Caron’s sillage is prominent and leaves an alluring trail behind the wearer. However, the projection is tight and concentrated. Bystanders would only catch a faint whiff but those who come intimately closer would enjoy the complex blend in greater detail.

Caron tendait aux hommes un parfum, ils le prirent comme une chose attendue. "Pour un Homme" devint le parfum de "l'homme élégant en soirée". Avec son flacon carré, sa fragrance virile et authentique, son assurance naturelle et élégante, Il fallait un faire-valoir puissant, exigeant et charismatique, d'une séduction décontractée,... At the turn of the 20th Century, men’s fragrances were limited in choosing either unisex eau de cologne or English lavenders. Whilst there were fragrances that were deemed typically masculine, perfumers didn’t necessarily market their concoctions for a specific gender.

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Nevertheless, it’s hard to pinpoint an exact time of day for wearing Caron. Whilst it would be perfect during the day, it might also be just as effective in the evening or at night. Therefore, we’d say this is a versatile all-day fragrance depending on the occasion. After the war ended, Pour Un Homme de Caron became an iconic fragrance both domestically and abroad. It was worn by French stars and politicians including Serge Gainsbourg, Jonny Hallyday, François Mitterrand and Nicolas Sarkozy. However, it was a known favourite of James Dean. In spite of its simplicity, the bouquet is complex and tantalising. Evocative of a spring morning as the sun touches the dewy greenery, it’s quite breathtaking and a unique experience. Meanwhile, the clary sage and sandalwood notes are mild yet create depth behind the lavender and vanilla. Base Notes In fact, its alluring transitions would be fitting even for a woman’s fragrance despite its delicately masculine structure. Therefore, this is a fragrance that is almost unisex in nature. Presentation and Value For Money Caron founder, Ernest Daltroff, endeavoured to create the first perfume that was designed specifically for men. Pour Un Homme de Caron was released in 1934 based on a simple yet effective lavender and vanilla accord over a woody and amber base.

In this review, we tested a 200 ml (6.7 Oz) bottle, which despite its size, felt ergonomic and comfortable to hold. Today, Caron continues to produce and sells its perfumes independently. In 2014, it released 300 limited edition bottles made from Baccarat crystal set in a silver plate with a sharkskin cap. As an opening, the head is refreshing yet mild with unconventional properties for a modern man’s fragrance. Heart Notes

That said, Romain Alés, Caron’s current CEO, has stated that both the bottle and its contents has never been altered since its release. Therefore, we can safely assume that the olfactive family is different due to external developments. Head Notes Indeed, the bottle is strongly reminiscent of Art Deco design with an angular cap and bevelled edges. With its structured blend and numerous accords, Pour Un Homme features an intuitive life-cycle. A refreshing opening slowly transitions towards a sweet and heady base that is evocative of elegant and traditional fragrances.

Ce qui est notable est la qualité extrême des ingrédients: vanille et lavande sont tous deux d’une grande noblesse. Quand j’ouvre le bouchon de ce parfum il m’arrive souvent de ne plus pouvoir arrêter de le renifler! Quelle finesse! la vanille est tellement naturelle qu’on en mangerait. Given its historical contribution to the perfume industry, it deserves a full review. We’ll be evaluating this fragrance based on the blend, the seasonality as well as its strength and value for money. Overview It’s a bit messy but both sources seem to agree that Zizanie was actually released in the 1970s! That said, there’s a rumour that Sinatra wore it when he met Ava Gardner so I’m not sure what to believe. Nevertheless, I’ve also heard similar that Zizanie was initially marketed for both men and women at the time. Perhaps it was rebranded for men in the 1970s as the fashion for gendered fragrances was at its peak in this period? Les femmes aussi apprécièrent ce portrait impeccable et galant qu'on faisait de leurs hommes. Depuis, l'alchimie fonctionne toujours, puisque ce parfum représente 40% des ventes de la Maison Caron. Un elixir de jeunesse !As for the age range most suited to this fragrance, it’s a very refined and ornate blend. Therefore, it’s not something that would be easily worn by younger men. Instead, this is something best worn by older men approaching their forties. Je perçois Pour un homme comme un paysage impressionniste en deux couleurs: du mauve et du brun, avec juste quelques légères touches jaunes et vertes par endroits. Un ciel de lavande qui caresse un champ d’ambre, de vanille et de tabac. C’est un parfum en deux temps, tout d’abord, l’éclat de la lavande, fraîche et vibrante, secondée par quelques agrumes qui apportent un petit effet Cologne. Puis tout doucement, la masse de vanille, de coumarine et d’ambre remplit l’espace, s’installe doucement en procurant une impression gourmande et délicate de caramel, de chocolat et de poudre de riz. Although Caron was first designed as an Oriental Aromatic, its properties today are closer to a traditional aromatic fougère. With no vintage blends to compare with, it’s uncertain whether this is due to evolving families or reformulations. Yet given that it’s a complex blend too, you could likely wear it at more formal gatherings. However, we would say that it’s most effective for romantic encounters. Both lavender and vanilla are recognised as aromatherapy treatments, which also seems to be effective in this scenario. However, I found a US Patent Office Gazette for Zizanie de Fragonard that indicates that it was first launched in 1971.