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Gloria
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Gloria by Cacharel is a woody oriental fragrance for women. Launched in 2002, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are amaretto, amber, hibiscus (Jamaica flower, cayenne) and Bulgarian rose (Damask rose from Bulgaria); the heart notes include vanilla, amber, white pepper and white flowers; while the base notes consist of cherry, almond, tonka bean, styrax and cedar.
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This perfume is ineffable, a masterpiece by Cacharel whose disappearance I cannot fathom. The cherry, almond, and vanilla are the best of it, something very, very special I will never smell again. Please, Cacharel, stop making so much commercial perfume with Amor in a thousand forms and bring this back.
What a treat! What a shame they’ve taken it off the market. I don’t understand why Cacharel releases so many versions of Amor Amor and Noa (which are already overdone) and discontinue such an incredible perfume. Thank goodness I found the exact dupe at Yoydema Parfums, the 53, which smells perfect and lasts just as long as the original.
What a pity they’ve thrown away this gem. It was pure delight for the nose, and I’m dying to see if Cacharel brings it back or releases something that mimics it, because the note truly hooked me.
I agree with the previous reviews; I do not know how Cacharel could have pulled the plug on it. I liked this fragrance very much, but they removed it from the market too soon. However, there are others, such as Amor Amor and all its variations, which continue and continue. A pity.
I remember when I was little, someone gave this perfume to my mother, and she is hyper-demanding about fragrances; she hates strong and sweet scents, so imagine she would not even touch this. That is why it stayed in our house for years until we moved and it got lost. For all that time, I, being curious, would smell it often, and I assure you it never changed scent; it did not turn rancid or alcoholic. To this day I remember the smell: it was extremely strong, sweet, and lasted for ages when you wore it.
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I have Catch Me and Noa and they don’t resemble Gloria at all; this perfume has lots of vanilla and amber and feels creamy, its longevity is very good and personally it reminds me of the style of Lalique Le Parfum, this from the middle phase. Very good without doubt, I hope to get one soon; the one I got is for a little friend who has been looking for it a lot.
I own Catch Me and Noa, and they do not resemble Gloria at all. This perfume has plenty of vanilla and amber and feels creamy. Its longevity is very good, and for me, it recalls the style of Lalique Le Parfum from the dry-down phase. Very good indeed; I hope to get one soon. The one I found is for a friend who has been searching for it for a long time.
Oops, I think I deleted the comment comparing Gloria to Catch Me and Noa. Today I am wearing it and want to add that it also has a touch of cherry, and it is not a fake smell; it smells like the fruit. So if you are looking for that kind of scent in a perfume, this is an option.
Gloria lives on within SDV by Guerlain. I do not know how, but on my skin, with one on each wrist, the differences are minimal. It makes no sense; it could be mere perception, but it seems incredibly similar to me. After three hours, differences appear: Gloria has less intensity (perhaps due to age) and leans more towards red fruit, while SDV goes more towards vanilla. The biggest difference is in the boozy note, but it is minimal. On my skin, the differences are minimal, both for me and those around me.
This was my first ‘for women’ cologne. The ‘for women’ part is because it was sweet and spiced, far from the fresh ones. It had a touch that made it unique. I still keep the bottle with a cork, although it no longer smells the same. I was heartbroken when it was discontinued and searched everywhere without success. I do not know if I would like it as much today, as my tastes have changed, but back then it was my fragrance and people recognised me by the scent.
The seductive revenge of the jazz divas of chaotic, cold sensuality. To understand Gloria without smelling it, look for the cover of My Funny Valentine by Michelle Pfeiffer or Where Life Begins by Madonna. Blending a sad liqueur like amaretto with a blood cherry was a simple idea executed with excellence. Gloria evokes the red dress of a woman with crimson lips. It abuses the harmony between amaretto and cherry, accompanied by a crunchy almond and some floral sparkles. There is also a slightly dishevelled oriental amber. One cannot live on sighs alone; Gloria disappoints me slightly in its trail and longevity. It lasts 7 to 9 hours, but on my skin it is only noticeable a few centimetres away. The fury of Balenciaga’s red dresses and the sensuality of Jessica Rabbit are embodied in Gloria. Is it the name or the noun that does it? If it had incense… but that could be camouflaged by cigarette smoke. Thinking about it, it stumbles in the trail, so do not get it.
