compliments ! Suits any season and occasion. Very versatile stuff ! Furthermore Declaration is definitely not the most common scent out there.

Sometimes nicknamed the father of Terre d'Hermès (another masterpiece by JCE), Déclaration is my all time favorite, my signature fragrance.
It's like a second skin, a piece of my soul. Even blind, anybody who knows me would be able to recognize me only by whiffing Déclaration on my neck. 

The grail of fragrances. A true masterpiece.

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unisex fragrance women also can take you.

When I tried it, this is the first scent that literally burned my nose upon first spray. Not sure why that is as it never happened to me before.
Its a very green and herbal scent, that after it mellowes out reminds me a great deal of Bvlgari Eau Perfumee(I think that's the name, the one in the large green bottle which they market as unisex). There is a tea note in this and this is what I end up mostly smelling. It has a leather note but its MIA to my nose. I get mostly tea and woodsy notes, with citrusy sharp beginning. Definately not in your face kind of scent, it lays close to your skin and doesn't project well. Its smells classy and I think that if you want to wear something subtle, this is a good candidate.
I can't say its anything particularly different or unique though.
Btw, I am a woman and this could definately be a unisex scent. I was told by SA, a lot of ladies buy this

Pure Birchwood and Bayleaf with a hint of citrus in my skin with no BO. I guess I'm the lucky one.

Declaration is a great fragrance, spicy and refreshing, the cardamom plays the main role here.. Smells elegant, it's suitable for every occasion. It's my office scent: subtle and elegant, not offensive also. Be careful: sometimes smells like body odour, which aint a problem. Sillage, lasting power and projection are medium-high. Definetely thumbs up!

reinhard5490, u r right , when i firstly sniffed it i said "hw can they make this bad perfume :(?" but 1-1,5 hour later i sniffed it again and my opininon changed,really big change

I was excited to find a big bottle of Declaration on clearance for $49 because I don't have a single Cartier in my collection. Boy, was I disappointed! To me, it smells like armpit or someone who eats too much cumin or curry. What a turn off! Not worth the expensive price tag. Back to the store it will go.

i tried today it
when i wear it just sniffed it,and i thought "what a bad",but 20 mnts later i said "hmmm..what a beautiful scent",and then i sniffed my wrist again again,

it s different scent,floral scent shouts "im here, sniff me"
and the longevity is really long..!

I'm going to get one for myself. On the paper stick it smelled unbelievable (30 minutes after I sprayed it). It's funny but it smells like a nice quality paper probably USA declaration of independence smells the same :) It smells COSY, clean and a bit tasty...like I don't know what proper word I need to pick up, maybe it's caraway that I smell the most and love so much about this perfume.

Very nice and delicate. The thing that strikes me is the uniqueness. Very uplifting and warm. Longevity is very good. Outstanding indeed.

The scent of James Dean. a men who come to the empty table and girls come to talk to him. shrouded by aura of mystery and achievement. no, he's not a CEO. he's a free men, who lives by his own rules. rather like renegade who travel around the world in first class airline. there's a hint of bad boy in this suit wearing men. the commander

he smells like... spices? no... much more complex. he's seductive and mature. not like the CEO who wear Terre, these men is free spirited executives. their fragrance last long enough to stand long intercontinental flights, and project in inviting way that any women from any part of this world would lean their head on him...

Declaration. a Cartier's way to show the world that they had one of Ellena's masterpiece on their lines. this one that speaks authority but also uncaring attitude. careful that wearing Declaration in a wrong place might ended up with regret after sensual one night stand. women literally biting you

★★★★★

It´s the masterpiece of Jean Claude Ellena to me.
Very good for all ocasions (best in evening at night).
Very masculine, some green, some oriental, some woody, some spyce and some flower notes, very good combinated they have sensuality and sexuality in elegance aparience ever.
One of the bests really.

I just bought this scent on spec.
Very nice indeed. I like "Terre" better but this scent is more subtle,but still sophisticated.

My girl is not home yet so I can't test the reaction sexually. However I suspect she will love it?

My new 'everyday' scent, this is what I wear to work, on casual outings, or just going out and don't know quite what to put on, but want to smell really nice. This fragrance would work well on most males.

A pretty woody fragrance, definitely some sweet and almost cinnamon spice to the bottle. It's just an all-around good-smelling, safe scent. Worth trying.

Classic, soothing very nice aroma.

Quite possibly the best use of orange that I've smelled in a fragrance. It is categorized under woody floral musk, but there is no musk to be smelled. I would classify it as a either a citrus aromatic due to the sharp bitter orange, or woody aromatic due to the drydown. It is a light fragrance, and although it comes off very strong and harsh on opening, it settles down to a skin scent rapidly. It is the beginning of winter so maybe the cold has a play in the projection. To me, it can be worn year round but will probably perform highest during late spring/summer. It is the sophisticated mature yet modern man in a bottle. I payed $35 for a tester, but can also be found at TJ Maxx for around $70. If you like a clean, citrusy subtle scent with very quality ingridiants, try this. Safe for a blind buy.

I quite like this scent. Smells much more complex and dense than most fragrances for men these days.

2nd review on Declaration and its going to be short..

Women want to lick me while I am wearing this.

Great stuff that the ladies really dig.

I spent a small sum of money on small bottles of high- rated colognes (from this website). Declaration by Cartier takes the cake. My one complaint is that it has a weak sillage with a fast meltdown to its basenotes. Perhaps I should try essense of declaration? As far as I understand, that scent is similar, less complex, strong, and longlasting. Too bad there isn't a compromise.

amazing scent!!! men use it :)

Truly one of the best colognes a Man could own.. I some times debate which I will wear, Declaration or Imperial Millesime by Creed..

This is that good.

It last, it is super super pleasant and warming, and gets lots of passionate hugs from the ladies.

10-10 stars..

I love men smelling this fragrance !!! Amazing scent.

A fresh spicy fragrance with bitter oranges and pepper with a good dose of cumin is what I'm picking up off the top. This is a complex fragrance and there is a lot of notes in the mix.

