Name: Caleche Parfum Hermès
Brand: Hermès
Rating: 4.36 (289 reviews)

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Hermès Caleche Parfum is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1961, the nose behind this composition is Guy Robert. The top notes are aldehydes, neroli, bergamot, lemon, and mandarin; the heart features lily root, ylang-ylang, jasmine, gardenia, lily of the valley, and rose; while the base is composed of oakmoss, sandalwood, frankincense, vetiver, musk, cypress, amber, cedar, tonka…

jerry drake September 27, 2021

It’s not the first time an absolute gem has jumped out at me while I’m hunting for treasures in thrift stores or neighborhood perfumeries, lost in my thoughts. And once again, a smile. Caleche is a perfume with character and maturity, like a woman who knows what she’s about and leans into her natural beauty and elegance that years don’t take away, like a cat basking in the afternoon sun. It has old-school formality; it’s potent and demanding. In fact, that very demand is what leads some to prematurely call it dated. The typical aldehyde accord of its generation doesn’t sound very modern among today’s fragrances, and its resonant body, voluminous like the sound of organ pipes, is vastly different from the coquettish berry and vanilla waters of now. An immediate greeting of aldehydes and citrus with woody nuances catches you at first. When the opening yields to the floral heart, the impression is of a secure, deep, and nuanced fragrance. That’s the true charm of classic perfumery. The heart is a blend of notable florals, but what stands out on my skin is a sublime combination of rose, jasmine, and violet. There’s still a throbbing woody heart as the citrus fades. Caleche’s base has an earthy touch. The scent becomes more masculine as it dries down, yet floral echoes linger until the very end. The wood is beautifully complemented by well-crafted musk and vetiver. Perfumes at this level make you wonder if it’s worth dedicating yourself solely to vintages instead of spending on modern but soulless proposals.

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jerry drake September 27, 2021

It’s not the first time an absolute gem has jumped out at me while I’m hunting for treasures in thrift stores or neighborhood perfumeries, lost in my thoughts. And once again, a smile. Caleche is a perfume with character and maturity, like a woman who knows what she’s about and leans into her natural beauty and elegance that years don’t take away, like a cat basking in the afternoon sun. It has old-school formality; it’s potent and demanding. In fact, that very demand is what leads some to prematurely call it dated. The typical aldehyde accord of its generation doesn’t sound very modern among today’s fragrances, and its resonant body, voluminous like the sound of organ pipes, is vastly different from the coquettish berry and vanilla waters of now. An immediate greeting of aldehydes and citrus with woody nuances catches you at first. When the opening yields to the floral heart, the impression is of a secure, deep, and nuanced fragrance. That’s the true charm of classic perfumery. The heart is a blend of notable florals, but what stands out on my skin is a sublime combination of rose, jasmine, and violet. There’s still a throbbing woody heart as the citrus fades. Caleche’s base has an earthy touch. The scent becomes more masculine as it dries down, yet floral echoes linger until the very end. The wood is beautifully complemented by well-crafted musk and vetiver. Perfumes at this level make you wonder if it’s worth dedicating yourself solely to vintages instead of spending on modern but soulless proposals.

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