This perfume is so special, full of personality and very distinctive. Gloria smells like sweet cherries soaked in amaretto liqueur, and they blend beautifully. Upon spraying, the amaretto shouts while only a whisper of rose is noticeable. Then, the vanilla and amber emerge, and ten minutes later the cherry explodes, as if bathing in liqueur alongside a tonka bean. Gloria had originality apart from her beauty, and it seems that is a crime in the perfume world. Removing a creation like this is a grave mistake.
Smells fantastic, like a luxury shower gel or shampoo—sweet and lasting all day. Today I picked up the last bottle from the local chemist and fell in love. I adore the design, the colour, and the atomiser; everything feels modern and chic. The scent still reminds me of an expensive, elegant shampoo: creamy, boozy vanilla with a spicy, almond note. It brings to mind old dolls that always smelled of something sweet.
There is no perfume on the market that resembles it, not remotely… I do not understand why they withdrew it.
I will never understand why they discontinued it. It was a marvel 🙁
Gloria was simply exultant. I would love to have it more present, but I haven’t smelled it in years and can’t critique it with a clear head; I recall that when you tried it, you associated it with jubilation, joy, bliss. It had a markedly sexy air, but it didn’t make you think of sex, rather of happiness. It carried that woody almond note and a realistic sweetness that was in fashion in 2002 (Sensi, The Dragon’s Kiss), but it stood out thanks to the cherry and vanilla, which gave it a sparkly, insolent, and deliciously youthful vibe. Sensi was another great perfume, more intellectual, velvety, and mature; the Cartier one more strange and enchanting. Gloria’s almond was cheerful, fruity, it had something that made you think of that last wave of the seventies hippies, exotic oils, worn-out jeans, and bead necklaces. Curiously, a perfume so well-made, where the name, bottle, scent, and campaign had not a single flaw, lasted only half a TV news bulletin. Shortly after, Cacharel pulled off the flop they were looking for with Amor Amor, a perfume much more banal than Gloria, which, while not my style, was, er, simply glorious. What came after was one disaster after another: Promesse, Liberté, Scarlett, Catch Me, Yes I am… none up to the height of their predecessors. Cacharel has never been an author house, but it always had the key to grasp the zeitgeist of its time and bottle it with mastery, to sell like hotcakes without neglecting the evocative part. The innocent and virginal floral of the eighties like Anais Anais, the perfidious and sinister incense-laden nard of Lou Lou (my favourite of the brand), the eccentric fruity ones of the nineties in Eden, the zen waters in Noa, and the hedonistic sexy of the noughties in Gloria… masterpieces further and further from the bland and garrulous house that Cacharel has become.
Gloria was simply exultant. I would love to have it closer, but I have not smelled it for millions of years; I remember that upon trying it, you associated it with jubilation, joy, and bliss. It had a markedly sexy air, but it did not make you think of sex, but of happiness. It carried that woody almond note and a realistic sweetness fashionable in 2002 (Sensi, The Dragon’s Kiss), but it differentiated itself thanks to the cherry and vanilla, which gave it a sparkling, insolent, and deliciously youthful air. Sensi was another great perfume, more intellectual, velvety, and mature, the strangest and most enchanting from Cartier. Gloria’s almond was cheerful, fruity, with something that made you think of that last wave of hippies in the 70s, exotic oils, worn jeans, and bead necklaces. Curiously, a perfume so well made, where the name, bottle, aroma, and campaign had no flaws, lasted only half a news broadcast. Shortly after, Cacharel struck with Amor Amor, a perfume much more banal than Gloria, which, while not my style, was, er, simply glorious. What followed was one disaster after another: Promesse, Liberté, Scarlett, Catch Me, Yes I Am… none up to the height of their predecessors. Cacharel was never an author house, but it always had the key to bottle the zeitgeist of its time with mastery, selling like hotcakes without neglecting the evocative part: the innocent floral of the 80s with Anaïs Anaïs, the perfidious incensed neroli of Lou Lou (my favourite), the eccentric fruity of the 90s in Eden, the zen waters of Noa, and the sexy hedonist of Gloria… masterpieces further and further from the bland house Cacharel has become.