I have to say this is a very good fragrance that keeps on giving as I'm now picking up a fresh neroli scent. It takes you on a journey from its spicy citrus opening to a fresh neroli heart and lots more. Good stuff I'm impressed!

Made a blind buy, and it was love at first sniff!.. As for my fiance, love at first sniff! This is a sophisticated fragrance, one of my favorites from Jean Ellena. If there is a smell for cool metal that's this in the dry down.

Complexity is the word. I don't see a masterpiece, but a very original scent. I don't think this one is unisex. Cannot be your signature, nor a blind buy and for me, it's a summer only scent. Also, You won't get a lot of compliments... Despite all this, I'm writing positive about Declaration. What I like the most of this one is the chord of pepper and birch wood, it reminds me of a long time ago, as a child, sharpening a pencil. This one is very long lasting with a projection that won't hurt anybody (at least 15 minutes after spraying). Another good thing about Declaration is spending some time trying to identify the other notes, there they are, but you have to wait. No need to get close to do it, just wait. The thing I don't like: having to wait until next summer. Maybe is the perfect excuse to make that trip to the beach.
Update.- I'm not so sure anymore about wearing this on summer or winter, day or night...
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Complejidad es la palabra. No veo una obra de arte, sino una esencia muy original. No creo que sea unisex. No puede ser tu firma, ni una compra a ciegas, y para mí, es sólo para el verano. Además, no obtendrás muchos halagos... a pesar de todo esto, escribo un comentario positivo sobre Declaration. Lo que más me gusta es el acorde de pimienta y abedul, me recuerda un momento hace mucho tiempo, de niño, sacando punta a un lápiz. Tiene muy buena duración, con una proyección que no lastimará a nadie (al menos no después de 15 minutos de aplicar). Otra cosa buena sobre Declaración es que puedes pasar algún tiempo tratando de identificar las otras notas, están ahí, pero tienes que esperar. No necesitas acercarte, sólo esperar. Lo que no me gusta: tener que esperar al siguiente verano. Quizá sea la excusa perfecta para hacer ese viaje a la playa.
Actualización.- Ya no estoy seguro sobre si es una fragancia para verano, invierno, día noche...

This is a very contradictory fragrance, because it smells very soapy but also very body-odorous. It's like someone was sweaty and gross and took a shower but didn't quite get the smell off, but their soap smell is still lingering too. I wouldn't pay for it.

First hit is like the rising heat of a plastic classroom chair from which your secret crush has just vacated, after a three hour exam in a stuffy and humid examination hall. Just as well your secret crush loves to wear plenty of citrus!

I am rather surprised to read that some think it is like Voyage d'Hermes. The only similarities are that it carries Jean Claude Ellena's signature and is a little peppery with a slight sweaty bum-hole note. The scent itself though is as different as what Van Gogh's Sunflowers is to Van Gogh's, ahem, Chair.

Very good masculine parfum.
One of the best works of Jean Claude Ellena to me.
Wood smoked and cold spyces are genials and make it diferent over others...

This is my 2nd review ,
and I would like to say sorry about what I said b4 that
declaration have a minimal similarities with s.t dupont
pour homme , but there is an obvious similarity ,
and this similarity is obvious at the top notes the most, but then it decreases , but still there is a similarity , but I still like declaration more , as it
is stronger in scent , and also I like declaration scent
more , s.t dupont is more greeny and flowery than declaration,
declaration is more woody , and have more spices.
final update : ( it is not similar to s.t dupont pour homme ).

Many years ago I tested Declaration and found it just sooo good!
I'm not much into male scents but wearing So Pretty (sadly discontinued) I was curious about a male counterpart.
The fragrance is more complex than it seems but teh final result is both distinct and unfussy. I don't like that I smell it around too often.
I gave this to my bf and he liked it because it keeps fresh and citrusy enough for him. He's not the type for Terre d'Hermes (yum!)
Now after sampling so many perfumes and niche along the years Declaration smells a little too common and not too refined, but still a great male scent, especially if you want to wear a quality scent that became kind of an acquired taste. You cannot go wrong with this, but you won't probably go original and out of the folks.
It still grabs attention anyway and gives a positive masculin vibe with the unfuss and not aggressive attitude.
The citrus fades in a short time but the base with wood and a little powder is longlasting and pleasant for long time.
As far as I know it should be one of the scents with ISO-E-Super molecule.

The similarity between this and S.T Dupont pour homme
is minimal , why , because this scent is woody spicy,
I can't recognize the floral notes in it , as opposed
to dupont which got floral note , so as for me this
scent is unique , it is hard to find a similar 1 or
near to it , so I find it a piece of art for its own,
so this scent is composed of spices at its heart ,
while dupont have spices on its head notes only,
and from here u got the difference ,as for me ,
I do prefer declaration more , as a unique scent ,
balancing two kind of notes which are the woods and
the spices, I think that yatagan may be the nearest
to it in scent rather than dupont , coz yatagan
have too many spices that is obvious as declaration,
I give this scent 8.5/10

super perfume big attention getter! 9/10

Declaration is proof that fragrance homes can produce quality perfumes. Voyage d'Hermes smells identical to this. However there are a couple of problems I have with the EDT version of Voyage.. Longevity is #1 & then it does not project much. Declaration on the other hand has very good projection & longevity.

It can be worn spring, summer, & fall in my opinion. That is where this fragrance really shines. Ginger, spices & citruses make a nice masculine quality scent. I would without a shadow of a doubt take this over Voyage d'Hermes.. Not saying that it is a bad scent, but compared to this it is not worthy. Cartier makes some of the best colognes in the world. If you have not tried this than stop messing around & get to it! ENJOY!

I use this one from April 2009, and i think it´s the best male parfum by Jean Claude Ellena, very diferent of Voyage to me, Voyage it´s a creation from others works by Ellena, and this one it has self-personaity and more masculine really. 10/10 Genial !!!

A dual-dimensional scent which is very manly and stays close to the skin for a long time...

