What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is guatemalan cardamom and gooseberry. The heart brings almond and java vetiver oil. On the skin it settles into Madagascar vanilla and musk. Overall it smells almond and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Carte Blanche 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
A closer look at Eclectic Collections Carte Blanche EDP
Eclectic Collections is the house behind Carte Blanche EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
More from Eclectic Collections
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Is Carte Blanche long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Montale Paris Mukhallat and Profumum Roma Profumo Confetto last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Madagascar vanilla and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Carte Blanche price and value
In Europe it costs about €31, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Montale Paris Mukhallat and Profumum Roma Profumo Confetto.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Montale Paris Mukhallat and Profumum Roma Profumo Confetto spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by gourmand and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and gourmand smells and notes like almond and Madagascar vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, benzoin and peru balsam. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Carte Blanche dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Montale Paris Mukhallat (7 shared notes), Profumum Roma Profumo Confetto (5 shared notes), Tauer Perfumes PHI Une Rose de Kandahar unisex (4 shared notes) and The House Of Oud Almond Harmony (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Carte Blanche come out?
It came out in 2020.
Is Carte Blanche better for day or night?
Night. It suits evenings and going out.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Carte Blanche EDP and Carte Blanche?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.