Eau de Cartier by Cartier

sherapop

EAU DE CARTIER is more of a light chypre than an aromatic fragrance to my nose, as the bergamot and lavender, usually loud in aromatic openings, are here rather low key. Instead, I find the dominant and persistent notes, curiously enough, to be coriander and a je ne sais quoi note--what I presume (ignorantly...) is yuzu? But the cedar-amber-musk-light patchouli amalgam in the drydown comes quickly enough to make this a quasi-linear scent.

Other reviewers have spoken of yachts, of which I unfortunately have no experience, but I do get the feeling of walking along the piers of a northshore town, perhaps Dunkirk, as this fragrance seems warm yet cool all at the same time--something like the feeling of a light mist of sea spray that has dried on one's face in the sun.

True to its intended market, EAU DE CARTIER is a unisex fragrance, with all that this implies, above all, a savory, even salty, rather than sweet or heavily floral demeanor. On my skin, EAU DE CARTIER has good lasting power and minimal sillage in the edt.

jae

This is THE most flawless citrus fragrance that I've ever tried. I bought this instantly. I love it. The longevity is pretty good and the sillage is a bit close to the skin, but noticeable to those who are near. I would even dare to say that this beats Prada's Infusion D'Homme, one of my favorites.....

guest_

one of the best and most perfect fresh -musky scent ever created. love the smell.. its like a wind come from a cold forest in the morning... AMAZING SCENT..

fruity

I love this; however my boyfriend tried this and it was awful on him - all I could smell was violets - like the little violet sweets....good, least it means he won't be using it....

ArkangeL

I find this leaning more on the masculine side... due to the musk and patchouli. Subtract the 2, and you've got a light and airy perfume. Very fresh and aromatic indeed. I asked for a spritz at a fragrance kiosk in the mall today... and I wasn't surprised at it's quality. I made a purchase online immediately after I returned home. I know which box this one's going in.

:-)

stellastac

Fresh and clean I would discribe this fragrence like clean linen dried in the sun great on men and women try it together.....not long lasting enough though and the concentrate has different notes not the same at all maybe if they made a body wash and body moisterizer so it could be layered...but I just adore it anyway.

sky76sky

The salty sea-spray from the yaht is hazing the outer surface of my frosted G&T glass. The sparkling fizz of the tonic as the ice cubes chink & fall against the lime. The air is dry & a soft, warm breeze ruffles my hair & plays with the hem of my white cotton dress... the arrid coastline, littered with gnarled twisted trees & sunbaked woods, gets ever closer ...
in truth I am sat inside a cottage, listening to the howling wind & rain being hurled against the window with my nose pressed against my wrist...but a girl can dream!

This is a lottery winner of a scent. A yaht-owning, nature-loving classic G&T scent. It is young & fresh but still very "old money" - EdeC would hold the door open for you & pull out your chair - it most certainly is not nouveau, brash or classless.

All the notes are exquisitly blended & feel natural & high quality. It is clean (lavender & bergamot) without being soapy & has a dry, citrus peel feel with a distinct bitterness & earthy quality (voilet leaf playing with patchouli).

On women it is natural & softly sexy in the same way that a woman can pull off wearing a man's white shirt. On men this smells like a million dollars - divine, effortlessly attractive - it is just a pity it is not so long-lasting.

amelie

Unisex, but in a feminine way, surprisingly longlasting, gives that feeling of freshness and cleanliness.I usually get compliments when I wear it, obviously is not so weak and very comfortable especially in summer when all the perfumes become too heavy.

guest_Laguzza

The perfume is almost unanimous, perfect. He proves that not to be complex to be good. If happiness were the smell was Eau de Cartier him.

Robert White

Yay! Finally swiped this one from a superstore which shall remain nameless, and boy, there's nothing like a good bout of something for nothing that cheers up the depressed. And this is a lovely scent, ideal for the summertime, nice bergamot, a whisper of violet and violet leaf...I'd love to give a nice lady a backrub usong this. It's GREAT on a guy as well...absolutely one of the best things Cartier makes, and an ideal unisex present, you know, "this is for both of you!" (Most guys will grumble, though. Screw 'em. most men are as insensitive and selfish as women are venal, mendacious, and self - serving."

Maddyrain

Eau de Cartier is a lovely fragrance, but unfortunately it lacks staying power. It lasted about 20 minutes on my sking.

Then I searched for the Concentrée version and I fell in love with it immediately...

GreyAngel

This was my signature scent for about a year... I just loved the crisp, green freshness of it. I loved the brightness it had about it. Truly a great everyday scent, and even people who said they never liked or wore perfume would compliment me on this one. The top notes of lime and citrus and something else - maybe juniper? - soon dry down to something warmer, the violet leaves and patchouli notes, yet it is anything but spicy or overwhelming to those who normally run from orientals and musks.

However, unfortunately, after about a year of wearing it, it started giving me awful headaches so I had to stop applying :( Bummer! I don't know if I will be able to wear it again but I will always remember it fondly :)

Ak.

I do not like this one.. it is citrous but for me it is too strong and sour. Honestly, all of my friends except one said it smells not good after sniffing it - and the one who liked it said it's quite masculine and freshly citrous.

Definitely not my cup of tea.

vertigo

Floral-woody.

The inception of this fragarnce is connected with the great success of Declaration - edt for men launched in 1998. Women liked it so much that they wore it themselves.
Eau de Cartier was made with an eye to women.

Eau de Cartier, icw Declaration, has a characteristic, a bit dry woody note, but it's more delicate, gentle and more flowery.
The fragrance is distinct and cognoscible, elegant and sophisticated.

dino

It is typically Cartier...very classy...All my female colleagues do like it a lot and they have taste...My recommendation for guys is to try it..

drummerboy1986

If you're looking for a "substitute", or complete replacement for Issey Miyake, this is a good replacement...if it lasted longer

drummerboy1986

One word.......Pure Balance...ok two words....sue me! alomst had acqua di gio theme to it with a metallic twist

golden

I agree classy yet fresh and full of zest.

Oyama

Fresh and tropical...is smells like moonlight !

dianthus

Seem to give power and vitality for life, something like selfconfidence in a bottle;)... wind between juniper trees for me. Very citrus for the others...

mariotgomez

I tried this fragrance when I was visiting my cousins. I was tired of wearing one of the two I took with me. This is a nice light and long lasting scent. It is not overpowering and a scent you can define as Cartier(classic, quality and memorable).

Update: added to collection 11.19.2009