I applied 6 heavy sprays

0-15 secs - Citrus, bergamot, alive, bright, younger

15 secs - 1 hours - Flooded room when applied but soon dies down to 10 inch projection with occasional foot projection. This is like a more basic version of Terre D Hermes Parfum. It looses the very initial citrus edge and becomes woody and brown with leather and ginger coming to the fore

1 hours - 3 hours - 4 inch projection. Becomes more manly - ages 48 - 58

3 hours - 5 hours. Leather dominant with some background ginger

5 hours - 9 hours - smokiness and pepper comes in as it becomes more spicier on the skin

IMHO Terre D Hermes EDP (Parfum) is much more complex than this and projects much better so I would recommend you test that frag if you are considering this one

This scent reminds me of that expensive potpourri from San Francisco by Agraria I believe it is called Bitter Orange.

I have worn a sample all day and love it, though the initial blast is a bit screechy onion Bahji... I'm trying to get over that. I'm loving the dry down but I can't say it have massive longevity on me. Still I just this second bought a bottle even though I bought enough in the last couple of weeks..! I figure it costs less than an Indian takeaway anyway!

Why is ISO super E not mentioned in the notes? Ellena loves it!

Wearing this just makes you unforgettable to anyone. Different, classy, a self-confidence booster. Try this when approaching a girl.

I'm neither a very 'girly girl' nor a tomboy, I love feminine scents, but I love Declaration on myself! (And my HB loves it on me, too...) I think, it's unisex. 'Mr. Ellena's mark' is hard to mistake here. On my skin it's very similar to Bvlgari's Eau Parfumée au The Vert Extreme (another gem from J.C. Ellena), but more interesting with the leather. Fortunately I don't get this 'body odor' feeling, but cumin makes an interesting bitterness in the first ten minutes, which I love. After a while the scent becomes more powdery, the iris and the fine leather get stronger on my skin (I feel some similarity to Dior Homme Intense after some hours, too). Longevity is excellent, sillage is nice. I happily feel it on myself or on a handsome guy, too;)...

@ shespeaks23: lol it's got to be the cumin note, i don't like how this fragrance smells on me

My first impression:
A mixture of orange, bergamot and ginger with pepper and a bit of iris pleased me, this is more citrusy peppery beginning after the citrus is going away and begins to aperecer wood. The pepper and ginger remain strong. A great option for day, since not too hot.

I hope my comment does not offend anyone but,to me theres something about it that smells like a dirty homeless person.

Opening of this fragrance a bit resemble to Voyage d'Hermes...but while Voyage goes green and woody, this Declaration goes warm and spicy. I got many compliments, and I like it myself. Would like to try the Declaration if I have a chance.

just wore it for the past couple of days and determined will not buy. I Like the dry down quite a lot but for me that's all it has to offer. Smells like B.O. when first applied.

I have only just realised its a men's scent!
Purchased at the airport en route to a summer break, for me I love the
Jasmine, orange, spicy citrus combination IMO I also find it watery? I very much enjoy the whole package
Does anyone think it is similar to Hermes voyage

This doesn't smell like sweat to me... But!--Anyone remember the original ladies' deoderant " Secret"? This smells exactly like that- while wearing a new leather jacket and a squirt of vintage rive gauche (women's) for the oakey aldehyde. I find this cologne more feminine than ladies' classics like Coco and Opium. Still, I like it.

I think freedom of expression is the most important, lberating, feeling of our time. Everyone has the right to express his opinion unreservedly. That said I think one should not be crude in criticism either.

This particluar frgrance is very tricky. I have a love-hate relationship with it . When I spray it on me, and three to four sprays are enough, I feel a cloud of pleasant citrus and freshness around me, but right after something nasty kicks in, after I think about 30 mins or so. It's the cardemom that literally kills this and takes over the projection. After a few hours, the scent mellows down, though the cardemom remains strong. Longevity is monstrous. I can smell it the next day on my collar. I really don't know how to feel about this one, its perplexing ! I still wonder if its some sort of a practical joke by JCE - master perfumer. I simply love Terre. The mistake I made in this case was that I rushed into buying this when I tried it on. bUT who knows I could begin to fancy it at some point..... :-s unlikely though. Or is it because the composition simply does not suit my skin ?

Cartier Declaration is sophistication in a bottle very refined a masterpiece.

CITRUS!! Sweet Peppery herbal, lemon mint, elegant. (for a moment i was thinking of Lemon Pepper rotisserie BBQ chicken!) Lemony sweet, somewhat akin to the floor cleaner vibe. It's got some sweet vanilla which reminds me of the Vanilla accord of Pi Givenchy.
Spicy Ginger, Cinnamon, Pepper, and Tea. Come on, it's not dirty. This is not the Sweaty Armpit i was hoping for at all, but it sure smells good ON one, it harmonizes wonderfully on a guy. I'm getting a ton of bright lemon peel, orange peel. Smooth sweet sugary vanilla Dry Down, even though it doesn't list Vanilla. This is going to be part of my Lemon Fresh wardrobe section.

This is not a blind buy fragrance!
The first notes that absolutely explode smell like sweaty pepper & a little dirt. I find this scent repulsive for the first 5 minutes. I actually love pepper, but this is sweat of dirty unattractive pepper. I so disliked this initial take that I felt I wanted to wash it off immediately, but knowing better, I waited for the dry-down. For anyone who feels similarly, i would advise to do the same... as the dry-down is much better than the opening. It develops into a rather light, slightly citrusy fresh scent. I do not find that this develops into much of a spicy or woody fragrance. I would say it is very suitable for a summer evening. It is to my nose a much more masculine scent. All in all, the opening is enough to turn me off of this scent (as the dry-down doesn't make up for it nearly enough). This one does not appeal to either my husband or myself.

Cartier DECLARATION offers the unmistakeable feeling of a masculine cologne (not unisex--I would never wear this myself). I do not find this to smell very natural, to be honest, but it smells like a well-blended--albeit synthetic--floral woody musk, with an emphasis on the second and third terms of the triad. When I say that this smells synthetic I am not criticizing the composition so much as stating a fact. In the realm of men's colognes, those which are not focused solely upon citrus and vetiver often share this synthetic vibe, at least to my nose.

