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Home Fragrances Carven The Collection Paris Manille
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Eau de parfum

Carven Paris Manille

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Segment:
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Fragrance information:

Identity and History of Carven Paris Manille

Released in 2017, Carven Paris Manille is a women's fragrance from the legendary French house Carven, a brand whose history is infused with the spirit of freedom and youth in postwar Paris.

This perfume is part of the prestigious The Collection line, highlighting its exclusivity and connection to the brand's heritage.

Paris Manille, known in Russia as "Paris Manila," presents a harmonious blend of chypre and fruity chords, making it a modern interpretation of classic themes.

Positioning and How to Wear Paris Manille

As a women's fragrance, Carven Paris Manille is perfect for confident young women who appreciate elegance with a hint of exoticism.

In Eau de Parfum format, it offers balanced longevity, unfolding gradually on the skin.

For optimal effect, spot application on pulse points is recommended, and to create a light fragrance cloud, try entering the cloud by spraying it on clothing.

This perfume is ideal for the spring-summer season, adding freshness to everyday looks or evening outings, thanks to its multifaceted character.

Brand Style and Influence

Carven, founded in 1945, has always been associated with innovation and femininity, and Paris Manille continues this tradition by offering a contemporary take on chypre compositions.

Although information about the specific perfumer is unavailable, the fragrance reflects the brand's DNA through bold combinations of notes, such as fruity, green, and woody accents.

This makes it a significant release in Carven's portfolio, attracting the attention of refined perfume enthusiasts and strengthening the brand's reputation as a creator of unique aromatic stories.

Similar Fragrances to Explore

If you enjoyed Paris Manille, be sure to try these similar options: Sisley Soir de Lune with its romantic notes, Montale Tropical Wood for lovers of exotic woody chords, and Jacques Fath Ellipse, which offers an elegant fruity-floral composition.

Each of them reveals new facets in the world of perfumery, allowing you to expand your collection and find the perfect complement for different moods.

For more information, visit the official Carven brand website: www.carven.fr.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance pyramid of Carven Paris Manille begins with a vibrant start: carambola and pink pepper create a juicy and spicy accord that instantly captivates with its exotic freshness.

In the heart of the composition, plum and wormwood unfold, adding fruity sweetness and green freshness, which gives the fragrance depth and intrigue, reminiscent of warm summer days.

The base notes of white musk and patchouli provide longevity and a warm, earthy finish, harmoniously concluding the composition and leaving a delicate trail on the skin.

This dynamic evolution from the initial spiciness through the fruity-green heart to the cozy woody base makes Paris Manille a multifaceted and memorable fragrance that evolves throughout the day, offering new nuances with each application.

Gender Female
Brand Carven
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.carven.fr
Year of production 2017
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Jacques Bogart Group

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Carambola
Carambola
Note photo Pink pepper
Pink pepper
Note photo Plum
Plum
Note photo Wormwood
Wormwood
Note photo Musk
Musk
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli

Top notes

Carambola Pink pepper

Heart notes

Plum Wormwood

Base notes

Musk Patchouli

Families

Family Chypre Chypre
Family Fruit Fruit

Fragrance characteristics

based on 16 opinions
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
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
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
Noticeable
4
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
6%
Unisex
19%
Female
75%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
25%
Theatre
25%
Office
25%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
67%
For what style / mood
Casual
25%
Gala
0%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
33%
46+ years old
17%
Any
17%
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
50%
Enter the cloud
12%
1-2 atomisations
12%
2-3 atomisations
12%
3-4 atomisations
12%
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
20%
On the wrist
20%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
20%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
20%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
20%
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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
12%
Enter the cloud
38%
1-2 atomisations
12%
2-3 atomisations
12%
3-4 atomisations
12%
4-5 sprays
12%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
20%
Exoticism
30%
Luxury
20%
Euphoria
10%
Passion
10%
Joy
10%
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
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
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
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
Excellent quality
5
Spray
Spray
Excellent quality
5
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
Excellent quality
5
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Good work, a truly high-quality chypre. Patchouli and plum here combine perfectly with bitter herbs and spices. The fragrance is fresh and sharp, yet very elegant and noble. Definitely worth paying attention to, especially if you love chypre compositions 🌸
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What an amazing chypre! The fragrance is simply stunning. Plum with the bright fruity tartness of carambola creates an incredibly exotic sensation. Wormwood and pepper, along with musk and patchouli - it's all in harmony. A truly rare case where you can detect the entire pyramid
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I wouldn't say chypre fragrances are my weakness, but this particular scent surprised me. It's as if it removes all the negative associations I had with this category. A very harmonious composition with a European style, which makes it stand out among others. A real competitor on the market! ))
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Plum with mossy notes, framed by bitter wormwood, creates an interesting scent. It's a chypre, but it sounds modern. Sisley is a classic for me, but this perfume leans a bit towards the oriental side
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This patchouli fragrance is simply a nightmare. The first thing that hits your nose is some icy camphor that seems to cut into your head and spread everywhere, leaving only unpleasant sensations. Following this sharp start, dark patchouli appears, but it's so dry and clean that it seems unnatural. I understand it's patchouli, but its boundaries are blurred, and it only causes bewilderment.

