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Eau de toilette

Hermès Caleche

Gender image: Female
Gender:
Female
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

Discover the legendary fragrance Caleche by Hermès, released in 1961 and becoming one of the brand's first women's perfumes, embodying the elegance and sophistication of French style.

This release is part of the eponymous collection and available as Eau de Toilette, maintaining its relevance over decades.

Caleche reflects the rich history of Hermès, dating back to 1837 when Thierry Hermès founded a harness workshop, and today the brand is renowned for its impeccable taste in perfumery.

Positioning and Wearability

This Women's fragrance has a moderate sillage that leaves a subtle but memorable trail, ideal for everyday wear.

For optimal effect, we recommend 1 to 2 sprays on the skin and stepping into the cloud for clothing, ensuring a balanced dosage.

The fragrance is suitable for all seasons but especially harmoniously unfolds in spring and summer, thanks to fresh accents, and will be a faithful companion for the office, dates, or special occasions.

Creators and Influence

The creator of this masterpiece was the talented perfumer Guy Robert, whose work helped Hermès establish itself in the world of high perfumery.

Caleche belongs to the Aldehyde and Floral families, emphasizing its classic and timeless character.

The fragrance significantly influenced the brand's reputation, setting standards of elegance, and can be compared to icons such as Amouage Dia Woman, Chanel No. 5, and Amouage Gold Woman, which also symbolize refinement in perfumery.

For more detailed information, visit the official Hermès website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance pyramid of Caleche begins with sparkling top notes, including Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cypress, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli and Orange Blossom, creating a fresh and vibrant start.

At the heart of the composition, delicate floral chords unfold: Gardenia, Iris, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Rose and Ylang-ylang, adding depth and femininity.

The base consists of warm and lasting notes: Ambergris, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Cedar and Musk, which ensure longevity and charm, finishing the composition with an elegant finale.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Hermès
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.hermes.com
Year of production 1961
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette

Composition pyramid

Aldehydes
Bergamot
Cypress
Gardenia
Iris
Jasmine
Ambergris
Oak moss
Sandalwood

Fragrance characteristics

based on 9 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
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
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
Medium
3
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
11%
Unisex
22%
Female
67%
What kind of event
Date
33%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
33%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
33%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
17%
Spring
Spring
33%
Summer
Summer
50%
Autumn
Autumn
0%
For what style / mood
Casual
33%
Gala
0%
Classic
33%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
33%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
6%
18-25 years old
6%
26-35 years old
24%
36-45 years
29%
46+ years old
35%
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
20%
Enter the cloud
20%
1-2 atomisations
40%
2-3 atomisations
20%
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
0%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
33%
On the elbow
33%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
40%
1-2 atomisations
20%
2-3 atomisations
20%
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
33%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
17%
Euphoria
17%
Passion
17%
Joy
17%
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
Moderate
2
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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