Scarlett by Cacharel
Women 2009
Description
Scarlett by Cacharel is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2009, this composition was created by Honorine Blanc, Olivier Cresp and Alberto Morillas. The top notes unfold with pear, tea and Amalfi lemon; the heart reveals jasmine, honeysuckle and African orange blossom; while the base notes complete the structure with white honey, musk and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
Pear
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Heart
jasmine
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Base
White Honey
Community
2,991 votes
- Positive 74%
- Negative 24%
- Neutral 2.3%
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
5,913 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
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Season
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2,029 votes
Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Scarlett
Scarlett by Cacharel is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2009, this composition was created by Honorine Blanc, Olivier Cresp and Alberto Morillas. The top notes unfold with pear, tea and Amalfi lemon; the heart reveals jasmine, honeysuckle and African orange blossom; while the base notes complete the structure with white honey, musk and sandalwood.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
674 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
744 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
222 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
188 votes
Community reviews
40 reviews
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The moment I applied it, I thought of love… but nothing like that. When I truly smelled it, tears came to my eyes remembering those jasmine and lemon balm flowers my grandmother always kept in her ceramic vases by the bed. It is exquisite. It has a tea note that lasts an hour before giving way to that deep, freshly cut jasmine, with that hint of lime that reminds me of that lemon balm. I imagine exactly that little honey the pistils of lemon balm have, slightly sticky. It moved me too much. Thank you, Cacharel. As it is not a vanilla scent, it is for the heat, but the truth is, it is spectacular these fresh 20°C days in CDMX. The cap is special; I bought it just for that. I broke it in after a year and it makes me happy.
One of the most beautiful perfumes Alberto Morillas has ever created. Extremely feminine, for a beautiful, relaxed, brave woman who cares nothing more than being happy. A sweet floral without being gourmand, a nectar of flowers, pleasant, versatile, a dream… In times when white florals were not as overexploited as they are today. The bottle itself was a work of art, like a hand-carved piece, reminding me of Japanese craftsmanship, the contrast between that vibrant, youthful coral red and the pure, neat, and elegant white. I remember it with great nostalgia; I hope Cacharel surprises us with this perfume again.
I managed to get this little treasure in 2023 and it smells of many flowers. Very realistic jasmine with orange blossom; that is what I perceive most on my skin. Perhaps at first it sounds sweet with a touch of green, but the white flowers eventually take over.
Bah… dispensable for me. I understand why it was so short-lived on the skin.
Does anyone know of a successful clone (in Spain)? It was my friend’s favourite perfume and we were searching for it. I have read here that ‘Cher Dieciseis’ will be a clone in Argentina, but I have not found it. Many thanks!
I loved it and kept it until not even half a drop was left in the bottle 🙁 It was very sad I could not replace it; it was very special to me and yet very easy to wear.
The first formula in which Cacharel began to play with sweet recipes. It was a welcoming honey-sweet, slightly fruity. It was a pear and honey tart to take with a tea, as its bottle indicated because it was a custard tart.
I really liked it; it smelled very sweet and feminine. I don’t understand why they discontinued it; it’s a real shame.
I had it several years ago. It never won me over. I liked its bottle more. It is discontinued. For those who like it, if you live in Argentina, you can find a very similar perfume called Cher Dieciseis.
I liked it very much; it smelled very sweet and feminine. I do not understand why they discontinued it; it is a real pity.
Well, after searching for the figurine, I finally got it through an exchange. The reality is I had already tried its dupe, Cher Dieciséis in Argentina, and I liked it, but it has a molecule that on my skin ends up smelling of rotting grass. First, Cher Dieciséis is fresh, floral, light, and a bit aquatic. Cacharel upon release is the same, a bit citrusy and watery, but it develops better, whereas Cher remains the same from start to finish (in very few hours). Scarlet evolves until the honey and musk notes predominate; the truth is it is neither floral nor green; it is a soft sweet and, as said below, something vintage. Its longevity is high, over five hours, and it projects for the first three. I did not detect the honeysuckle or green tea, which are my favourite notes; rather, it is a sweet pear with honey and musk. The jasmine is present at the start but then becomes very honeyed; I also do not perceive the woods well; everything is very integrated. Cher is an excellent alternative; I would even say I like it more, but it does not last as long nor project. Scarlet is nice, sweet, feminine, sparkling, and suits winter very well. To me, the pear also feels a bit synthetic; the honey note is very similar to that of Fame by Lady Gaga. The cap is beautiful, the spray is excellent; it was not meant to be discontinued. In the end, yes, it is somewhat vintage like all Cacharel perfumes with an old essence; by the notes, I expected something more youthful and all-rounder. Cher is that, but this musk and honey make it more elegant, compatible for me and my mother without a doubt.
