Gloria by Cacharel
Women 2002
Description
Gloria by Cacharel is a woody oriental fragrance for women. Launched in 2002, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are amaretto, amber, hibiscus (Jamaica flower, cayenne), and Bulgarian rose (Damask rose from Bulgaria); the heart notes include vanilla, amber, white pepper, and white flowers; while the base notes consist of cherry, almond, tonka bean, styrax,…
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About Gloria
Gloria by Cacharel is a woody oriental fragrance for women. Launched in 2002, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are amaretto, amber, hibiscus (Jamaica flower, cayenne), and Bulgarian rose (Damask rose from Bulgaria); the heart notes include vanilla, amber, white pepper, and white flowers; while the base notes consist of cherry, almond, tonka bean, styrax, and cedar.
Drinks Musk, amber and animalic Flowers Spices White flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
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Character
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Since I couldn’t try the original because I got it as a kid (the website says it was discontinued in 2007), I grabbed an equivalent just out of curiosity to have that cherry note. No regrets, it’s amazing. It’s fine and ambered with an almond touch. It reminds me of how Christmas smelled when I was little; it’s more of a feeling than just a scent.
Hi, does anyone know what perfume this reminds you of? It’s delicious and they stopped making it, what a shame!
For vintage lovers, we’re a rare club. They might call us strange or out of touch, but we’re reflective and nostalgic. I feel like reliving the magic of Gloria, that slow, captivating arrival that makes your heart race. It’s magic in the dark. Luckily, even though it’s hard to find cheap, its dry-down is incredible: it starts with a sweet, gourmand almond amaretto, far from today’s sugary scents. It’s not oriental vanilla, but a sweet, mature blend where the amaretto caramelizes with vanilla before cedar joins, creating a delicious ménage à trois. It excites the palate more than the nose; it’s like eating amaretto. If Gloria were a woman, she’d be romantic and make you feel super comfortable. After the sweetness, fresh Damask rose appears, adding femininity and evoking Eastern goddesses. The sample is almost empty, but the memory lingers. Great work by Olivier Cresp.
This is my first review, and it’s for my favorite and most longed-for perfume. I hope it comes back because I haven’t smelled anything like it. When I was 12, my aunt bought it for me and fell in love with the world of fragrances, leaving me almost half her collection. I’ll never forget that scent, and when I saw it in a store selling dupes, I bought it on the spot. The surprise was huge: it evoked that special smell with that distinct amaretto opening, what a delight! You can smell all the notes, and it’s the scent that made me love perfumes. What a pity they discontinued it and now there are only things that resemble it 😪… You can find the Gloria equivalent in Chile at Yves de Alain Prive 🙌🏻💕✨️
Faroli from Perfumes Parlour.
I already picked up a copy of Gloria at Perfumes Parlour; it smells like a meadow, though I don’t know how the original is. If anyone knows the original or has tried this Parlour version, let me know what you think.
Gva8680 I just grabbed a replica from the house Essenzia and it smells amazing.
I’m an addict to perfumes, but without a doubt Cacharel’s Gloria is the king; I’ve tried thousands and none equal it. If anyone knows of a copy or equivalent, let me know.
I love this perfume, it’s incredible and transports me to amazing times in my life. Unfortunately, they discontinued it a long time ago; I’d like to know if there’s a replica that resembles it so I can buy it, thanks.
I wore this in my teens and loved it so much—the scent and the commercial with that song sounding like The Doors. It was sweet and ambered, lasted for weeks on skin and clothes, and I adored it until they discontinued it. Today, at an inspiration store, when I saw ‘Gloria,’ I asked if it was the old Cacharel one. The girl said yes, I tried it, and I felt like Anton Ego in Ratatouille—thousands of memories! The scent was identical; I bought three bottles just in case they ran out. What happiness!
On my skin, it’s very similar to Hot Couture. Between the two, Gloria has a bit more sweetness and coquettishness, while HC has a tobacco note that gives it a more nocturnal, party vibe. Both are delicious, but Gloria wins on tenderness.
