Prince Matchabelli Cachet Noir
How it smells
It smells mostly amber and warm spicy. Aldehydes and galbanum at the top, carnation and cinnamon in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 1983
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Cachet Noir 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 Noir in detail
Prince Matchabelli is the house behind Cachet Noir.
Cachet Noir sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex spreads further.
Prince Matchabelli perfumes worth knowing
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Wind Song, Golden Autumn and Wind Song Perfume.
How long Cachet Noir stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Amouage Beloved Woman last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Prince Matchabelli Cachet lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by warm spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like carnation and amber. Less obvious notes include pimento, patchouli and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.18 out of 5.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1970.
Cachet Noir dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (10 shared notes), Amouage Beloved Woman (12 shared notes), The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex (17 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (10 shared notes).
More questions
When did Cachet Noir come out?
It came out in 1983.
Is Cachet Noir good for summer?
It is better in fall and winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.