Prince Matchabelli Cachet
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly green and earthy. Aldehydes and galbanum at the top, vetiver and jasmine in the middle and oakmoss and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 1970
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Cachet 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
Prince Matchabelli Cachet in detail
Prince Matchabelli is the house behind Cachet.
Prince Matchabelli perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Wind Song, Golden Autumn and Wind Song Perfume.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Which weather suits Cachet
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by earthy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and earthy smells and notes like vetiver and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include green grass, orris root and civet. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Cachet for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1983.
Perfumes that smell like Cachet
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (10 shared notes), Robert Piguet Bandit (11 shared notes), Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 Gres (7 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabochard (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabochard starts from €28.
Quick answers
Can men wear Cachet?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Cachet expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1970.