Top Notes 
Green notes
Orange blossom
Blackcurrant
Tagetes
Cassia
Peach
Coriander
Plum
Heart Notes 
Hyacinth
Tuberose
Ylang-ylang
Carnation
Ginger
Jasmine
Violet
Freesia
Heliotrope
Iris
Rose
Base Notes 
Cedar
Civet
Musk
Vetiver
Amber
Tonka bean
Vanilla
Sandalwood
06/11/2020
Elysium
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Elysium
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9
The Deeper the Love, the Deeper the Hate
Too bad you can't see my face and my surprised expression when I discovered that the author of this gem is the same as many fragrances that are part of my collection. For example, Dunhill Icon Elite, Banana Republic M, and the legendary Wings Beverly Hills men. Cabotine de Grès is the youngest and most contemporary version of Cabochard. It is built around a white ginger lily flower not mentioned here, which has a tropical, fruity, white flavor with hints of ginger. Cabotine comes in two concentrations, like EDT and EDP, which share the same vibration, but the latter is a little sweeter but not greedy, and closer to Tendre Poison - or better, Poison likens this since it was released later. As it turns out, Cabotine is composed of a complex olfactory pyramid, with many fruits, flowers, and woods. It is my third bottle of Cabotine, and strangely it came after Gold and Rose. I wouldn't say I liked the first time I smelt it, I wrinkled my nose and set it aside. Maybe the tester was dated, and the slightly stale fragrance seemed to be an opulent, heavy, and cumbersome old aunt's scent. Not long ago, however, I got to see some reviews on Youtube and wanted to give it a second chance. My opinion has changed for the better, the green, fresh and sensual tones were released immediately, and as soon as I got home, I ordered it online for about 10 euros, a real bargain!
The perfume unfolding concerns the fruity and spicy accord, the abundance of black plums and juicy peaches, the sparkling coriander leaves, and the wild blackberries. The floral accord is intensified by the cassia and tagetes' presence, the former also known as golden shower, the latter a sort of marigold with a pungent sweet-herbaceous odor reminiscent of green apple. The mixture is lightened by a plethora of aldehydes, which enhances the greenish facet of top notes, and donates redolence of carrot and celery, very far from the aldehydes used in Chanel N ° 5, to make the idea. The dark green cap likens an afro-head of flowers, and the neon green juicy perfectly mirrors the character of this perfume. I don't find Cabotine particularly all too sweet or fruity. Instead, I think this is the best and most beautiful greenish opening I have ever smelt. It's unabashedly loud, although it eventually settles into the moderate territory.
As the flowers continue to bloom, I get a certain soapiness after a few minutes, followed by a mild, fruity sweetness somewhere along the line. It evolves into a scent very similar to classic Dove soap if my memory recalls well. Soapy at first, then it mellows and becomes less sharp. The heart explodes with plenty of blossoms, sweet flowers accompanied by earthiness and greenness. Above all, the intoxicating tuberose dominates the stage. Still, it does not shadow the other essences but gracefully melts with them. Watery freesia, violet, and blue hyacinth keep the heart cold and wet. The ylang-ylang adds a touch of sweetness, the aldehydic and heliotropic iris brings powderiness. Synthetic night-blooming jasmine Arabian potpourri proudly sustains the bouquet. Though, there is a titillating aspect coming from the white butterfly ginger lily blossom, the backbone of Cabotine since the first edition, with its rich honeysuckle-like fragrance. Ginger lily isn't a lily, but it is in the ginger family. It was most likely given this name for the robust and lily-like aroma its white flowers emit, particularly during the early evening. The scent is reminiscent of tuberose and gardenia and displays a fresh, sweet, tropical floral bouquet with a lovely ginger-like, fruity undertone. The floral sweetness is vibrant and deep with good tenacity, and pulses in the Cabotine's heart.
This floral symphony lies on a dry down blending musky and green over a sweet ambery base, rich of white musk and civet, which give a fresh animal vibe, soapy and clean. Dry, creamy vanilla and slightly animalistic musky co-starring tandem with subtle, dry sandalwood and slightly lemony vetiver support through the finish, while blackcurrant appears again in its leafy aspect.
