Declaration d'Un Soir Intense, from Cartier was released in 2014. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Pepper and Pink Pepper, middle notes of Nutmeg and Rose, and base notes of Musk and Sandalwood.
Right! Well I was excited to try this flanker as the original was excellent despite not being my thing so maybe an intense version won't be either? The top notes are a little deceiving, quite smokey but not in a heavy way at all, high end spicy sandalwood, some bite, pink pepper and loads of Rose. To me at least the rose feels a bit different to the original, it's still light but no where near as bright. This rose is slightly powdered and even comes across as violet/iris like at times. Great trail off this and very long lasting, so all in all this truly is an amped up version of the original and worthy of the 'Intense' moniker. Despite this overall positive review, I'm not that taken by it, Cartier have played it quite safe with this flanker probably figuring that they want to remain in keeping with the original. Worth checking out...you could do a lot worse.
Right! Well I was excited to try this flanker as the original was excellent despite not being my thing so maybe an intense version won't be either? The top notes are a little deceiving, quite smokey but not in a heavy way at all, high end spicy sandalwood, some bite, pink pepper and loads of Rose. To me at least the rose feels a bit different to the original, it's still light but no where near as bright. This rose is slightly powdered and even comes across as violet/iris like at times. Great trail off this and very long lasting, so all in all this truly is an amped up version of the original and worthy of the 'Intense' moniker. Despite this overall positive review, I'm not that taken by it, Cartier have played it quite safe with this flanker probably figuring that they want to remain in keeping with the original. Worth checking out...you could do a lot worse.