I’m not an expert; I’m just sharing my experience with this perfume. I never liked the scents of perfumes I tried… I’d rather apply baby cologne a thousand times, and I did that for a long time. One day, walking into a store, they offered me to try a fragrance called Gloria… Reluctantly, I extended my arm, they sprayed it on me, and I kept walking. After a while, still lingering in the store, I remembered to bring my wrist to my nose and… WOW… no perfume had ever done that to me before; I fell in love with Gloria. Unfortunately, at that time, I didn’t have the budget to buy it, but it always stayed on my mind to get it. I finally got it when someone offered me perfume testers, and without hesitation, I asked for the Gloria. What happiness when I held it in my hands… 😊😊😊 When I went back to ask for another tester, I found the sad news that the perfume was discontinued… 🥺 What a pity. I have a very special affection for this fragrance; luckily, I can still find a dupe that smells almost identical. That’s my story, Gloria.
I’m not an expert; I’m just sharing my experience. I never liked perfumes for years, preferring baby cologne. One day at a store, they offered me to try Gloria. Reluctantly, I let them dab it on and kept walking. A while later, I remembered, brought my wrist to my nose, and… WOW! Nothing had ever made me fall in love like this. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the budget, but I always wanted to own it. When someone offered me testers, I asked for Gloria without hesitation. What joy to have it in my hands. When I asked for another tester later, they told me it was discontinued… what a shame. I have a special affection for it; luckily, there’s a dupe that smells almost the same. That’s my story, Gloria.
It’s an exceptional perfume, sweet and very ambered, like a fine confection. I don’t understand why they discontinued it. The amaretto and cherry notes are very noticeable, and as it dries, a very realistic vanilla emerges—nothing synthetic, with tonka bean, amber, and wood. It’s creamy, sensual, and not at all invasive; one of Cacharel’s best creations. There are new amber perfumes like Yes I Am or Amor Amor, but there’s no comparison. A beautiful perfume.
Checkfresh says my bottle is 17 years, 4 months, and 17 days old, and it smells exactly like the first day. Nothing new to add: it’s a maraschino cherry, ambered with lots of pepper. It also gives me a coffee sensation. It came by chance; it was a gift for my mother, who didn’t like it, saying it was too strong. She kept Anaïs, and Gloria is the opposite: sensual, mysterious, almost decadent, with incredible longevity and a unique scent. I enjoyed it in my youth, only for night outings. When I found out they were discontinuing it, I used it drop by drop until today. It only brings good memories, but its time has come. I have about 20 ml left; I smell it now, and as Neruda would say, we are no longer the same. Gloria, I am no longer the same. I feel more comfortable with luminous perfumes, and that old bottle even bothers me. A pleasure to have known you, Gloria; I was happy with you, but you are not me, I am me.
Checkfresh says my bottle is exactly 17 years, 4 months, and 17 days old, and I dare to say it smells just like the first day. I can’t add anything new that hasn’t already been said: it’s a brandied cherry, ambered, with a very marked pepper presence. It gives me the sensation of also having a coffee note, but I suppose it’s the combination of all of them. It came into my hands, so to speak, by chance. It was a gift for my mother that didn’t quite take; it was too strong for her, and honestly, I don’t know what I was thinking. At that time, she was still faithful to Anaïs, and one could say Gloria is totally the opposite: it’s a sensual, mysterious, almost decadent perfume with incredible longevity and such a distinctive scent that I’ve never smelled anything that resembles it worthily. I enjoyed it so much, especially in my early youth, and I reserved it exclusively for weekend night outings. When I found out they were discontinuing it, I started using it drop by drop, and that’s how it lasted until today. It only brings me good memories, honestly, but I’ve decided it’s time. I have very little left, about 20 ml, but I’m smelling it right now, and as Neruda would say, ‘we of that time are no longer the same.’ Gloria is no longer me. Right now, I feel more comfortable with brighter, simpler perfumes, and seeing that flaky bottle that’s been with me for almost 20 years is actually starting to bother my eyes. So, a pleasure to have known you, Gloria; I’ve been very happy with you, but you’re not me anymore.
