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Calandre
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Calandre by Rabanne is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1969, the nose behind this composition is Michel Hy. The top notes are aldehydes, green notes, and bergamot; the heart notes include rose, valley lily, lily root, hyacinth, geranium, and jasmine; while the base notes are formed by oakmoss, vetiver, musk, sandalwood, and amber.
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It is an exquisite and eternal fragrance, ideal for wearing without rushing. Soft, sensual, classic and sophisticated, yet not sweet. Being aldehydic, it smells different to any other. Without a doubt, it is a unique aroma.
For a long time, it was my mother’s perfume. I like it, but it reminds me so much of her, who unfortunately is no longer with us. This, along with Opium by YSL, were her favourites. It is simple, casual, but with that touch that makes it a real perfume, not one of those sweet, floral concoctions that now flood the shelves of shopping centres.
Yes, it is a sophisticated and eternal aroma. Strong yet not overpowering, nothing cloying as natalia_85 said. I only see it on an elegant, sharp woman with plenty of imagination. It strikes me as a cold, mysterious note. I detect flowers, greens, resins and wood, all blended together, with just the moss coming through at the end. It’s one of those perfumes I put on and can’t stop sniffing myself. I’d keep it or gift it to my mother or sister.
Yes, it smells sophisticated and timeless. Strong yet not overpowering, nothing cloying as natalia_85 said. I only see it on an elegant, sharp woman with plenty of imagination. It strikes me as a cold, mysterious note. I detect flowers, greens, resins and wood, all blended together, with just the moss coming through at the end. It’s one of those perfumes I put on and can’t stop sniffing myself. I’d keep it or gift it to my mother or sister.
Continuing with my habit of setting a song to describe a particular perfume… (I have already written a review of the fragrance below). Song: LOOK OUTSIDE / BROADCAST.
It is the only perfume where I was told many times ‘you smell wonderful’. It is fresh, slightly sweet; I do not distinguish its ingredients separately, only noting the touch of bergamot at the start and later the soft aroma of roses. It seems to me a very harmonious and truly elegant combination. It is a pity it is no longer available. I do not tire of trying perfumes to see if I can find anything similar. Rive Gauche is a bit sweeter, but so far it is the closest.
It was the first perfume I chose with head and by testing it. I loved it and used it for years. It has presence without being aggressive and that quality I call ‘crystal soul’. I don’t know how to explain it; it’s something clean, smooth, cold and transparent. Of all the perfumes I’ve used, only Calandre and Tentations have that special something.
It was the first perfume I chose, shortly after its launch, with head and by testing it. I loved it and used it exclusively for many years. It has presence without being aggressive and possesses that quality that, for me, makes a perfume great, which I call ‘crystal soul’. I don’t know how to express it or what it consists of; it is something independent of the composition, something clean, smooth, cold, and transparent like crystal. Of all the perfumes I have used, I found that special something only in Calandre and Tentations.
Incomparable!
It is a fragrance worn by my mother in its extract version, potent for the evening, captivating and unique. I still keep a little of her bottle, which I treasure.
Ummm, it was my first perfume… I died for it. Too many beautiful memories, but it no longer smells the same. Now that I apply it, it lacks the charm of 30 years ago.
Calandre opens with bergamot and very prominent aldehydes. The interesting part is how these aldehydes make the rose shine, giving it character. But the rose is not alone; it is accompanied by a creamy, velvety, aromatic green moss. There is also a powerful halo of amber and musk that adds an exotic, mysterious side. You can detect the lily of the valley, hidden behind the rose, shy but present. Sandalwood and vetiver seal the beauty with a subtle spicy touch that lingers. In summary, the aldehydes, rose, musk, and green moss form the core. I believe the blend of geranium, musk, and citrus can give that ‘metallic’ side everyone talks about, but the warmth of the other notes ultimately proves stronger. I am speaking of the extract version; perhaps in the eau de toilette that note is more intense, but it still shouldn’t be strident. In my previous review, I compared Rive Gauche with this fragrance; undoubtedly, the DNA is similar, as Michel Hally was involved in creating both.
It was my first fragrance purchased at 14, on a very cold, pouring day. Since then, I’ve bought it two more times, and now, at 44, I have it again just for those rainy, cold days. I don’t know how many people have told me ‘you smell wonderful’; three of them didn’t even know me. Curiously, the only one who didn’t like it was my six-year-old son, who has a dog’s nose. I told him he didn’t like the rain, and he said it smelled of rain. I’ve been saying it smells of rain for 30 years, and he, at just six, is right. I think I’m not entirely wrong. It is unique, Calandre!
