The smell in short
The first thing you smell is coffee and bergamot. The heart brings lily and rosemary. On the skin it settles into moss and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and earthy.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Cafe 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 Franck Boclet Cafe EDP
Franck Boclet is the house behind Cafe EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
More from Franck Boclet
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by Tobacco, Cocaine and Vanille.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
How long Cafe stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like moss and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by earthy and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and earthy smells and notes like lily and moss. Less obvious notes include lemon, orange blossom and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.05 out of 5.
How far Cafe spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €93. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Cafe dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Mugler A*Men (8 shared notes), Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (9 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (9 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl starts from €72.
More questions
Can I wear Cafe to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is Cafe unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.