My best guess is that the synthetic musks used in this eau de toilette are detectable to varying degrees by different people, which is why so many detractors are screaming "sweaty armpits" and the like. Unprompted, I would not have described this scent as a sweaty armpit facsimile, but if I concentrate on it long enough, I am able to imagine why someone might say such a thing. All in all, an interesting blend!

another gem by ellena. this perfume is an amazing mixture of flowers, woods and spices. starts with unbelievable natural smell;a natural explosion, with much orange/lime and spices, so multidimensional, like a grove breeze. during the day, the scent turns into a delicious, comfortable, elegant,warm,calming and sexy creamy wood perfume. greats longevity and projection .

I agree with all of those who dislike this fragrance.
this is just too spicy .. I really don't know how dose it work for the rest of you all, but I just don't understand did this make it's way to the market?
for me 4/10.

so sexy.but not enought for winter.i thinks this for night summer.

those who moan this smells like body odour,please do yourselves a favor and bottle your sweat and start marketing them as you are very lucky indeed to "stink" so divinely.Yep,some of us will still rush to buy it and make you millions.

This lasts all day in autumn and winter.not tried in summer so cant comment.the dry down does remind me of fleurs de bois by Miller Harris.

Very distinctly well done fragrance

this is one of the perfume that you dont smell every day. it is something with character and class. There are plenty of perfumes out there, more expensive also but i have to admit that this is one of the best masculine perfumes for men with taste above 25. The essence edition is very similar but there is something in the original version which i prefer by far. the overall result for my nose is beyond any doubt...one of the best. and it is one of the best not only because it smells nice and classy but because is not something that your smell around the corner. This represents at the max the Cartier house. for me, for my taste, together with Terre d Hermes are the best ambassadors of Jean Claude Ellena's job. You can find something of the one in the other although are very different. It is such a romantic, refined, classy, quality scent!!!! Totally recommended!

I got three Cartier samples today: Baiser Volé, Eau de Cartier and Declaration. Of the three, Declaration is the one I dislike the least. It just somehow smelled familiar to some of Hermes' Jardins, so I looked up the nose, and it's Monsieur Ellena. He likes to make personal statements out of his creations. This one is "top down": first green, then woody, and finally earthy. It's definitely something popular with professional men, I have smelled this around me a number of times.

This scent is excellent. It's a scent people will not forget if they spend a day with you. It starts of with alot of cardamom and bitter orange/grapefruit
slowly mellows out but never leaves the scent. i do smell the lethaer in this but its alot less leather than diors farehight inmo. this is a sweet smelling scent but will get different scents at different stages sometimes you get the fresh quality and sometimes it may be overly spicy almost like you are selling spices in the market while wearing a very nice scent. This scent imo is better suited for the cooler months. when used in the heat it almost smells like another scent altogether which can put alot of people off.
The scent lasts between 8-10 hours on skin
and sillage is decent can leave a huge trail if over applied has a transparent qulity.

Scent 7.5/10

Citrusy,spicy,woody,with some sweetness ,quality smell.
It open with lot of cardamom and citrus and that sweet note that i'm talken about.
After that ,pepper join in with birch that give a woody vibe.
Very high class smell,perfect for formal wearing also good for work,but u have to wear it with a shirt.
It's mature,sophisticated and complex.
Unique,only similarity is terre d'hermes and voyage d'hermes,jean claude ellena create the three, they are from same spirit!
Last 8+hours with good projection.

Oh my! i got a sample today of this one.
Its said in the accords warm spicy but name it Ho n spicy!
This one is a real odd one not for the blind buyers i suggest!
Because its a scent with a big bang!
This one is very deeeeep i smell sufficating smoke when applied, like walking in a smoke cloud of a burning fragrance factory where all scents are mixed together, no offense for the creater JC Ellena because he is a true master thank him for making scents not al SMELL-a-LIKE! (like my favourite terre d'hermes)
But i smelled a lot of mixtures in the beginning.
I tried to smell it after 10 minutes i put my nose near my skin : result for me :burning & overwhelming for my nose this lasts 30 to 60 minutes but i dont dislike it!

Cartier Declaration can slam your head in the morning giving you a headache going to work if you feel weak because your beginning to feel ill or you tired, he def.will be stronger then you.

On the other hand :
Its a powerfull one, I think its weared best on true charismatic people with strong positions like a politician or a head of a big company who need to make decisions, i guess all staff will be dominated by his scent.

Let say if this scent is worn in a group of gorillas the silverback is the center of the troop's attention, making all the decisions, mediating conflicts, determining the movements of the group.
he would put exactly this scent on for best results.

The drydown is remarkable good and more polite. (apart from the first hour(s))
I wont buy this one in 100 ml because its too heavy for me ..but i want a 25 ml bottle just for rare occasions too sniff it or to dominate in a debate ;-)

At mr Ellena, please make more like these.
you a unique nose.

This smells like the stale sweaty odour of the armpits of an old woolly sweater, mixed with fresh eucalyptus and cedar sawdust. Unbelievable. In the bad sense. A stupid blend of freshness and stink. Probably meant to be avant garde. I wish that I had never smelled Declaration. It has put me off male perfume for life.

My old fashioned Mercedes Benz. Maybe Janis Joplin was sitting next to me :-) !

Old styled, but i like it!

Composition of genius.
Absolutely fabulous.
Timeless.

I like this fragrance, but only to smell on others. I feel somewhat uncomfortable wearing it.

Declaration de Cartier is a fragrance that I would call very refined and luxurious sofisticated.Fresh citrus spicy and woody scent that is one of the first to sniff the fragrance you have left in the nose, it gives me like a surreal feeling of deja vu.Ho Declaration heard from a miniature bottle and although I had never heard before, I had the feeling of knowing him for so long, obviously will have a smell like him but it was a good perception about me precise.This scent evokes banquet table white and pristine, crystal and silverware.
The neck of the bottle goes over into a heart-shaped neckline, a promise, but above all a declaration of love, sweet almond as a Japanese in a magical spring.
Very good to try ...

