Caleche (for women)

kiselina

I agree with the words of Chat Lunatique-there is a HUGE difference between soie de parfum and EDT. First I tried edt and fell in love with it. But being greedy, I ordered soie de parfum without prior testing, and I bit off more than I could chew :( Classy, refined, noble, but unfortunately not a fragrance I could wear.
It was given away and now I am a happy owner of Caleche edt.

Chat Lunatique

This is a perfume for perfumistas and much older women only.
You know what I mean, right? If you cannot get past cat pee and pampers types-of associations, don't try it. Because just about more than any other "classic", this is a challenge to behold: strident top notes, too much civet, too much powder...
That said, *I* happen to think it's a glorious creation. And thankfully, it is one of the rare fragrances, which has a sillage that is wholly different beast from the smell on your skin...And the sillage is fabulous!

It is, perhaps, the smell of Grace Kelly's floor-length fur, hanging in a prestigious coat check while she enjoys a meal. There is something voyeuristic about this smell for me, as if I am the coat clerk at that restaurant, sneaking a smell of something fantastically grand, forbidden opulence, and I life I couldn't ( and shouldn't) understand.
Also, the fascination with eras gone by is a huge part of my love of Caleche. I feel like I understand history better, knowing this smell. That's why I love so many of the classics. They "take me there".

I don't really wear it out, as much enjoy it like a fine cognac, in my *private* sphere; As of yet, I just couldn't quite pull it off.

Please, only buy the Eau de Soie; the Edt is just water; I am serious.

Lime909

Memories from my childhood. I grew up with my mother having this as one of her favourites. As a small child I would sit in her bedroom and look at the forbidden closet where she kept her beautiful perfumes. When she wasn't looking, I'd open the lids and smell them :-) I always particularly loved Caleche.

PolarBear2

I agree with Malegria. On my cousin, Caleche smells so classy. On me, I smell like an old wrinkled woman. Caleche and I dont get along well :(

Taliera

Even though I am 22 I love this perfume! It smells old-fashioned but very classy. I find it has a positive vibe - probably from all the citrus. The floral notes make it even more attractive. Unfortunately I bought the EDT, and this is not as strong as the Soie de Parfum. But then again, Caleche is a very strong perfume, so I think the EDT is adequate for everyday use.

Mals86

I wanted to like Caleche. I find leather notes fascinating (I continue to be entranced by the leathery drydown of my beloved Chanel No. 19) and I kept hearing that Caleche had a hidden base of leather within its aromatic woody resins.

On me, it doesn't have any leather. On me, it is horribly dull, as if I had intended to wear perfume but instead sprayed on the essence of glue and sawdust. I get no neroli or citrus whatever, and it's barely aldehydic on me at all. (I have to admit here that I actually like aldehydes to a moderate degree, although I don't go looking for them.) Someone here has described it as "elegant and richly dry," but on my skin, it's dry as dust and about as fragrant.

I get the sense that if it worked on me, Caleche would be terrific. The potentiality is there. However, it's so thin and sour that on me I cannot imagine wearing it.

solocha

This must be a classic, but to me it does not appeal very much. It is elegant in a obvious, average way, typical for past decades when ladies smelled of aldehydes, cleanliness and soap. It has shown an interesting note though in heart - the incense (unusual type of incense found in our Catholic church), but this has disappeared in the drydown. Now there is only a mediocre scent, but maybe it's just my skin that many perfumes finish it off in the same way on it. I agree there is a slight leather note also.

glitteralex

This is a very mature scent, to be liked by those who enjoy the character of Chanel 5 but find it too accessible....

honeydays

Ugh. I got a sample of this with high expectations. It smells like an old lady. I see some recent reviewers say the same. I could not bear it. It really reminded me of my grandmother's rest home.

Malegria

How funny it is sometimes. I am still trying to make friends at least with ONE Hermes scent and I simply can`t. Caleche is very stinky on me, smells like an old hunting bag of mine where at all times of it`s life I carried various perfumes, which gave it a specific scent. On my friend - absolutely marvelous!!!Smells woody, smokey and the neroli is very distinct. It has a certain sourness but does not overwhelm with it.And the leathery note is like very thin, very soft leather glove, light brown.
Too bad it does not want to do anything with me.

Vickalena

Well, sometimes it is not easy to bring the exact message.

What I wanted to say - many people find this scent to be a perfect example of timeless retro-classic scent. You really need a lot of courage to wear it. But, in my opinion, it is overrated.

P.S. I use it as "under-layer" scent to add more leather aroma, for example, together with Kelly Caleche.

deli_s

"... with all my respect to Hermes and to those, who like this perfume, I have to admit that for me it smells "an old lady's bag"..."
I feel Caleche like old-fashioned, stood many years in hidden. I don't like it... :(

Jalutschka

The current version of Caleche is a very diluted, cheap formula. A perfume which would make a passable masculine, but definetely not a good feminine.
I see a middle aged woman, wearing only beige, a person who doesn't want to stand out, never speaks up and whose lips are pursed. That woman will not flirt with you, she is so descent, so beige.

Vickalena

... with all my respect to Hermes and to those, who like this perfume, I have to admit that for me it smells "an old leather bag".

I tried aroma in EDT, EDP and Soie de Parfum (unfortunately, in concentration perfume i have not found yet), but all that I smell are aldehydes :(

guest_aufa_malaysia

my mom told me that my grandmother used to wear this fragrance..and she was shocked as i told her that it is still available out there.. and now, she just keep saying that she want it.. i guess i have to order it through the internet because i don't think they got it here.. =(

soirdelune

With Caleche, the words 'classy' and 'elegant' come up time and time again. How very true. To my mind, this is the Grace Kelly of perfumes: beautiful and refined. Would like to smell the difference between the EDT and EDP.

takemyhusbandplz

I'd rate this a 3.5 out of 5. Caleche EDP is very elegant and feminine. A true woody chypre. It is a classic sort of fragrance with a slight edgy dryness. My first impression of Caleche on my skin, was that it reminded me of wine. Caleche is a full-bodied & velvety dry Italian wine, with juicy tannins. Caleche EDP I save for special occasions when I want to feel classy & sophisicated. It's not a scent I would want to wear everyday nor, is it a scent that is 'me', but it is a masterpiece in it's own right.

caribou55313

In my head, this sits next to Cristalle, but is even more elegant and richly dry.

noor_jehan

elgab89 thanks for your comments. i have not smelled it yet, but i am a hermes fan and i have alwys wondered how this fragrance smells. it must be beutiful, and after ylour comment i will add it on my wish and 'to smell' list. :)

elgab89

Last perfume bought by my uncle for my Nana ( aunt). The last fragrance she ever wore. It reminds me of this classy, elegant woman and I will always have a bottle in my cabinet.