Cabochard Eau de Toilette 2019 by Grès

An elegant and definitely gothic fragrance. Aldehydes dominate, accompanied by a very dark, almost black rose and oakmoss; the other notes are present but significantly subdued. This perfume is ideal for young people who admire gothic, post-punk, darkwave, coldwave, ethereal wave, or deathrock styles. A woman in a black lace dress, a black or dark red corset, wearing nocturnal makeup or a vampiric look, would look phenomenal with this. It has nothing to do with fresh, sweet, fruity, or ultra-sweet perfumes; it is elegant, mysterious, dark, sensual, and hypnotic.

CLASSIC, ELEGANT, AND AFFORDABLE: Cabochard Eau de Toilette 2019 by Grès. This was a blind purchase I was eager to make, drawn by divided reviews which piqued my curiosity. Upon seeing the olfactory notes, I was particularly intrigued by the aldehydes. Here is the verdict: ON THE SCENT Upon spraying, the first thing you smell is citrus and green notes; they smell vintage and remind me of other vintage perfumes I have worn with a similar pyramid. Suddenly, the scent becomes soapy; I read that aldehydes can achieve this effect in perfumes, and the point is that it smells delicious, classic, and ELEGANT. As the scent evolves over time, it becomes floral and soft, very unisex. After several hours, it turns into a super sexy aroma. Interestingly, on clothes, it smells very sexy, masculine, and sensual. I do not know if it smells similar to Aramis (I have not bought it yet), but what I know is that it is a super pleasant fragrance ONLY if you like perfumes with a vintage touch. ON PERFORMANCE It lasts 5 to 6 hours perceptibly, then sits close to the skin for several more hours. Projection is strong for the first hour and then becomes moderate. It is not a beast, but one must be careful with sprays because in the heat it reactivates and begins to project in bursts. OCCASIONS Casual outings dressed elegantly and formal events. CONCLUSION Scent 10/10 Longevity 8/10 Projection 8/10 Versatility: Yes. I have used it day and night, in cold and heat, and it behaved very well. Would I recommend it? Yes, only if you like vintage perfumes and elegant, classic dressing.

I am daring to write my first review in thanks for the wonderful hours I have spent reading other users’ reviews and discovering other scents. I bought Cabochard EDT 2019 blindly, for its notes (any aldehyde suits me), for being a vintage (which drives me mad), and for the ridiculously low price I found it at. Let it be known that I am far from being an expert. The opening is potent, and I like that because my skin neutralises most perfumes. However, in this case, 10 hours later I can still smell it on my wrist. The opening is green and citrusy to my nose, but shortly after, it leaves a tender woodiness with a rose that I can distinguish and which I intuit has a hint of Ylang. A vintage that has surprised and delighted me. I have proudly placed it in my collection of vintage perfumes. I will wear it on some cold evenings (I choose perfume by instinct). I feel it is very, very unisex; I think it could look wonderful on a man. It is a fragrance to be enjoyed sniffing over and over again, even in private, because these scents sometimes do not generate the compliments that fashionable perfumes do. But it is, without a doubt, a good purchase. An absurd price for an EDT that, due to its longevity and sillage, seems like a full perfume. I am delighted to have acquired it!

Pure class and distinction, just like the EDP I’ve already tried, with barely any differences. Here, the aldehydes give way to a herbal and fresh vibe, reminiscent of sage with a citrus twist that smells of lavender. The rose is more prominent and blends beautifully with a plush leather, less aggressive than in the previous version, creating an elegantly soapy skin scent. The moss, which was very noticeable in the EDP, is barely felt here, making this EDT a more modern and wearable chypre. It’s not a fresh take on the EDP, as there are few fresh notes; it’s less ampouled but not fresher. Fun facts: a jasmine that emerges upon drying, and a longevity and sillage almost identical to the EDP. It’s a gem, but if you don’t like leather, look elsewhere. Cabochard maintains a more austere and less sweet concept than current trends, ideal for women who wear leather in informal settings or practice equestrian sports.

I bought it blind and have no regrets whatsoever. It’s elegant and alluring, nothing shy or timid. I loved it because the floral heart notes accompanied me for hours, supported by a warm leather that, combined with patchouli, sandalwood, and moss, creates a super sophisticated and seductive aroma.

What a horror! I bought it blindly because it is a chypre and I am a fan, plus I had high expectations having several Gres fragrances, but with this one there was no case. It is too strong for me; never had a perfume given me a headache or nausea, and with this it was my first time, haha. I admit it lasts a lot: I bathed twice and it was still there. The aroma lasted exactly 12 hours including the baths, a magnificent duration for an EDT, pity that we do not get along.

Having almost half a bottle of Cabotine, which I bought blindly and fell in love with, I now have four more fragrances from Gres. Cabochard was my goal after reading the notes and reviews, and the only thing I regret is having taken the EDT instead of the EDP. (I clarify that my bottle is not the same as in the photo, but elongated with the bow integrated into the glass. I do not know the exact year, but I suppose it is recent because I picked it up at Primor.) Leather is usually a tricky note, easy to overdo and become coarse, but the leather in Cabochard is one of the most beautiful I have smelled; it is perfectly integrated and seems like a leather that improves with use, like those beautiful early 20th-century travel trunks. I imagine the wearer as a fearless, travelling woman ahead of her time, an archaeologist like Gertrude Bell or a Katharine Hepburn, wonderful women who challenged gender roles with a masculine touch, wearing trousers and smoking when no woman did. Without a doubt, I will go and get the EDP.