L’Anarchiste by Caron
Men 2000
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Description
L'Anarchiste by Caron is a woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by perfumer Richard Fraysse. Its olfactive structure unfolds with top notes of mint and African orange blossom; a heart of cinnamon, vetiver, Virginia cedar, guaiac wood, and sandalwood; and a base of musk.
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Leading answer I own it
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Season
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Time of day
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About L’Anarchiste
L’Anarchiste by Caron is a woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by perfumer Richard Fraysse. Its olfactive structure unfolds with top notes of mint and African orange blossom; a heart of cinnamon, vetiver, Virginia cedar, guaiac wood, and sandalwood; and a base of musk.
Green, herbal and fougère Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
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Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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L’ANARCHISTE by Caron is the exact opposite of what its name suggests: it is a conformist, discreet fragrance, without any fuss. It possesses a serious acidic note, neither particularly citrusy nor refreshing, but rather sober. It’s as if the young rebel had transformed into a stern gentleman who only oxygenates the atmosphere with a mentholated touch and a spiced neroli. Ideal for reading in an old library, it is more woody than citrus, with a soft cinnamon and blond tobacco base. Guaiac blends cedar and vetiver, moving them away from the herbaceous and towards unctuous oriental resins. I detected a sweet meliferous touch, like molasses in just the right measure, giving an intoxicating sensation. To test it, one must bring the nose close to the skin; it has almost no trail, but its complexity is enormous.
It is a rare fragrance. The creation date does not match its scent: it recalls nineties fougères, but with a sinister side, like blood mixed with mouldy plasterboard ceilings in a forgotten apartment. It smells of dental fluorine, very hygienised, over a base of unpleasant dampness, between bone wax and something macabre, although not so much due to the classic shaving foam notes. In the mid-phase it improves: mint, spicy cinnamon, lavender (not listed) and that nineties hygiene sensation, like shaving spray or toothpaste. It was not a success and I am not surprised by the mess between name, bottle and scent. The bottle and name are suggestive, but the perfume smells like a Soviet dentist’s consultation; I would have added a mouldy musk, a catacomb and dampness, which would have suited it perfectly.
I tried all the masculine Caron fragrances in samples and they are interesting for their price. They are aristocratic scents that transport you to another era. L’Anarchiste, as Spartacus says, is strange and I was shocked when I applied it. It is an uncommon scent; although the notes are common, the blend is interesting and mysterious. The ferrous accord, almost like blood, is very noticeable. Along with the mint, it smells cold, like a heavy’s clothes, although the cinnamon and woods prevent it from being too chilly. It is an unknown fragrance, even for experts, with good value for money and a peculiar aroma. I wore it in early September and I think it works well in all seasons, except for informal occasions, as it does not have a heavy trail.