This is a very unique fragrance, if I smell the spot I sprayed closely, I would get salt and sweat but if I smell it from a foot away then I would get an elegant light floral. It's both soft and sexy at the same time. I can see this work as a sophisticated elegant scent with the right body chemistry.

El señor Ellena realizó para la "maison" Cartier un perfume muy en el "estilo" de la casa, Joven y clásico al mismo tiempo, innovador pero de gran elegancia.

Declaration es una fragancia suave pero con una fuerte personalidad que la hace destacar por encima de otras quizás más potentes pero con menos personalidad, originalidad y, sobre todo, "clase".
Es un perfume que se hace de notar pero con elegante discrecion y evoluciona de manera sutil auque firme desde su apertura alegre por los cítricos y misteriosamente especiada sin estridencia alguna (aquí todo está perfectamente medido)
Después van añadiendose muy sabiamente las notas florales, las amaderadas y las verdes muy bien amalgamadas lo que produce sobre esta fragancia un aspecto de gran profundidad y complejidad.
Desde el inicio destacan la lavanda (Aunque no lo hayan desvelado) y el té verde con toques de flor de romero y tomillo, el todo logra infundir una sensacion de paz y calma muy agradables.
Quizás su época ideal puede ser la primavera y la noche primaveral en especial pero, también es cierto, que su elegancia le hace apropiado para toda época del año, así como para cualquier momento (grandes eventos, una ceremonia, para el trabajo o incluso para momentos informales)

Es una fragancia húmeda y limpia con un lado verde muy claro y puro,es sensual y llena de elegante delicadeza; todo ello con la serenidad y equilibrio que caracterizan a la clásica belleza de las grandes obras de arte.

The dress perfume of a master sadist. It excuses itself by feeling well made and expensive. But the bottom line is a knife sharp recreation of pencil shavings. A scary concoction that sings of dead trees blended with industrial chemicals and lead. Everytime I try Declaration I feel I can skip another health trip to Chernobyl.

Really classy, elegant and fresh scent. Lasts whole day. Great buy...

UNBELIVEABLE: they bottled the real smell of body odor, a sour armpit note.

Imagine a dirty smelly cowboy that spend his hole day working under the sun wearing leather clothes and that at the end of the day arrive home and without taking any shower put on a expensive special rich flowery scent. Thats Declaration by Cartier. The smelly armpit note is stronger than the one in YSL JAZZ.

The flowery notes are chamming, the blend is really complex. Its a well done work, full of notes. Is this for geantlemen? I can not say.

I fell dirty every time i wear it. Maybe its true that the pourpose is to call the attention of the female.. Its very strange to take a shower and fell dirty with this scent.

This is a smelly cowboy tha wear leather and flowers. it is an interesting experience.

Think twice about your reasons to buy this. The first time i wore it, my coleagues at work asked me if i was wearing a dirty t-shirt...

The silage is good.
The longevity is excellent.
The scent is unique.

I heard that it contain pheromones which attract women sexually. That's way most of the men didn't like it and the women love it so much.

Not bad but far from good. I read about Declaration being a must have in any collection so I bought it blindly and I was a bit disappointed. It smells okay but it's nothing I'd ever wear. I definitely get the BO (Body Odor) smell, not as bad as in L'Essence, but it wears down to a more subtle, citrus, woody scent, at least on my skin. It smells sour yet sweet. Heavy yet transparent. It's very odd. Like Indian spices (heavy on the cumin) doused in citrus. It's very bold and unique but not at all my forte. Jean Claude Ellena, you're a virtuoso in perfumery, but I have no clue what happened here.

I love this edt on men! My first boyfriend used Déclaration by Cartier.. (this is 10 yrs ago.. and i have a new boyfriend) but every time when somebody passes by wearing this perfume, I think i could fall in love with this person! Just because of the smell! :)

Unique and original. The sharp "dirty" cumin note mixed with a very beautiful cardemom and some nice woody notes in the drydown makes Declaration a very attractive, sophisticated, and sexy scent. This smells like a expencive niche fragrance, and it`s so much better than most of the boring designer-stuff on the market today. I also recommend the essence version, but the regular version is the best. Mr. Ellenas personal favorit among his work!

دوام خیلی خوبی دارد
رایحه اش گرم و شیرین و با کمی تلخی همراه است
عطر بی آزاری است و بعضی خانمها شاید بخاطر نزدیکی آن به کارهای یونیسکس و عطرهای زنانه زیاد آنرا نپسندند
به هر حال جزو کارهای خوب کارتیه محسوب میشود و معمولا هر کسی که ادکلن باز و مشتاق عطر است ولو یکبار این کار را امتحان نموده است حالا اینکه شاید دیگر نخواهد آنرا بخرد سلیقه ای میباشد همانطور که بعضی نیز دوست دارند دائم از آن استفاده کنند
قبل از خرید حتما تست شده و رضایت خانواده را هم جویا شوید

My fourth contact with a fragrance created by Jean-Claude Ellena, and what I have say after all this contact? That Ellena definitely leaves it's signature in all his creations!

I noticed that all the fragrances I've tried, and which were created by this master, follows a light trend. Transparent, harmless, so to speak! Always with that note that reminds me of a refreshing breeze on a day of intense heat.

Déclaration follows this same line. At first I detected a certain similarity with Terre d'Hermes, regarding the notes of orange, but it disappeared on me like a flash, and what remained from start to finish of the was a certain note of mango that is not the olfactory pyramid, accompanied by tobacco (which sadly made me sell it, since I was getting too much headache).

Longevity? Surprisingly high! A fresh fragrance for daily use on hot climates that stands on skin forever.

Projection? Very good as well.

Bought it for my father and It smells divine. It's such a mature, elegant and sophisticated perfume, too bad there are not many fragrances for men like this.