Cabotine is a bright, green, fresh, gingery floral. It is like a garden full of fragrant blossoms and green leaves, which doesn't punch into the face like a bouquet of various flowers, everything but arrogant. The flowers show themselves one after another, along the path of the fragrance evolution while still in harmony. The sillage is quite good, but it doesn't smell heavy, more like flowers brought by the wind, floating in the air. The longevity is enormous, which is rare for an EDT. Delighting in every moment, I see Cabotine more appropriate for the warm seasons, chilly Spring days, and Summer nights out.
At last, I tried on a women's fragrance for a change. Besides, fragrance hath no gender. But in terms of how we perceive scents and their association with gender, Cabotine de Grès is feminine. The bottle design alone, more so its green floral stopper, clearly suggests that this one is for the ladies. But who cares? It may be characteristically feminine, but I guess the right guy can rock this with no problem.
This review is based upon a 100 ml (3.4 FL oz) bottle I own since June 2020.
-Elysium
The perfume unfolding concerns the fruity and spicy accord, the abundance of black plums and juicy peaches, the sparkling coriander leaves, and the wild blackberries. The floral accord is intensified by the cassia and tagetes' presence, the former also known as golden shower, the latter a sort of marigold with a pungent sweet-herbaceous odor reminiscent of green apple. The mixture is lightened by a plethora of aldehydes, which enhances the greenish facet of top notes, and donates redolence of carrot and celery, very far from the aldehydes used in Chanel N ° 5, to make the idea. The dark green cap likens an afro-head of flowers, and the neon green juicy perfectly mirrors the character of this perfume. I don't find Cabotine particularly all too sweet or fruity. Instead, I think this is the best and most beautiful greenish opening I have ever smelt. It's unabashedly loud, although it eventually settles into the moderate territory.
As the flowers continue to bloom, I get a certain soapiness after a few minutes, followed by a mild, fruity sweetness somewhere along the line. It evolves into a scent very similar to classic Dove soap if my memory recalls well. Soapy at first, then it mellows and becomes less sharp. The heart explodes with plenty of blossoms, sweet flowers accompanied by earthiness and greenness. Above all, the intoxicating tuberose dominates the stage. Still, it does not shadow the other essences but gracefully melts with them. Watery freesia, violet, and blue hyacinth keep the heart cold and wet. The ylang-ylang adds a touch of sweetness, the aldehydic and heliotropic iris brings powderiness. Synthetic night-blooming jasmine Arabian potpourri proudly sustains the bouquet. Though, there is a titillating aspect coming from the white butterfly ginger lily blossom, the backbone of Cabotine since the first edition, with its rich honeysuckle-like fragrance. Ginger lily isn't a lily, but it is in the ginger family. It was most likely given this name for the robust and lily-like aroma its white flowers emit, particularly during the early evening. The scent is reminiscent of tuberose and gardenia and displays a fresh, sweet, tropical floral bouquet with a lovely ginger-like, fruity undertone. The floral sweetness is vibrant and deep with good tenacity, and pulses in the Cabotine's heart.
This floral symphony lies on a dry down blending musky and green over a sweet ambery base, rich of white musk and civet, which give a fresh animal vibe, soapy and clean. Dry, creamy vanilla and slightly animalistic musky co-starring tandem with subtle, dry sandalwood and slightly lemony vetiver support through the finish, while blackcurrant appears again in its leafy aspect.
Cabotine is a bright, green, fresh, gingery floral. It is like a garden full of fragrant blossoms and green leaves, which doesn't punch into the face like a bouquet of various flowers, everything but arrogant. The flowers show themselves one after another, along the path of the fragrance evolution while still in harmony. The sillage is quite good, but it doesn't smell heavy, more like flowers brought by the wind, floating in the air. The longevity is enormous, which is rare for an EDT. Delighting in every moment, I see Cabotine more appropriate for the warm seasons, chilly Spring days, and Summer nights out.
At last, I tried on a women's fragrance for a change. Besides, fragrance hath no gender. But in terms of how we perceive scents and their association with gender, Cabotine de Grès is feminine. The bottle design alone, more so its green floral stopper, clearly suggests that this one is for the ladies. But who cares? It may be characteristically feminine, but I guess the right guy can rock this with no problem.
This review is based upon a 100 ml (3.4 FL oz) bottle I own since June 2020.
-Elysium
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