How it smells
It smells mostly warm spicy and musky. Bergamot and cardamom at the top, cardamom and jasmine in the middle and amber and ambroxan at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Carre notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Bourbon French Parfums Carre EDP in detail
Bourbon French Parfums is the house behind Carre EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Roja Dove Roja Burlington 1819 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and ambroxan are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Carre?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Outlands spread further.
Other Bourbon French Parfums perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Anastasia, Eau de Pluie and Eleftorea.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Roja Dove Roja Burlington 1819 is a better fit.
Carre: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Roja Dove Roja Burlington 1819 is a lighter match.
If you like Carre, try these
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Burlington 1819 (12 shared notes), Prada Intense (11 shared notes) and Amouage Outlands (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Who would like Carre?
People who enjoy warm spicy and musky smells.
Can women wear Carre?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.