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Eau de parfum
Être Café Curieux
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Être Café Curieux — A Fragrance with Character
Être Café Curieux is a unisex eau de parfum from the French house Être, built around an expressive coffee accord.
This fragrance is for those who love unexpected combinations, the atmosphere of old libraries, and gourmand compositions without excessive sweetness.
The Être brand appeared in France in 2022 and from the start chose the idea of originality for its perfumery.
The house name translates from French as "to be" and "to exist," so Café Curieux is perceived as an invitation to express your own style rather than conform to conventional standards.
Olfactory Profile
By character, Être Café Curieux belongs to gourmand and woody fragrances.
Its composition also features citrus, spicy, floral, and unusual "fairytale" nuances that make it layered and memorable.
The opening reveals juicy orange and piquant pink pepper, which adds a light sparkle and a hint of red berries.
Then coffee appears at the heart — rich, dark, and cozy, with that effect that turns the fragrance into a perfumed ritual.
The base features patchouli, the smell of old books, and redcurrant flowers: woody-earthy depth combines with dry paper warmth and a subtle berry-floral accent.
Development and Sillage
On the skin, Café Curieux develops contrastingly: the citrus opening quickly gives way to the coffee heart, then the composition becomes drier, darker, and more textured.
The smell of old books adds an intellectual atmosphere, as if pages of a vintage edition, wooden shelves, and a cup of strong coffee were blended together.
The sillage is stated as very strong, so Être Café Curieux is noticeable in space and suits those who love expressive perfumery.
A moderate number of sprays is enough, especially in a small room or in warm weather: exact recommendations for application to skin and clothing are not specified in the database, and intensity should be assessed gradually.
When and for Whom It Suits
This unisex fragrance unfolds well in the cool season, in the evening, on a walk, at a meeting with friends, or in an atmospheric urban space.
It can appeal to both women and men who choose coffee, woody, and unconventional compositions with a noticeable character.
Café Curieux does not strive to be a universal everyday scent.
Its strong point is a recognizable mood: a combination of orange freshness, spicy spark, roasted coffee, patchouli, and book dust sounds bold, modern, and especially suitable for moments when you want to leave an impression.
Place Among Similar Fragrances
If you enjoy rich compositions with gourmand and woody nuances, for further exploration you might consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
However, Être Café Curieux stands out specifically for the unusual pairing of coffee and the smell of old books, which makes it not just appetizing but atmospheric and almost narrative.
Release Details
Être Café Curieux is presented in an eau de parfum concentration and has unisex positioning.
The release year, affiliation with a specific collection, the perfumer's name, and other concentrations of this fragrance are not specified in the available data.
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