Cabaret Pour Homme Gres for men

Yes, it may remind you of Drakkar but this baby has a life of its own.

It's nice and balmy and may give you a "wear-me-in-winter-only" vibe like it does me but some gents out there might be able to pull it off at other times of year.

It is not cheap smelling and it will not let you down if you wish to be taken seriously or get attention.

To some folks out there it may come across as an older gent's scent so you younger men may be better off sampling or buying a miniature before jumping in.

For me it doesn't smell anything like YSL Jazz. It is a more pleasant version of MontBlanc Legend, I think it is the pineapple and juniper combination, without the metalic feel. I try hard to get other notes but I can't. Perhaps it will be a good change for hot casual evenings outdoor setting.

I, too, used to like YYSL Jazz a lot in the 90's, but it is really heavy duty scent, I still have my last third bottle half way through. So it is nice to get to know something that reminds one of Jazz without all that power. Also I like juniper so I have grat expectations about GC, just think they ought to have tried a different bottle, ti si so 60/70's ish looking. I have also ordered Oscar for Men and Nautica Sunset Voyage. Any updates for those? Thanks, PeterWJ

Wow, I've been waiting with much anticipation to test this one.
It opens up with bergamot and mild, ground spices. Those, and a sharp whif of the cool air that surrounds you when you come in from a walk in the snow. It makes me feel clean straight away. It is not too citric or swamped in aldehydes, but just right for now. Comfortable and reminiscent of Guerlain's Vetiver (old formulation).

After about 10 minutes an odd and unevenly balanced duo of sweet juniper and dry powder clears the stage of contesters. I get a lot of YSL Jazz here, while not as deep, sweet and balmy, but it is there. Lily-of-the-Valley turns up but keeps in the background, bridging the sweet juniper and powdery lavender.

Half an hour into the drydown, and the juniper reaches its peak. 1 hour in, and it's on retreat. The lavender is gone, while Lily-of-the-Valley and the balm seem all the more dominant. For the first 10 minutes sillage was about moderate, but keeps within a foot now, after 1½ hours.
I'm starting to be afraid that this exotic promise will instead turn into a short fare in the amusement park.

2 hours in and a hint of bergamot blends in with a vague YSL Jazz. Nothing but this. That's ok. I used to like Jazz and rediscovered today why that is. While the ingredients put into YSL Jazz were of a better quality, it was too heavy, and I'm happy to have found elements of it represented in a somewhat more dynamic fragrance. Just wish the drydown would strech for a bit longer.

Now you know my rating for sillage and longevity will be poor, so I won't let you know. Instead I would like to underline what an intriguing, non-offensive and versatile fragrance this is. It could litterally be a pick-up pheromone as well as a scent for a meeting in the bank or shaking hands with the pope.
Optimally you should try it... at least once, to know what it's all about. If you happen to dislike it, don't worry: It'll go away soon enough.

Or so I thought! It slowly dies down, not changing much while it does, but stays close to the skin until the 7th hour. Very pleasant indeed.

A not so bad looking guy, with a great personality, wearing this scent could be really irresistible!

I wouldn't mind soak myself up in this sexy juice . So warm and sensual scent . Negative side is the short life and poor projection . Wish if i can find the same fragrance with stronger sillage and longevity .

I also have the same question?? I am searching for this perfume in many shops but I can not find it anymore...It would be great if someone can help...

I have a question,this fragrance still produced or discontinued?

Some good, accurate comments that I agree with on this one already. A clean, beautiful, grown-up, complex, sophisticated scent with subtlety and some floral notes. Some feminine feeling notes but gently masculine throughout.

Very natural smelling. Seems to gently evolve. Sweet but not too sweet. Gently woody and musky. Feels like a happy scent to me.

Subtle but projects well for at least 4 or 5 hours. Still smells clearly at 7 hours with a little bit of projection. Still on my skin at 11 hours. Not got many subtle, complex fragrances that last as well as this without ever being too loud or sharp.

This would suit cooler weather and more formal or professional situations but you could wear it anytime.
Well worth a try.

What a brilliant retro scent! Its rather complex for the 21stC market. Its not sweet. Its a fougere in every sense. Toss in some jasmine, lily of the valley and wormwood and you find the last in line of the now lost class. A tribute to the absinthe era!

Its pure seduction in a bottle. The patcholi, vetiver and oakmoss lend a comfortable familiarity. They carefully surround the florals and soften the woods. It always reminds me of snow and winter. Its perfect for snuggling up with a good book or the one you love.

It was barely on the radar of American shelves. What a shame! There is still some bottle on E-bay. Its worth getting a big bottle for lovers of the fougere.

Discovered this upon a suggestion by a very experienced member here. It is very floral, making me think of a real Cabaret, full of frivolity and joy and strong feminine signals.
I love the pineapple note, it gives a carnal note in this jasmine-lavender-lily of the valley bouquet, like just a bit of sweat. It's a Cabaret, remember ? not your aunts flower garden.
Very sensual and - to my surprise - a 100% male scent.

I always fancied trying this fragrance then I got the oppurtunity to get 8 bottles for £12 ! I couldnt believe my luck !

It was a blind buy and I'ts definately one of my favourites ! Yeah I can see that some people may find this fragance a little 'dated' I prefer the word 'refined' . Really well made fragrance with good staying power . I will enjoy this for years to come :)

This one, just like the Molinard Homme II, is also a sweet oriental for men, not soo deep as the Molinard, but quite elegant for sure!

I bought this one for my husband quite a while ago! Look at these wonderful notes !! It is truly wonderful and something else for a change!!
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Very masculine, long-lasting fragrance that strikes me more as a woody musk than oriental fougere. The sillage hums with sophistication with the understated elegance of bespoke clothing.

The opening is almost watery in a cool forest air fashion - I think that's the juniper berries lightened by pineapple. The floral mid notes rise quickly and blend with the herbs in the top notes, almost as if there's no middle. But the real treasure is in the drydown. Ah, oakmoss, vetiver & wormwood bitterness warmed by tonka and spiced up by cloves & patchouli with musk pulsing through like a beating heart. Very, very nice indeed.

Nosed by the great Pierre Bourdon, my fragrance guru.

The photo doesn't do the bottle justice. It's actually quite handsome with its "bakelite" top and thin profile. The red ribs in the glass feel good to hold, as would, I think, any man classy enough to wear this.

Uhm... Reading its composition, it sounds like an interesting fragrance that I would like to try - despite its cheap looking bottle and packaging... Italo's review was obviously translated using some online translating tool, and it's a bit difficult for me to understand. Has anyone tried this?

The good perfume clean fouguer,usual and very versatile, it combines with countless occasions if not limiting the night or day very apparent, mixed lavender the coriander a touch indol of lily of the valley, notes of fresh mint,an amber bottom and comfortable and hot vetier .