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Parfums Gres
Cabotine
For Woman
Eau de Toilette
Step into a vibrant, sun-drenched garden of classic French elegance with Parfums Grès Cabotine, a remarkably rich, sharp, and iconic green-floral Eau de Toilette for women. This 1990 masterpiece op...
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PARFUMS GRES CABOTINE PERFUME
Step into a vibrant, sun-drenched garden of classic French elegance with Parfums Grès Cabotine, a remarkably rich, sharp, and iconic green-floral Eau de Toilette for women. This 1990 masterpiece opens with an invigorating, multi-faceted explosion of zesty tangerine, spicy coriander, tart blackcurrant, sweet plum, and fresh orange blossom. The heart beautifully unfolds into a legendary, complex botanical bouquet starring the rare Himalayan ginger lily, alongside intoxicating tuberose, crisp hyacinth, powdery carnation, and elegant ylang-ylang. Drying down into a deeply comforting, high-contrast base of smoky vetiver, warm sandalwood, rich amber, creamy tonka bean, and sensual white musk, it leaves an unforgettable, soap-clean powerhouse trail. It stands as the ultimate signature of raw joy and unapologetic femininity for the woman who loves bold, classic compositions.
Family:
Floral,
Green
Season:
Spring,
Summer
Occasion:
Daily Wear,
Casual,
Office
Mood:
Classic,
Vintage,
Fresh
Longevity
Long-Lasting
Projection
Strong
Composition
Top Notes
Coriander, Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Cassia, Plum, Tangerine, Peach
Heart Notes
Tuberose, Hyacinth, Carnation, Ginger, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Freesia, Rose, Iris, Heliotrope, Violet
Base Notes
Vetiver, Civet, Black Currant, Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Expert Answers
What does Parfums Grès Cabotine smell like?
A remarkably crisp, dense, and spring-forward symphony of sharp green stems, powdery purple blooms, and a clean, high-end soapiness defines this iconic profile. It greets the senses with a lively splash of coriander, blackcurrant, and plum before developing into an opulent, white-floral heart dominated by rare ginger lily, tuberose, and hyacinth. The final skin-drying stage transforms into a deeply comforting, earthy foundation of rich vetiver, smooth sandalwood, and cozy musk.
When was Parfums Grès Cabotine released?
This highly celebrated designer classic officially made its global debut in 1990, masterfully composed by world-renowned perfumer Jean-Claude Delville. Conceived as a playful, lighthearted "daughter" to the house's legendary 1959 leather icon Cabochard, Cabotine completely made history as the first commercial fragrance in the world to extract and replicate the scent of the living Himalayan ginger lily.
How long does Parfums Grès Cabotine last?
Performance is absolutely massive, easily competing with modern eau de parfums and niche winter scents. You can confidently expect a dependable 7 to 9+ hours of longevity from a few light sprays on the skin, and its crisp green notes will effortlessly cling to clothing for days. It creates an initial heavy, room-filling scent bubble that requires a gentle hand during application.
When is the best time to wear Parfums Grès Cabotine?
Thanks to its refreshing, dewy-green botanical architecture and uplifting citrus accords, this fragrance performs at its absolute best during the bright daytime hours of Spring and Summer. It serves as an exceptional choice for casual outdoor daytime strolls, classic afternoon tea gatherings, or whenever you want an intense blast of invigorating, fresh-from-the-shower green energy.
Is Parfums Grès Cabotine a safe blind buy?
No, it is a distinctly retro, multi-layered composition that is not a safe blind buy for modern fragrance beginners who strictly favor simple, sugary vanilla sweets or watery aquatic freshies. If you explicitly love complex, vintage 90s green-floral powerhouses that lean heavily into luxury soap or fresh laundry powderiness (reminiscent of fragrances like Christian Dior Tendre Poison or Estée Lauder Beautiful), it offers unbelievable value and history.
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