Calandre was a mysterious woman, with something of a man but infinitely attractive. As a child, I saw my sister wearing this perfume and felt like her disciple. She was fair with black hair and green eyes; she’d put on a few drops and looked sexy and intelligent. I, blonde and curly, only imitated her carriage. She knew where to apply the perfume; I came covered in dirt. This scent was deep, with personality, green and intoxicating, with powerful but discreet aldehydes. I always noticed a lovely masculine touch, using it alongside her Clyo and Patrichs. They were her three green and herbal perfumes for when she wanted to be a determined woman. When I got home, I’d ask what she was wearing; I’d lie and say nothing, then spray Calandre to wash away the stones. I grew up with this scent that brings peace and security. Today, I’m sad to see that depth replaced by that metallic aldehydic tone, even though I had a bottle I was reluctant to use. I’m looking for a vintage and can’t find it.
Calandre was my sister’s perfume, worn by a mysterious woman with infinite allure. As a child, I saw her impeccable: pale skin, dark hair, and those hypnotising green eyes. I felt like her absolute disciple as she applied drops in a sexy, intelligent manner. In contrast, I was a curly, blonde child playing like a mud-covered piglet, lacking the elegant bearing she possessed from a young age. That scent was deep, featuring an intoxicating green facet and potent aldehydes that today sound metallic and dated. She always wore it with her Clyo and Patrichs, those green, herbal scents for determined women. When she returned home, I’d ask what she was wearing; lying, I’d say nothing, but in reality, she smelled of Calandre and I’d sweep away the stones. I grew up with that scent, one that conveys peace and triumphant beauty. It’s a pity that today they replace that depth with metallic tones; I even had a bottle I was reluctant to use. I’ve struggled to find a vintage, but to no avail.
This was the first perfume I ever wore; my dad gave it to me and it brings back so many memories. I was about 14… and you know, it’s the only one people tell me about when they ask what I wear: ‘You smell so good’. I use it in any season, heat or cold, spring. I love it for its scent and elegance.
I had it when I was 15; I’d love to have it again.
The Death of Helio-gabalus. Anyone who knows the painting ‘The Roses of Helio-gabalus’ by Alma-Tadema will understand. It feels cloying, suffocating, excessive and predictable. Unbearable.
The Death of Helio-gabalus; whoever knows the Alma-Tadema painting will understand. It feels cloying, suffocating, excessive and predictable. Unbearable.
A true classic. My grandfather wore it, then my dad; it’s definitely a generational favourite. Personally, I keep mine and have vintage formulas; it’s wonderful that it’s still available.
Calandre, 1969, Paco Rabanne’s first women’s fragrance. I think it translated the fashion designer’s signature into perfumery perfectly: avant-garde, sophisticated, futuristic and bold. It has rightly earned the nickname ‘the perfume of the metallic rose’. My bottle is a mid-90s eau de toilette. From start to finish, it’s an aldehydic fragrance where the rose is the star: a warrior rose, finely aldehydic, dusty (not powdery) and profoundly green. On my skin, the rose is metallic, yes, but oxidised and porous, developing nuances of vetiver, musk and geranium that give it great texture and that ‘barbershop’ quality. The lily root adds an extra touch of powderiness (a granular, rough texture), all masterfully balanced with a creamier, honeyed side thanks to those delightful lingering aldehydes and other floral notes, plus subtle animal notes (the best castoreum borrowed from Antaeus) which add immense depth. Calandre is both feminine and masculine, gentle and aggressive, light and dark, rebellious and sophisticated. On a woman, it lends elegance, sophistication and immense power to conquer the world. On a man, it’s rebellious and bold, a rock and roll scent for nights of tobacco and vodka. It blends deliciously on whoever wears it, highlighting their imposing aura regardless of the weather or time of day. After a year of wearing it, I love it more and more. The reformulation isn’t bad, but they’ve turned it into a soapy, sour fragrance, compared to a creamier Chanel Cristalle. It’s a crystal-clear, sharp chypre aldehyde, but the creator’s intention has vanished. Long life to the glorious Calandre of old.