I never tried the Eau de Toilette of Gloria, but the Brume Fraîcheur gave me the key: it smells like Loulou from the 90s, that fragrance worn by all the fun, non-discreet girls. In Loulou, synthetic neroli was king, and here it returns with force, even if not listed in the notes; it’s a supporting tuberose worthy of an Oscar. Every time I smell my arm, I relive those years. Gloria is like Loulou in EDT version: synthetic, zesty, and fun, proving that chemistry can be as beautiful as a natural flower. It’s sweet, a precursor to fruit choulis without that current cloyingness, and loaded with amber, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and styrax. A cosmic floral accord with rose, neroli, iris, jasmine, orange blossom, and white flowers. The bottle is as polystyrene and vinyl as those of Loulou or Eden. It’s intense, very intense, and takes me back to when any fun girl would answer boldly: ‘Loulou? Oui, c’est moi. Gloria? Oui, c’est moi aussi.’
Where can you get it? It lasted forever and smelled incredible. I think it was one of the pre-gourmands without being fully so, because you could tell the liquor and almond, yet it was woody without being so. Unique.
Gloria was simply exultant. I’d love to have it more present, but I haven’t smelled it in years and can’t critique it with a clear mind; I remember that when you tried it, you associated it with jubilation, joy, bliss. It had a distinctly sexy vibe, but it didn’t make you think of sex, rather of happiness. It carried that woody almond note and a realistic sweetness that was in fashion in 2002 (Sensi, Kiss of the Dragon), but it stood out thanks to the cherry and vanilla, which gave it a sparkling, insolent, and deliciously youthful air. Sensi was another great perfume, more intellectual, velvety, and mature; the Cartier one stranger and enchanting. Gloria’s almond was cheerful and fruity, having something that made you think of that last wave of the seventies hippies, exotic oils, worn-out jeans, and bead necklaces. Curiously, a perfume so well-made, where the name, bottle, scent, and campaign had not a single flaw, lasted only half a news broadcast. Shortly after, Cacharel hit the jackpot with Amor Amor, a perfume much more banal than Gloria, which, while not my style, was, well, simply glorious. What came after was disaster after disaster: Promesse, Liberté, Scarlett, Catch Me, Yes I Am… none up to the height of their predecessors. Cacharel has never been an author house, but it always had the key to capturing the zeitgeist of its time and bottling it with mastery, selling like hotcakes without neglecting the evocative part. The innocent and virginal floral of the eighties like Anais Anais, the perfidious and sinister incense-laden neroli of Lou Lou (my favorite of the brand), the bizarre fruity scents of the nineties in Eden, the zen waters in Noa, and the sexy hedonist of the noughties in Gloria… masterpieces getting further and further from the bland and garrulous house Cacharel has become.
Gloria was simply exultant. I’d love to have it closer, but I haven’t smelled it in millions of years; I remember that trying it made you associate it with jubilation, joy, and bliss. It had a markedly sexy air, but it didn’t make you think of sex, rather of happiness. It carried that woody almond note and a realistic sweetness that was trendy in 2002 (Sensi, The Dragon’s Kiss), but it stood out thanks to the cherry and vanilla, which gave it a sparkling, insolent, and deliciously youthful vibe. Sensi was another great perfume, more intellectual, velvety, and mature, the strangest and most enchanting from Cartier. Gloria’s almond was cheerful, fruity, with something that made you think of that last wave of the 70s hippies, exotic oils, worn jeans, and bead necklaces. Curiously, a perfume so well-made, where the name, bottle, scent, and campaign had no flaws, lasted only half a TV news broadcast. Shortly after, Cacharel pulled the punch with Amor Amor, a perfume much more banal than Gloria, which, while not my style, was, well, simply glorious. What came after was one disaster after another: Promesse, Liberté, Scarlett, Catch Me, Yes I Am… none up to the height of their predecessors. Cacharel was never an author house, but it always had the key to bottle the zeitgeist of its time with mastery, selling like hotcakes without neglecting the evocative part: the innocent floral of the 80s with Anaïs Anaïs, the perfidious incense-neroli of Lou Lou (my favorite), the whimsical fruits of the 90s in Eden, the zen waters of Noa, and the sexy hedonist of Gloria… masterpieces further and further from the bland house Cacharel has become.
