Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique
The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and fresh. Clary sage and bay leaf at the top, mango and litchi in the middle and leather and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique 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
Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique in detail
Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique is made by Pierre Cardin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros but less than Azzaro and Aramis Devin.
Is Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Azzaro and Aramis Devin last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique: day or night?
It works in the day and at night.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Azzaro is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Pierre Cardin perfumes worth knowing
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Pour Monsieur, Pierre Cardin and Rose Cardin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh smells and notes like mango and leather. Less obvious notes include aldehydes, jasmine and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
If you like Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique, try these
Similar picks to try: Azzaro (6 shared notes), Aramis Devin (6 shared notes), Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (7 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Beverly Hills Red starts from €30.
More questions
When did Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique come out?
It came out in 1990.
Can men wear Choc de Cardin Eau Tonique?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.