I bought this as a gift from my best friends straight when it launched. It’s not really my style; I prefer fresh citrus or distinct gourmands. The bottle is majestic, with an antique dressing-table vibe that reminded me of my grandmother’s powder box. The scent itself is vintage, musky and classically floral; at first, I didn’t like it at all. But since they chose it unanimously and have a good eye, with some wear I began to appreciate its complexity and retro elegance. It’s delicate, cheerful and enchanting once it settles on the skin.
I owned it; it was a gift from my best friends as soon as it launched. It wasn’t my style; I prefer fresh citrus or defined gourmands. The presentation was majestic, like an intimate vintage dressing table that reminded me of my grandmother’s powder compact. The fragrance also seemed vintage, musky, and classically floral. I didn’t like it at first, but since they chose it for me and they have a good eye, I understood its complexity and retro elegance with use. It’s delicate, youthful, and enchanting when it dries down on the skin.
A pretty and delicate bottle with aromas of tea, pear and soft honey, plus some distant notes of white flowers. It smells exactly as the bottle suggests when you spray it, but unfortunately it has very little sillage and longevity.
Hello! If anyone wants one, I have an unopened bottle from my collection and I’m not going to use it. It pains me to leave it there when someone needs it and can’t find it. Shall we arrange an exchange? Best wishes. EDITED: I no longer have it.
It has been my number one perfume, the very first on my list of favourites. What a pity it’s no longer available, not even in dupes. I’ll need a new favourite.
I loved it. Only available in an imitation. It’s very rich.
Initial thoughts: Scarlett launched in 2009 as a new pillar for Cacharel to replace the discontinued Gloria, Promesse and Liberté, but the strategy failed and production ceased soon due to poor sales. It’s a white floral inspired by Scarlett O’Hara, with a bottle mimicking a classic powder box; to me, it seems over-designed compared to the simplicity of the fragrance. Scarlett doesn’t seek opulence, but rather small, delicate details. It opens with citrus breezes and white flowers, fresh and powdery, with a discrete sweetness. Then the pear and jasmine eclipse the formula, giving aquatic/floral edges that recall the 90s ozonic trend (that pear is synthetic and a bit loud). Finally, the tea, honeysuckle and sandalwood emerge, closing with a woody-green base, sweet honey and bitter. Overall, it’s floral, fresh and sober, explicitly delicate and soft. Within its style, it’s not standout; it belongs to the white floral family of fragrances like Valentina or Radiance, both of which are better. Although it’s tender and lively, I conclude it as incomplete and doubt anyone will miss it. It wasn’t show-stopping, but it was lovely and simple, though I reproach the excess of visual design that detracts from the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Personally, I don’t regret its absence.
I would simply rate it as a slightly cloying sugared water and nothing more. Rather weak coming from Cacharel. The bottle is very original and eye-catching, but not practical.
When I saw it in the shop, I bought it for the beautiful bottle without paying attention to the notes. When I used it, I felt the pear very prominently; I never quite liked it, it seemed more like a body mist than a perfume, and its composition seems extremely poor, a soulless scent that didn’t speak to me at all.
Intense jasmine and an animal note I imagine is the musk, nothing more. I feel it’s feminine, for a woman over thirty.
It launched in 2009 as a limited edition and it’s very special to me. I wore it when I met the person who is now my husband, a sweet and fresh fragrance. On my skin it lasts a long time and is perfect for spring. Of course, I keep it as a treasure, since it has become difficult to find.
Fresh and cheerful, the bottle is lovely, but the longevity is poor.
Impressive! In my country, you can only find it in old perfumeries, not in regular shops. They say it’s for young people, but that’s a mistake: perfumes have no age; if you like it, wear it to feel special. It’s soft, fresh, and adds character with lemon and orange blossom.
The bottle is beautiful, but I simply don’t like the scent.
I used it last year; ideal for spring and summer. It starts citrusy, then becomes floral, similar to Anaïs Anaïs. It’s rich, but not my favourite; it’s a youthful perfume for women up to 30.
Light, sweet, tender, and uncomplicated… I adored the bottle design, an old Japanese powder compact that combined perfectly with the fragrance’s coral hue. The concept was sensual without pretension. What a pity they’ve stopped selling it here.
Light, sweet and tender, uncomplicated. I loved the design: an antique Japanese powder compact that matched the coral of the fragrance. It was sensual without being pretentious. What a pity they’ve stopped selling it here.
It’s no longer manufactured; it has been discontinued.
Yes, I like sweet perfumes and this one seems tender to me. Ideal for teenagers; I adore its aroma.