French Cancan by Caron
Women 1936
Description
French Cancan by Caron is a floral fragrance for women. This creation was launched in 1936 under the olfactory direction of Ernest Daltroff. The top notes unfold with jasmine, lilac, and violet; the heart reveals a harmony of rose, neroli, iris, patchouli, and valley lily (lily of the valley); while the base notes settle on oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, and lily…
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
506 votes
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Season
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Time of day
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About French Cancan
French Cancan by Caron is a floral fragrance for women. This creation was launched in 1936 under the olfactory direction of Ernest Daltroff. The top notes unfold with jasmine, lilac, and violet; the heart reveals a harmony of rose, neroli, iris, patchouli, and valley lily (lily of the valley); while the base notes settle on oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, and lily root.
White flowers Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Strong
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Character
Tied for the lead Traditionally feminine / Leans feminine / Balanced
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Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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Selene
This floral is a spectacle: a powdery, dark rose with piquant undertones, accented by soft flashes of lilac and violet/iris in the background. An excessively intriguing floral, especially for the season. A delicate dusting of patchouli wraps around the rest to add character. Over time, it becomes more resinous. It’s a tremendously provocative floral; I can imagine it adorning the neck of a bold courtesan. This is the version compared to the extrait. French Can Can has undergone reformulations: it relaunched in the 80s and again in the 00s. In 2011, it returned with more modern ingredients.