I really like this scent! For me it's fresh & spicy :)

This review is actually for Déclaration Cologne that was launched in 2010. Personally, I love this flanker more than the original which is also a good and unique fragrance. Declaration Cologne is more fresh with it's fresh spicy ginger that gives a crisp, invigorating and effervescent feel and blends perfectly with the cardamom. Truly an unforgettable fragrance!

have you ever eaten oranges with chili powder?

to me, this is how declation By cartier smells like

i tried yesterday on paper strip
and today on my wrist

i like it a lot actually

of course it reminded of terre d'hermes

But it reminded more of un jardin en meditarranee By hermes

Both scents a must haves to me, i really enjoy them

My suggestion is to never evaluate a fragrance by simply spraying it on a paperstrip, expecially JC Ellena's compositions. In my opinion the correct way to properly test a fragrance is both (and contemporarely) full wearing it and smelling it on a paperstrip. The first condition gives you an idea of the fragrance's reaction with your body chemistry, of its lasting power, projection and sillage, but most of all being surrounded by its allure, you can concretely realize the character of the composition. The paperstrip test (better done on fabric strips) can definitely help with head notes as they evaporate much faster on the skin.

I thought it was necessary to say this just because by simply test a fragrance on paperstrips we could easily dismiss great masterpieces or, as the case may be, buy a disappointing fragrance being amazed / disappointed by the topnotes. Always take your chance to full wear a fragrance before you buy it.

Said that, after countless full wearings of Declaration I'm still not able to properly appreciate this composition. I've to admit this is a very important release in Ellena's work being the highest and most successful expression of his minimalist period, and it's surely a landmark in modern perfumery, but It still doesn't work for me. After an opening with tones of spices and bergamot, the whole fragrance is dominated by a strong cardamom / cedarwood combination that's way too overwhelming to my nose. This unmistakeable aroma lays on a old fashioned cologne-like base anriched with amber and leather.

Stating to the perfume pyramid I should have dug Declaration (artemisia, leather, birchwood, vetiver...stuff I can go crazy for), but fortunately I always full wear a fragrance before I decide to buy it or even to write a review.

Conclusion: Declaration surely worths a try and a positive rating as one of the most refined and elegant fragrances in the designer's range. I still don't like it but in this specific case must be a matter of skin chemistry.

Rating: 7.5/10

I love it!!! I have had most aftershaves and this one apart from Fierce Abercrombie I get the most comments from both men and women ask what I'm wearing.

Nothing special.
It feels like this fragrance was created to be woody and spicy, but they felt they could improve on it, which would be where Roadstar and Cartier Concentree came from.

This is my signature. First times that I test it I did not feel good about it, but over time I felt that this is the same lost wanted.
Every time I come out of the shower and I spray it I feel joy and happiness and while the smell reaches my nose to congratulate myself that I discovered.
If you are familiar with the style of Monsieur Jean-Claude Ellena do you want to know that he has designed it.
As long as the smell on my clothes is continuous I sniff it, for most of these features built Ellena is true.
Cartier is my favorite brand and most of them are consistent with my taste.

Simply magnificent, a magisterial combination that expands a sensual, comfortable and fresh very well worn out range. I would not get tired of smelling it!!!! The leather is "formidable" and in spite of being for man ... occasionally I like to use it, give myself life.

woody,spicy,clean scent, it is a good frangance, i like it, but for being a Cartier fragance,that we all know is one of the most elegant and expensive brands in the world, this fragance is not that good if you compare this with Santos,Pasha and Must de Cartier....

I agree with nattonline's review below. All I get for the first hour is a huge blast of cumin/curry, which smells sweaty and sour. In hour #2 and onward, it gets somewhat softer and a little creamier, but the sweaty note remains unabated. I have to wash it off my skin--it's that potent.

It's too bad, because nearly everyone lauds Declaration, but it is dreadful on me.

Love it! It is a male fragrance, but on a woman it is great too! i have it and use it often.

I tried it by mistake some years ago, and I didnt payed attention to its name. Since them, I am trying to find it, till a few days ago, when, after I tested almost a whole store, I went to the Cartier zone, when I re-discovered this wonderful fragrance.
On my skin, this melts and changes in a strong, lovely, sweet and warm perfume. I know it is a male fragrance, but I think that on my skin, looses all the masculinity and becomes a sophisticated woman scent.

This is one of the sexiest masculine fragrances I've ever smelled. I do not mind spraying it on myself because it's not so overwhelming.

Sadly, this doesn't work well with me. Declaration has the initial scent of something like peppery curry spices or my sweaty armpits on a really hot day (wearing it in summer doesn't help either!!!) I have to give it more time to develop or get used to it. Eventually, it stays close to skin; becoming pleasantly clean with subtle hint of peppery cedar. If you can wear this without smelling like sweaty armpits, then lucky you. Unfortunately, I am not the lucky one. I will have to pass, but I will definitely give a different edition a try in the future.

This is the father of Terre d'Hermes. It's obvious since the nose is the same. While Terre d'Hermes is more strong, more bold, more mature this one is lighter, is for youngers, for teenagers.
Give it a try, you won't regret it!

From me 4* out of 5.

L.E. After wearing it a little more I can say that the resemble with Terre d'Hermes is still there but not as strong as it used to be. Now it is more creamy and gentle on me for Terre d'Hermes is quite dry and earthy. I like both of them anyway and I think they should be in any man's wardrobe as they are two pieces of references for the men's perfume industry of the last two decades. The only problem for me with them is the longevity but even so I think they deserve the money.

I like Declaration very much bcz it is not just like any other scent around. !
This smells unique, fresh, woody, spicy, bittery , very masculine !

Very sophisticated . A hi class fragrance !

i would say that this smells incredible, very sofisticaded, not like sweat at all... if you have good taste you will aprecciate this jewel of perfumery.....

I love it from the first breath!
Very natural, calm, easy to wear everywhere. It's not musculine frag, neither feminine. It's just for people with free soul.
It reminds me dry lemon skin. Also it smells like dry herbs in twilight wood, which soaked the fresh aroma of nearest stream drops)))

unbelieveble perfume, so sexy, sofisticaded, very sensual, i really love this... a must have....