Finally! I have you 💖💞, the madwoman of vintage aldehydes has finally possessed you, CALANDRE. You are exquisite, soft (watching out for the ‘chac-chac’ as Kari says), chic, and empower any woman. In contrast to Rive Gauche, I find you a little more intense.
Calandre is one of the most interesting, timeless, and unconventional perfumes, very exquisite. In fact, by incorporating aldehydes, they greatly enhance the natural aromas of the fragrance. Let me explain: aldehydes are substances with nomenclature; this one has C7, which has a similar green and herbaceous note, and C9, with a scent similar to red roses. When combined with the respective roses and herbs, it catapults a million miles, as if you had just cut a bunch of herbs or roses. To have it, gentlemen, if you are lovers of good perfumes.
Calandre is one of the most interesting perfumes, eternal and exquisite. The aldehydes greatly enhance the natural aromas; C7 smells green and herbaceous and C9 like red roses. When combined with the roses and herbs, the fragrance takes off as if you’d just cut a bunch. A must-have, gentlemen, if you like good perfumes.
It is a chypre-floral with hints of acidic, metallic, and powdery roses, accompanied always by iris. It is a survivor of current sweetness and smells different. On my skin it is dry, powdery, and slightly green, with hints of oakmoss (synthetic today). It suits a woman in shiny dresses, sophisticated blouses, and a preference for light tones, with coats, high heels, and a formal style. Suitable for day and night. The bottle is not outdated; it looks current and reminds me of recent bottles like Alive by Hugo Boss. Of course! They only resemble each other in the bottle. In essence, they are totally antagonistic perfumes. Test before buying: it changes significantly according to skin pH. The sales assistant tested it and highlighted the rose on her skin, whereas on mine the green notes and synthetic oakmoss came out. A blind purchase can be a mistake. An old glory that survives and enjoys a loyal clientele.
Since I first smelled it, I realised that now men are wearing fishnet tights, blouses, and women’s ankle boots, along with rose perfumes (mind you, I wouldn’t do the first three, perhaps just the boots for the sake of the 70s…). I thought to myself: better I try this than buy another Moschino Toy Boy, with which I have beautiful memories. The point is I bought it yesterday, not sure whether to wear it myself (I wouldn’t mind) or gift it to a woman with a taste for floral/aldehydic perfumery (although Calandre breaks rules even within those canons). The opening is strange due to the aldehydes and green notes, like a formless opening, something that happens to me with aldehydes. The heart is totally floral, dominated by the rose with other nuances, and a robust base of woods and musks, with a touch of amber. The pyramid is totally unisex; nowadays there are men’s perfumes with aldehydes, roses, and hyacinth, and Calandre has notes I would classify as masculine, such as geranium and patchouli. It smells like the 60s, psychedelic, and reminds me of the song ‘Calcutta’ by Lawrence Welk. Very interesting and rich, although I prefer the scent once it has dried down.
Oh, my beloved Calandre! So unique, exquisite, and elegant. You are the personification of a sophisticated, confident, and sensual woman, with a touch of coolness that makes her unattainable. Imagine Monica Bellucci as Persephone in Matrix Reloaded, kissing Neo. It is an unconventional, deep, and intoxicating fragrance with immense personality. It opens with a green, citrusy, aldehydic top note that drives me wild, before transitioning into a wonderful rose: not sweet or romantic, but wild, green, and metallic, with powdery touches that blend with an incredible jasmine. The woody and earthy notes give it that je ne sais quoi that makes me addicted. On my skin, it has an overwhelming longevity and sillage. A treasure we must cherish.
Oh, that perfume is the story of my youth… I loved it, I used it a lot. It was the most famous of the 70s for middle-class young girls in Argentina, who usually used Revlon’s Charlie. It was hard to get; you had to have it brought from abroad… a memory, an unforgettable scent for me.
Calandre is so from the last century, with a commanding personality, not strictly defined by gender; it can be perfectly masculine or feminine, playing very well with that duality. If you wear it, you will smell like no one else and stand out. This masterpiece opens with a green, mossy, wet fusion, soaked in aldehydes, a clean, earthy, green, crisp, woody, and intense aroma; it is not for everyone, Calandre chooses you. In its heart notes, rose, geranium, and white flower petals turned to powder emerge, enveloping you in a bubble for hours. Finally, oakmoss and vetiver are very noticeable, but the flowers and aldehydes never back down, fighting from start to finish. This would be Marlene Dietrich’s perfume: so elegant, commanding, in her suit, strong, yet still so feminine. Exactly that is the soul of Calandre.
