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Eau de toilette

Carven Guirlandes

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Gender:
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

1982: the world took its first breath of Guirlandes Carven. A feminine fragrance from the chypre and floral families. Robertet perfumer — the creative mind behind this fragrance. Available as eau de toilette.

It has a delicate sillage, staying close and personal. Every application feels like a little ritual — longevity is low. Country of origin — France. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition of Guirlandes is built as an expressive line of development, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Carven is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette emphasizes the right density and pace of development.

The internal accord map is shaped by these accords: Citrus, Floral, Fruit and Musc with each one in a clear role. Secondary accord layers such as Wood, Spicy and Cosmetic enrich the profile without taking over. The stylistic positioning is feminine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. In longevity terms Low points to a sustained drydown presence.

In the top tier you catch glowing neon opening notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Hyacinth.

At the core of development you meet Clove, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose and Tuberose carrying a creamy tuberose direction.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Fairy, Citrus, Green and Floral. It also reaches into Fruit, Spicy, Whiteflower and Wood.

Overall Guirlandes reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best judged in wear.

Gender Female
Brand Carven
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.carven.fr
Year of production 1982
Status Discontinued
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Jacques Bogart Group

Composition pyramid

Aldehydes
Bergamot
Galbanum
Clove
Jasmine
Lily of the Valley
Cedar
Oak moss
Sandalwood

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
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Unisex
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Female
100%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
50%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
50%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
17%
Spring
Spring
33%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
17%
For what style / mood
Casual
100%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
100%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
50%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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Aldehydes in perfumery are a real puzzle for many, and I'm one of them. This scent reminds me of my grandma's perfume, sorry fans. It's too heavy, with powdery notes that overwhelm the senses
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The scent is clearly old school. Here are aldehydes, tuberose, and hyacinth, which smells fresh after the rain. The base is mossy-musky, and the bitterness is a bit honeyed and herbaceous. The longevity is simply excellent, that's great! 🌸
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I stumbled upon a vintage fragrance that, fortunately, was quite well-preserved. I immediately felt that the concept was interesting, judging by the name. The floral notes are indeed bright, with many different nuances, they are so fresh and natural, just like a spring garden. But after a while, it became boring; maybe it's just my taste, but tenderness and sweetness alone are clearly not enough. In the end, after a couple of hours, I decided to wash it off. I can't say it's unpleasant, but it somehow got tiresome. It seems some persistent note emerged from the base that I didn't quite like. I didn't bother to figure out who that unpleasant one was. Wear it now? Why not, it's still better than the flat chemistry that clutters perfume stores

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