The strangest thing is how the main note is handled. I looked at the pyramid, and instead of the expected vetiver and grapefruit, there were carambola and plum. This surprised me, but not in a good way. It seems the perfumer tried to create something similar to Red Vetiver Montale, but it only turned out confusing. Deep in the composition, I found some apricot-plum nuance which, together with musk, creates something strange and uncomfortable.

I don't know what carambola smells like, but it seems to be responsible for this watery-tropical hint that you can only catch if you try very hard. The perfumer's work is surprising, but not in a positive sense - the fragrance is not multifaceted, but rather tangled and incomprehensible. If you like patchouli and modern chypres with fruits, then Paris-Manille might suit you, but I wouldn't recommend it 😒
3/5
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On me, the fragrance turned out to be too bitter and spicy. Unfortunately, I didn't experience the beauty that everyone talked about. It smelled completely different on the blotter. You definitely should test it on yourself before deciding to buy it
4/5
4
The fragrance really sparks curiosity. Plum is quite sharp, and the fruity notes are sweet-sour, creating an interesting contrast. Musk adds depth, and the spicy accord gives it a certain mystery. I expected to find wormwood, but unfortunately, I didn't detect it. Overall, I can't decide if I like it or not
4/5
4
Chypre, plum, wormwood, pepper, and patchouli - that's what's mixed in here. Musk and starfruit, unfortunately, aren't felt, which is a shame, I would have liked them. Overall, the fragrance isn't bad, it smells beautiful and elegant. Longevity is also good, but something is missing 😒
4/5
4
The patchouli in this fragrance is quite bright, with a bitter and earthy undertone, adding a bit of pepper and plum jam. It's simply an excellent choice for autumn, but only if you're not afraid of patchouli 😄
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5
A scent that's hard to grasp immediately. It's soft, chypre, but not too intrusive. It starts with herbaceous patchouli notes, and then a light chypre quality unfolds in the heart. But it's so smoothed out that it doesn't cause discomfort, it doesn't hit you in the nose. This isn't a scent that immediately jumps out at you. There's a slight sweetness from fruits, but not too cloying, without vanilla. In the base, there's a dense, oily patchouli that's pleasant to wear. Overall, it's unisex, not loud, rather politically correct. Ideal for the office, all in subtle nuances 🤔
4/5
4
The fragrance, like Paris Mascate, truly has its own unique charm. Plum, wormwood, and patchouli create a real atmosphere. The spicy accent is present, but it's not too intrusive. The scent is dense, leaves a trail, and pleases with its longevity
5/5
5
This chypre fragrance truly impresses with its elegance and depth. First, you notice a bright ripe plum with pink pepper, which immediately catches your attention. Then it unfolds with artemisia and patchouli, creating an interesting composition on a musky base. Out of the entire collection, this particular perfume captivated me the most with its magical scent 🌸
5/5
5
What a strange approach to fruity chypre fragrances. It all looks like an attempt to make something noble and elegant, but in reality, it just turns out memorable because of this musky and artemisia-patchouli base. And the fruits? They seem to be here just for show, with a hint of pepper, but nothing more. I don't know, maybe someone will like it, but I find it just intrusive and unbearable ))
5/5
5
Carven Paris Manilla eau de parfum is just incredible! It stands out from the rest and evokes different associations for everyone. There's almost no information about the brand, and nothing at all is known about the perfumer. Facebook suggests diving into mysterious Asian patchouli, which transports you to a world of myths and temptation. The fragrance name - Manilla - is linked to the capital of the Philippines, where this shrub grows, emphasizing its oriental roots. The fragrance is classified as a floral chypre, but some consider it a classic woody scent. This diversity is where the magic of this fragrance lies ✨
5/5
5
I can't say how it would sound on a man, but on me, a blonde, this fragrance is simply magnificent. Warm and spicy, it evokes true delight. I enjoyed it all night, and it doesn't get tiresome or irritating. The main thing is that it's not sweet. Reminiscent of oriental notes. Simply a fairy tale
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