This perfume is awesome! Its not harsh and neither is it too gentle! The whole combination makes it difficult to pick out what fragrance it is you are wearing, but you know it smells familiar..
Smog from Nigeria

I can't resist CD at the same time it makes headache for me because it's heavy top note , but after an hour the woody base note is very good and clean.

this scent is really sexy scent..calm and warm at the same time..it feels like expensive cologne.kinda powdery at the same time...it has alot of notes on it, which make this scent a wonderful scent..very classy and expensive scent...

Hi.

What a SEDUCTIVE BEAUTIFUL fragrance.i adore this one.CLASSIC and MYSTERIOUS.i think it is an UNISEX fragrance because that really compliments women.you can always in the center of attention with it.

The top/middle notes are amazing.They are what make this cologne so seductive but the base is woody and masculine.Good sillage and long lasting.

GREAT for the special night.More appropriate for autumn/night wear for a confident man lurking fancy night clubs.of course you can always enjoy with CARTIER colognes because they always HIGH QUALITY and CLASSY.

8/10

OMG. How I love this perfume, it is so long lasting and the smell is very elegant. One of my favorites.

this smell expensive, sensual, yeah, smell very expensive, if you have good nose and taste you will like this, if not you wont....

it seems to me that it smells of wood shavings, would not buy it again, astonishes me Cartier usually have fragrances of great quality but this no is one of them, but to my fellow workers were fascinated with it

Before I became aware of JC Ellena's repute, I was lucky to try a sample of Bigarrade Concentree. Superb. To my nose, a similarly astringent bitter orange note informs his Declaration. A blast of various citrus, spicey (cumin & cardomom etc) middle and woody/light leathery base. Astounding complexity yet it simply smells good. I love the fact it is so pefectly universal: day/night, formal/infomal, hot/cold. A "desert island" top 5 placing.

I was skeptical at first sniff, because of the strenght of the birch wood. However, as this scent started to go into the middle and base note it becomes one of the most sensual and classic mens woody fragrances out there. The drydown is superb. The sillage and longevity are average. Overall a 9/10. A must try.

i suppose the spices are to blame for the sweetness in here and the sheer touch of woody notes almost shadows the presence of leather, yet soft floral notes interfere and create the perfect balance for the fragrance that delivers its own statement. DECLARATION

I read so many comments on what is certainly male or female. But why would anyone in these modern times bother to divide smells like that? This separation was only made to make men feel comfortable wearing perfume without losing their masculinity. And remember also that typically female scents in Western culture, such as rose, are used by men in other cultures (I read somewhere that the rose is the flower of Muhammad in Islamic cultures and worn as perfume by men). So don't be afraid to use them as you please! I am a modern woman and feel female and I am perfectly able to wear Déclaration. And I love it. It is just a very smooth refined scent, not at all overpowering. Although I cannot smell myself as others do (naturally) I think this scent is the kind that leaves you thinking "somehow he or she smelled good but I cannot remember what it was". That is to say, I feel it merges with your own skin scent more than other perfumes that only lie on you like a garment.
I don't agree at all that it smells like lamb couscous or any other dish. It's not a culinary scent. Could it be that this sort of opinion is found especially in the US and the American takeaway culture? ;-) But yes, I admit you have to have a certain preference for "cool" spices such as cumin and cardamom. I can only recommend to just try it and see if it fits your personality. Put that male / female thing aside and experiment.

YOu!!! the best ,,,,that's all i can describe =D
Oh! yeah , unisex also

i can not believe how amazing this smell... incredible sophisticaded, expensive smell. i am atonished, i can not belive its trully elegance and refinement......

one of the best citrus, woody sensual and sofisticade fragrance ever created.. you should have a refined taste and nose to aprecciate this truly masterpiece...... crazy about this magnificent perfume....

There shoud be a new category of fragrance on this website: woody citrus. I consider that Cartier Declaration would be the pioneer of this new category. Anybody wants to support this proposal?

Definitely a winner, subtle, gorgeous, very long lasting. Some people think it is a bit feminine when first applied, however the same people are astonshed how great it is after few minutes.

One of the best,and sensual perfumes ever, ever. incredible smell, when you wear this you smell expensive, classic and sensual. i love it. it mixs perfectly dirty and clean smell, sweat. a trully masterpiece from Ellena...

Good news dear fragrantica friends! I feel in love today. The man I love never leaves dirty clothes on floor or watches football, “his” name is Declaration and I fell for him blindly.
Actually, as you guessed by now, I fell for male perfume and now there is no going back.

Declaration is clean and fresh, not in a boring and washed way, more like blue blood classic noble and precious. The thing I like the most is spicy pepper, ginger and artemisia feminized with flower notes. Middle notes are completely feminine. The masculine tone is covered in vetiver, oakmoss and cedar nearly five hours after enjoying Declaration.

I think this is the way how Penelope must have smelled while waiting for Odysseys return to Itaka. She mixed the herbs and plants growing on this Mediterranean island, covered her body with juice light as air and calming as mothers hand to aching child. As the story says she’s been waiting faithfully for him 20 years. While he cheated on her in his journey. A lot.

As we know heart is the master of our mind… I must have Declaration.

Oh my God! I bought this because of some good reviews and I must say: it is really not made for me. Terrible scent that I want to get rid completelly off my skin as soon as I sprayed. It gave me a bad head ache. I must say you need to try first before make the big botlle purchase.