Wonderful Calandre. It has accompanied me since my youth. It has something so special. I have had all kinds of perfumes: designer, niche, expensive, and very expensive, and I must say Calandre is above all of them, with a price that is also ridiculous. It is a pity they discontinued the EDP, which was wonderful and left a fantastic trail. Unfortunately, we will have to make do with the EDT, which falls very short in projection and longevity.
Calandre is from the last century, with great personality, little defined by gender, it can be for a man or a woman, playing with duality. If you wear it, you smell different and stand out. It begins with a green, mossy, wet fusion, soaked in aldehydes, clean, earthy, green, crisp, woody and intense. It’s not for everyone; Calandre chooses you. In the heart notes, rose, geranium and white petals turned to powder envelop you for hours. At the end, oakmoss and vetiver are clear, but the flowers and aldehydes always fight back. This would be Marlene Dietrich’s perfume: elegant, overwhelming, in a tailored suit, strong and very feminine. That is the soul of Calandre.
I write this review in memory of one of Chile’s great singers, Cecilia, who has passed away today. When I worked at Perfumerías Vicencio at the airport in Iquique, I attended to this great artist, now a legend, many times. She would carry up to six bottles of Calandre, her signature fragrance. Forever Cecilia, the incomparable; if life allows me, I will bring you flowers sprinkled with your perfume to your grave.
It’s a perfume for an old lady who went to the hairdresser’s, where they put everything on her head to keep her curls and bird’s nest in place. If I had known it smelled like hair spray to harden the hair, I would have paid that same fragrance 8 euros and not the money they stole from me. A disgusting perfume, do not buy it.
It’s a perfume for an old lady who went to the hairdresser and put it all over her head for the curls and the bird’s nest. If I knew it smelled like hair spray to harden the hair, I’d pay those 8 euros and not the money they stole from me. A disgusting perfume, don’t buy it.
Hello everyone, I saw it today in a neighbourhood shop, deep in South America, right in the middle of unbearable January heat. The shop has no fitting room, and buying blind scares me because reselling is difficult; it’s an endless dance of bargaining. Can this perfume be bought blind?
Excellent! With Paco Rabanne, it’s like with YouTube and Instagram: I’m not a frequent user, but if you get close, it’s impossible not to see images of girls (and not-so-girls) with spectacular bodies posing suggestively, showing off their anatomy and oozing a need to be admired… perhaps simple egotism. I suppose the same goes for boys. It’s not a malicious criticism; if you are pretty and wish to show it, that is valid, and many appreciate it. But we learn that it is not what you show or how much, but how you show it. Women of Sophia Loren’s generation, María Félix, my grandmother, and my mother knew this well: they showed their ankles and the rest was covered, but they managed their gazes, smiles, hand fans, and walking styles that left a mark on the male psyche. My point: modern Paco is like those internet girls, while Calandre is the Sophia Loren of Rabanne. Thanks to a friend, I compared an old bottle with a new one; although they differ, both are excellent. Aldehydes, flowers, and a very elegant base, well-balanced and feminine to my taste, although in this millennium it is not uncommon for a man to wear it. Projection and longevity were better before, but neither is bad now. I recommend trying it, especially to young people.
Although it begins with aldehydes, it is green throughout, like the fragrance as a whole. Imagine walking on a carpet of moss in a sunlit summer forest. Calandre opens strong, green and fresh, with a citrus touch. Then it turns floral, maintaining freshness while adding spices that slowly blend into a bouquet of valley lilies without dominating. It is not sweet, but slightly powdery; not overwhelming, but elegant, with a moderate trail that lasts. Even the base is green, splendid and golden, soft as velvet. I am happy to have tried this treasure in a 90s version. I do not know how the current one smells, but this vintage is a dream, a perfume to enjoy, a witness to the passing of time.
A masterpiece: Calandre, Metal, and La Nuit, the three jewels of Paco Rabanne in my opinion. It smells of pure elegance. How pathetic to read comments saying it ‘smells old’; perhaps one needs education to carry such a marvel.
It was the scent of my mother when I was a little girl. I don’t have the exact bottle, but it felt fresh, light, and clean. I would love to find it again; I think smelling it would make me feel her presence once more.