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Must de Cartier

1981 · For women · Woody

Must de Cartier by Cartier was launched in 1981, a woody fragrance for women, composed by Jean-Jacques Diene. Its accord profile is led by woody, powdery and amber. Key notes: Leather, Carnation and Vetiver.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, powdery, amber
Key notesLeather, Carnation, Vetiver, Orris Root
Community rating4.21/5 from 2,549 votes

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Accord profile

woody13%powdery11%amber11%aromatic11%vanilla10%green10%sweet10%balsamic9%citrus8%animalic8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Must de Cartier (1981) opens with a sharp green breath of galbanum and Brazilian rosewood, a bracing overture that quickly gives way to a dense, leathery heart. There, carnation and orris root cast a powdery veil over vetiver, ylang-ylang, and a bouquet of rose, jasmine, and narcissus, while musk and a whisper of orchid add depth. The base is a classic oriental tapestry: amber, vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, and civet anchored by vetiver, leaving a warm, animalic trail that lingers for hours.

This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate bold, structured orientals with a vintage character. Its woody-powdery-amber profile (woody 100%, powdery 83%, amber 82%) suits cool weather and evening wear, and it flatters those who enjoy leather and civet in a refined, old-school composition. Perfumer Jean-Jacques Diener crafted a scent that feels both opulent and grounded—ideal for anyone seeking a discontinued gem that still commands attention.

中文簡介

Must de Cartier(1981)以白松香同巴西玫瑰木嘅青綠前調開場,清新帶刺。核心係皮革、康乃馨同鳶尾根嘅粉質骨幹,混合香根草、依蘭、玫瑰、茉莉同水仙,再加麝香同蘭花,層次豐富。基調係經典東方調:琥珀、雲呢拿、檀香、零陵香豆同靈貓香,以香根草收尾,留下溫暖而帶動物感嘅餘韻。

呢支香水適合鍾情復古東方調嘅收藏家,木質、粉質同琥珀感突出(木質100%、粉質83%、琥珀82%),冷天或夜晚用最啱,亦適合喜歡皮革同靈貓香嘅人。調香師 Jean-Jacques Diener 打造出華麗又穩重嘅氣質,係停產寶藏中仍極具存在感嘅選擇。

Reference data

HouseCartier
NameMust de Cartier
Launched1981
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyWoody
PerfumerJean-Jacques Diene
Notes recorded19
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Must de Cartier?

Must de Cartier by Cartier: top notes are Galbanum and Brazilian Rosewood; heart notes are Leather, Carnation, Vetiver, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Musk, Yellow Narcissus and Neroli; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Civet and Vetiver.

What accords does Must de Cartier have?

The dominant accords recorded for Must de Cartier are woody (100.0%); powdery (83.2%); amber (81.8%); aromatic (80.9%); vanilla (77.4%).

Who created Must de Cartier?

Must de Cartier by Cartier was composed by Jean-Jacques Diene.

When was Must de Cartier launched?

Must de Cartier by Cartier was first released in 1981.

What does Must de Cartier smell like?

Must de Cartier is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Leather, Carnation and Vetiver.

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