There is no perfume on the market that resembles it, not remotely… I don’t understand why they took it off the market.
I’ll never understand why they discontinued it. It was a miracle 🙁
Smells amazing, like a luxury shower gel or shampoo—sweet and lasts all day. Today I picked up the last bottle from the local drugstore and I’m completely in love. I adore the design, the color, and the atomizer; everything is super modern and chic. The scent still feels like an expensive, elegant shampoo: creamy, syrupy vanilla with a spicy, almond note. It reminds me of old dolls that always smelled sweet.
This perfume is so special, full of personality and very distinctive. Gloria smells like sweet cherries soaked in amaretto liqueur, and the combination is perfect. Right after spraying, the amaretto hits hard, while only a hint of rose lingers. Then vanilla and amber emerge, and ten minutes later the cherry explodes, as if bathing in liqueur alongside tonka bean. Gloria had originality apart from its beauty, and it seems that’s a crime in the perfume world. Removing a creation like this is a grave mistake.
This was my first ‘women’s’ cologne. The ‘women’s’ part is because it was sweet and spicy, far from the fresh ones. It had a touch that made it unique. I still keep the bottle with a cork, though it doesn’t smell the same anymore. I was heartbroken when it was discontinued and searched everywhere without success. I don’t know if I’d like it as much today since my tastes have changed, but back then it was my signature scent, and people recognized me by the smell.
The seductive revenge of the chaotic jazzists radiating cold sensuality. To understand Gloria without smelling it, look for the cover of ‘My Funny Valentine’ by Michelle Pfeiffer or ‘Where Life Begins’ by Madonna. Blending a sad liqueur like amaretto with a bloody cherry was a simple idea executed with excellence. Gloria evokes the red dress of a woman with crimson lips. It abuses the harmony between amaretto and cherry, accompanied by a crunchy almond and some floral sparkles. There’s also a slightly off-kilter oriental amber. You can’t live on sighs alone; Gloria disappoints me a bit in projection and longevity. It lasts 7 to 9 hours, but on my skin, it’s only noticeable within a few inches. The fury of Balenciaga’s red dresses and the sensuality of Jessica Rabbit are embodied in Gloria. Is it the name or the noun? If it had incense… but that could be camouflaged by cigarette smoke. Thinking about it, it stumbles in projection, so don’t get it.
Gloria is still alive within SDV by Guerlain. I don’t know how, but on my skin, with one on each wrist, the differences are minimal. It makes no sense; it could just be perception, but it seems incredibly similar to me. After three hours, there are differences: Gloria has less intensity (perhaps due to age) and leans more toward red fruit, while SDV goes more toward vanilla. The biggest difference is in the liqueur note, but it’s minimal. On my skin, the differences are minimal, both for me and for those around me.
Oops, I think I deleted the comment comparing Gloria to Catch Me and Noa. Today I’m wearing it and want to add that it also has a cherry note, and it’s not a fake smell—it smells like the actual fruit. So if you’re looking for that kind of scent in a perfume, this is an option.
I own Catch Me and Noa, and they don’t resemble Gloria at all. This perfume has lots of vanilla and amber and feels creamy. Its longevity is very good, and for me, it reminds me of Lalique Le Parfum starting from the dry-down phase. Definitely very good; I hope to get one soon. The one I found was for a friend who has been searching for it for a long time.