Where can one get it? It lasted an eternity and smelled incredibly. I think it was one of the pre-gourmands without being quite so, because one could detect the liquor and almond, yet at the same time it was woody without being so. Unique.
I never tried the Eau de Toilette of Gloria, but the Brume Fraîcheur gave me the key: it smells like Loulou from the 90s, that fragrance worn by all the fun, non-discreet girls. In Loulou, synthetic neroli was king, and here it returns with force, even if not stated on the card; it is a supporting tuberose worthy of an Oscar. Every time I smell my arm, I relive those years. Gloria is like Loulou in EDT version: synthetic, zesty, and fun, proving that chemistry can be as beautiful as a natural flower. It is sweet, a precursor to fruitchoulis without that current cloyingness, and loaded with amber, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and styrax. A floral space accord with rose, neroli, iris, jasmine, orange blossom, and white flowers. The bottle is as polystyrene and vinyl as those of Loulou or Eden. It is intense, very intense, and it takes me back to when any fun girl would answer with shamelessness: ‘Loulou? Oui, c’est moi. Gloria? Oui, c’est moi aussi.’
Exactly 17 years, 4 months, and 17 days, Checkfresh says my bottle has been around, and I dare to say it smells the same as the first day. Nothing new I can add that hasn’t already been said: a brandied, ambered cherry with a very marked presence of pepper. It gives me the sensation on smelling it that there is also a coffee note, but I suppose it’s the combination of all of them. It came to my hands, so to speak, by chance. It was a gift for my mother that didn’t quite take; too strong according to her, and the truth is I don’t know what I was thinking. At that time she was still faithful to Anaïs and one can say that Gloria is totally the opposite: it is a sensual, mysterious, almost decadent perfume, with incredible longevity and a scent so characteristic that I have never smelled anything that resembles it worthily. I enjoyed it immensely, especially in my early youth, and I reserved it exclusively for weekend night outings. When I found out they were discontinuing it, I started using it drop by drop and so until today. It only brings me good memories, the truth is, but I have decided it has come its hour. I have little left, about 20 ml, but I smell it right now and as Neruda would say ‘we of that time are no longer the same’. Gloria, I am no longer myself. At this moment I feel more comfortable with brighter and simpler perfumes, and seeing that chipped bottle that has been with me for almost 20 years, it even bothers my sight. So a pleasure to have met you Gloria, I have been very happy with you, but you are not me, I am.
Checkfresh says my bottle is 17 years, 4 months, and 17 days old, and it smells the same as the first day. Nothing new to add: it is a maraschino cherry, ambered with plenty of pepper. It also gives me a coffee sensation. It came by chance; it was a gift for my mother who did not take to it, saying it was too strong. She kept Anaïs, whereas Gloria is the exact opposite: sensual, mysterious, almost decadent, with incredible longevity and a unique scent. I enjoyed it in my youth, only for night outings. Upon learning it was being discontinued, I used it drop by drop until today. It brings only good memories, but its time has come. I have about 20 ml left; I smell it now, and as Neruda would say, we are no longer the same. Gloria, I am no longer myself. I feel more comfortable with luminous perfumes, and that old bottle even gets in my way. A pleasure to have known you, Gloria; I was happy with you, but you are not me, I am me.
It is an exceptional perfume, sweet and very ambered, like a fine confection. I do not understand why they discontinued it. The note of amaretto and cherry is very noticeable, and as it dries, a very realistic vanilla emerges, nothing synthetic, with tonka bean, amber, and wood. It is creamy, sensual, and not at all invasive, one of Cacharel’s best creations. There are new amber perfumes like Yes I Am or Amor Amor, but there is no comparison. A beautiful perfume.
I am not an expert; I am simply sharing my experience. I never liked perfumes, preferring baby cologne for years. One day in a shop, they offered me to try Gloria. Reluctantly, I let them dab it on and carried on. Some time later, I remembered, brought my wrist to my nose, and… WOW! Nothing had ever enchanted me so much. Unfortunately, I had no budget, but I always wanted to own it. When someone offered me testers, I asked for Gloria without hesitation. What happiness to have it in my hands. When I went back to ask for a tester, they told me it was discontinued… what a pity. I have a special affection for it; luckily, there is a replica that smells almost the same. That is my story, Gloria.