I like this masculin scent more than many others. I'm not really into men fragrances and I don't choose scents for men of my life, because I think it's very personal. If I bought a fragrance for my father I would surely fail. Yet, some masculin fragrances hit my nose with pungent and harsh notes and it wouldn't be polite to say "Your perfume is killing me"
So when a friend of mine came around wearing Declaration I felt a big relief and I liked it so much I spent 2 hours close to him like a sniffing monkey!
It's very gentle, citrusy and woody. I wouldn't call this an unisex scent, still a man could wear this very easily (but Eau de Cartier is better). It lasts quite long time and it doesn't scream "I'm a man, look at me!" from far away.

it reminds me of my dad..a clean, elegant, wise man, very handsome, who loves cooking (that's why some of the kitchen scents remain on his clothes, gray hair, green eyes... a beautiful man and a beautiful perfume

A deodorized armpit! Really, it smells like men's deodorant after it's been sitting under a sweaty armpit for a while. Not to mention that it's sharp to the nose.

I got a sample of Declaration and liked it so I decided to buy it for my husband. He loves the perfume. It has an unique smell, a kind of citrus notes that we both love to death.

this one is absolutly unique, there`s no other fragrance who comes close...
has recognition value...

Very high quality scent ! Sweet, almost feminine, but the base is masculine, smooth and soft. Young at the begining, true masculinity in the end. Long lasting as well. Luxurious, Clasic,...and enjoy it !!

I agree with some of you. You should try declaration essence or bois bleu, then you will be impressed.

I perceive this one as a modern chypre with floral tones. It is citrus in a really exotic manner, it also contains rose-like notes and the classical patchouli-woods combo which, by the way are not done in the generic macho manner. At first, you may think this is another CK One, Azzaro Chrome( and any other citrus-floral scents), but it has more intense sillage, more character, projection. There are some sweet notes that linger through the development, adding even more refinement. The citrus notes are done in the 90s manner( this was released in 1998), but without becoming old fashioned. I do not consider this one as unisex( maybe in the 90s it could have been considered so), as it is also peppery.

Beautiful masculine opening, but due to the cumin note which is a very powerful element... all I could smell was taco meat. I have a great deal of respect for Cartier, but Declaration is declared my least favorite.

After reading the Interview w/Jean-Claude Ellena by Michelyn Caman, I have been revisiting my fragrances created by him.

What else can I say that has not already been said about this classic and well developed fragrance.

I have re-purchased it since it introduction to my collection back in 1998. The second time I bought the largest bottle since I enjoy this scent.

It is like revisiting a good friend. One that you have not spoken to for while but able to pick up the conversation just like it was yesterday.

Declaration is like that friend. Each time I wear it, I am able to pick up were I left off (citrus notes) but able to continute to experience something new about the relationship we have.

Clean and classic...but still very young.

A wonderful sexy, soft, warm and clean scent. It's a must have!

Beautiful and sophisticated scent, definitely unisex, on me it's just so elegant, for cool days and lasts like forever.
I like many Jean-Claude Ellena creations, Declaration is one of his bests

DECLARATION is a fragrance which combines fullness with nuance. A bouqet of cardamom, cold bursting, an almost metallic spice which illuminates the perfume like a laser. Cedar wood at once nervous and warm which gently adds warmth to the cardamom: a sharp, oriental, woody fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of orange, cedar, birchwood, and oakmoss.

This is exact copy or predesessor (Who is original, I guess?) of STDupont pour homme - from the same 1998. - But unlike STDupont it has no: sharp attack and long green tail, so it is less complex. That is why it is less official and can be more attractive for the surrounding women. (If you prefer dating than making money in office).

This fragrance is so exotic, elegant, fine and SEXY. It is like walking into an enchanted forrest full of exotic plants and flowers with an aroma that will warm your heart.

Declaration reminds moe of one of the Abercrombie fragrances, not sure if its Fierce or #41, but it smells alot better and more exotic.

Some notable notes are those of black pepper, and oak or cedar.

I recommend this fragrance to anyone into exotic woody fragrances, and with deep pockets...it was not cheap

I treated myself to this classic gem of a perfume this Xmas and I love it. I consider "L'Instant de Guerlain" as MY perfume but this one is just as good if not better. It is very luxurious, pungent, glamorous and sexy. Lots of floral notes: jasmine, orange flower; lots of spices and woods; heaps of vanilla and the all-over impression is very wet and juicy, tangey-orangey.
It also lasts a bit longer on my skin than the Guerlain one. I love it for it instantly lifts my moods!!!

Beatiful fragrance, for elegant men!!!
I love first note, it reminds me walk in forest after rain, when sun's shining, and there is fog from evaporative ground. Than the fragrance become more woody and warm, but all the time it's sensual, mysterious and very sexy.
This scent is like symphonic orchiestra, I don't feel single notes, I feel complete combination of many notes which create one compatible fragrance.
If You like classic scents, You have to try Declaration by Cartier!

Beautiful! A must have for every classy gentlemen of all ages (and it´s good on women too)

i love deep fragrances, suptil and mysterious, as i said, fantastic fragrance and i MUST HAVE IT, i don`t care if it`s for men (i love a lot of men fragrances to wear, because i love woody smells)

I also love this scent and will probably buy it and wear it. I think it can be classified as unisex.

Shit - this is for men??? OOPS i had a sample - and i adore it, but i am definitely a woman, wow, i felt sooo great wearing it, and (am i crazy?) i felt i could smell something tender under all that wood... AH - pour homme, i don`t care, MUST HAVE IT!!!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL EXCLUSIVE FRAGRANCE, when i use it i feel clear, proud and like I`am upgradet:) Smells fresh, smoky, reminds me to olibanum in the church and it has the same "clear-making effect" like olibanum. smells expensive and VERY unique, the fragrance is after 20-30 minutes "ready to smell" on the skin, so i guess for many people is this LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT...:) Last so long on skin!!!
For special moments i guess, and its so intense, use only a few shots!!!
Very unique!!

2 sweet on my skin and i don't like the bottle! :D But i saw it's a powerful fragrance...

Sophisticated. Could be a unisex scent.

I enjoy fragrances from Cartier. Declaration I wear when in the mood for scent that begins with a citrus notes, some floral undertone and warms up with some woodsy notes. The other two Cartier fragrance I have in my collection are Santos and Pasha.

I love it... so special, so sensual and delicate. It sounds really sexy for me.
Very rare combination - classic perfume with an impressive character! :-) I'd like to feel it on my man...