Choc de Cardin

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• pablOSO

  December 27, 2012

  

  Fingers crossed I managed to find this perfume at a local vintage shop with discounts and a closed sign; mine dates back to 1990 but was never used, so it remains fresh. It is an EAU DE PARFUM and I find it hard to conceive of it as feminine: it is very intense. The dominant note is oakmoss, perhaps a hint of peach upon application, but everything is completely woody and intense. The only drawback is that the scent, whether due to the moss or the blend, reminds me slightly of the chemical used for perms in hair salons: an ochre and acidic smell. Nevertheless, it is interesting and very masculine. Pierre Cardin was a great innovator, and this perfume clearly demonstrates that.

• Ampa

  January 8, 2015

  

  This eau de parfum arrived via a representative from New Frontline and perfumes from the 80s. They told me it was the usual scent of Queen Sofia. A sample tube fell in love with me and I searched for it at a high price; it lasted a day with a few drops, justifying the cost. A year ago I bought it on Amazon from the US and had problems with Customs: they wanted to know what I wanted it for… to drink it? They held it for 15 days and I paid 50€ in taxes; the bottle cost me around 140€. The worst part is that, although it came sealed, upon opening it smelled bad: it was oxidised and the colour was darker. I was cheated. If anyone knows a cologne similar to CHOC DE CARDIN or can buy it in Spain (dark blue box, purple semicircles, red C surrounded by blue), please let me know. Many thanks.

• Ampa

  January 9, 2015

  

  This perfume water arrived via a representative from New Frontline and perfumes from the 80s. They told me it was the usual scent of Queen Sofia. A small test tube captivated me, and I sought it out at a high price; a few drops lasted all day, justifying the cost. A year ago, I purchased it on Amazon from the US and encountered customs issues: they wanted to know why I wanted it… to drink it? They held it for 15 days, and I paid €50 in taxes; the bottle cost around €140. The worst part is that, although it came sealed, upon opening it smelled wrong: it was oxidised and the colour was darker. I was cheated. If anyone knows a cologne similar to CHOC DE CARDIN or can buy it in Spain (dark blue box, purple semicircles, red C surrounded by blue), please let me know. Many thanks.

• Sidonie

  October 14, 2021

  

  The first time I heard of Choc de Cardin was in ‘The Mystery of Perfume’ by Rita Schnitzer, a small illustrated book that I still keep and recommend (even if second-hand). It was my guiding light when I started in the world of fragrances. The book, from the mid-80s, describes Choc as a ‘modern Chypre’ for urban and nocturnal people, like the perfume of the Movida Madrileña. But here lies a mental chaos: any resemblance between that description and what I have is a coincidence. I bought it on Notino; my bottle is round-flattened with a gold cap. I presume there has been a reformulation because the scent does not match the old reviews from the blue and purple box. This current Choc is not intense or dark: a bright but fleeting citrus opening, a medium aromatic heart with notes of bath gel (basil and moss), and a soft aldehydic ambery finish with floral undertones and light wood. I do not believe it is the same one described by other users; mine lasts three hours and has minimal sillage. Perhaps the original was meant to seduce, but this one is for showering and walking the children. It is aldehydic and chypre, a cousin of the original Eau de Courrèges, but kinder and with less dizzying aldehydes. It feels clean and subtle, a ‘layered’ version.

• Sidonie

  October 19, 2021

  

  The first time I heard of Choc de Cardin was in ‘The Mystery of Perfume’ by Rita Schnitzer, a small illustrated book I still own and recommend (even if second-hand). It was my guiding light when I began my journey into fragrances. Published in the mid-80s, the book describes Choc as a ‘modern chypre’ for urban, nocturnal people, akin to the perfume of the Movida Madrileña. Yet, there is a mental chaos here: any resemblance between that description and what I have is pure coincidence. I bought it on Notino; my bottle is round-flattened with a gold cap. I presume there has been a reformulation, as the scent does not match old reviews of the blue and purple box. This current Choc is not intense or dark: a brilliant but fleeting citrus opening, an aromatic heart with nuances of bath gel (basil and moss), and a soft, honeyed aldehydic finish with floral undertones and light wood. I do not believe it is the same one other users described; mine lasts three hours with minimal sillage. Perhaps the original was meant to seduce, but this is for showering and walking the children. It is aldehydic and chypre, a cousin to the original Eau de Courrèges, but kinder and with less nauseating aldehydes. It feels clean and subtle, a ‘layered’ version.

• Selene

  November 14, 2021

  

  Green, aromatic and highly intriguing. It avoids clichés, possessing its own distinct personality. The opening of bergamot, green notes, and basil is exquisitely orchestrated, evoking the finest aspects of classic chypre/herbal fragrances. It is not heavy; it leans strongly towards citrus freshness yet remains neither simple nor weak: the moderate civet base and the bite of the iris root add complexity. Honey and florals play a constant game, while moss takes the lead as time passes. It feels comfortable in a unisex context, akin to a citrusy, fresh version of Mistouko with facets reminiscent of Vent Vert. Balanced, neither metallic nor overpowering. Reviewed from a vintage sample from the 90s. Ideal if you enjoy classic green chypres with citrus and floral touches.