I’m not an expert, I just write to share my experience with this perfume. I never liked the scents of the perfumes I tried… I preferred a thousand times to apply baby cologne and did so for a long time. One day, walking into a shop, they offered me to try a fragrance called Gloria… Reluctantly, I stretched out my arm and let them apply it, then continued on my way. After a while, I was still in the shop making many turns, when I remembered and brought my wrist to my nose and… WOW… no perfume had ever achieved that in me, I fell in love with Gloria. Unfortunately, at that time I didn’t have the budget to buy the perfume, but it always stayed in my mind to buy it. I got it when someone offered me perfume testers and without hesitation I asked for the Gloria. What happiness when I had it in my hands… 😊😊😊 When I went back to ask for the tester, I found the sad news that the perfume was discontinued… 🥺 A pity. I have a very special affection for the fragrance; luckily I can still get a dupe that smells almost the same. That is my story, Gloria.
On my skin, it resembles Hot Couture very closely. Between the two, Gloria has a touch more sweetness and coquettishness, whereas HC has a smoky note that gives it a more nocturnal, party-going air. Both are delicious, but Gloria wins on tenderness.
I wore this in my adolescence and adored it so much, both the scent and the advert with that song sounding like The Doors. It was sweet and ambered, lasting for weeks on skin and clothes; I loved it until they discontinued it. Today, in an inspiration shop, upon seeing ‘Gloria’, I asked if it was the old Cacharel one. The girl said yes, I tried it, and I felt like Anton Ego in Ratatouille—thousands of memories! The scent was identical; I bought three bottles in case they ran out. What happiness!
I love this perfume; it’s incredible and transports me to incredible times in my life. Unfortunately, they discontinued it a long time ago. I would like to know if there is any replica that resembles it so I can buy it, thanks.
Gva8680 I just picked up a replica from the Essenzia house and it smells to heaven.
I’m a perfume addict, but without a doubt Gloria by Cacharel is the king; I’ve tried thousands and none equal it. If anyone knows of any copy or equivalent, please let me know.
I already took a copy of Gloria from Perfumes Parlour; it smells like a meadow, though I don’t know how the original is. If anyone knows it and has tried this Parlour version, please let me know what you thought.
Faroli from Parlour perfumes.
This is my first review and it’s for my favourite and so longed-for perfume. I wish it would return, as I haven’t smelled anything like it. At 34, when I was 12, my aunt bought it for me and fell in love with the world of perfumes, leaving me almost half her collection. I’ll never forget that scent, and when I saw it in a shop selling equivalents, I bought it on the spot. The surprise was huge: it evoked that special smell with that marked opening of amaretto, what a delight! All the notes are present, and it’s the scent that made me love perfumes. What a pity they discontinued it and now there are only things that resemble it 😪… The Gloria equivalent is sold in Chile at Yves de Alain Prive 🙌🏻💕✨️
For lovers of vintage, we are a rare club. They may call us strange or out of touch, but we are reflective and nostalgic. I feel the urge to revive the grace of Gloria, that slow and captivating arrival that quickens the heart. It’s magic in the dark. Fortunately, although it’s hard to find cheap, its dry-down is incredible: it begins with a sweet, indulgent almond amaretto, far from today’s sugary scents. It’s not an oriental vanilla, but a sweet, mature blend where the amaretto caramelises with the vanilla before the cedar enters, creating a delicious ménage à trois. More than appealing to the nose, it excites the taste; it’s like eating amaretto. If Gloria were a woman, she would be romantic and make you feel incredibly comfortable. After the sweetness, fresh and floral Damask Rose appears, adding femininity and evoking Eastern goddesses. The sample is nearly empty, but the memory lingers. Great work by Olivier Cresp.
Hello, does anyone know what perfume this reminds you of? This one is delicious and they’ve stopped making it, what a shame!
As I couldn’t try the original as I got it as a child (the website says it was discontinued in 2007), I managed to get an equivalent out of curiosity to have that cherry note. I have no regrets; it’s wonderful. It’s fine and ambered with an almond touch. It’s how Christmas smelled to me when I was little; it’s more of a feeling than a scent.
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