Cartier and its timeless fragrance Déclaration. The house of Cartier likes to draw on its historic jewelry values through its perfumes.
The history of the house of Cartier goes back to 1847, when Louis-François Cartier decided to take over a jewelry workshop. A few years later, in 1859, he moved into new premises on the Boulevard des Italiens, one of the most fashionable districts of Paris. Another move followed, to the Rue de la Paix. Since that day, the expansion of the Cartier brand has known no limits, to the point that the house has also made its mark in perfumery. Each of the fragrances in its catalog seems to possess the nobility of an exceptional piece of jewelry. Déclaration was created in 1997. Rich in authenticity, it seems to hold the power to reveal the depths of the soul to all. Here is our review of it.
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Déclaration by Cartier, a celebration of those in love
A fragrance is commonly an exceptional gift, given, among other occasions, to the person one loves. Like a piece of jewelry, it leaves an everlasting memory and allows one to declare one's love. This is precisely what inspires the fragrance Déclaration. It stands as proof of love, a fervent symbol of devotion. Given as a rare and precious gift, it leaves an intimate trace on the skin. From then on, it seems to hold within it the power of a word of love and the fervor of an embrace. This distinguished fragrance for men is both fiery and refined. It releases in its sillage all the enthusiasm of seduction. Overturning trends, it stands for complicity and remains fully on-trend despite its 20 years of existence.
Déclaration by Cartier, a fragrance with plenty of character
Déclaration by Cartier owes its existence to the talented Jean-Claude Ellena. Woody and spicy, it is full of fire and stands out very quickly. Yet it opens on a luminous freshness of bergamot and sweet orange. Its heart, meanwhile, is a true declaration of love, crafted with grace and generosity. It combines cardamom, juniper and mugwort, so many raw materials igniting emotion. Then, inviting closeness, it moves toward a more intimate sillage. Its woody tonality combines vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss. Little by little, its masculinity becomes deeper and more pronounced. Déclaration by Cartier closes on a blend of birchwood softened with musk.
Cartier's slender, timeless bottle
As for the bottle, Déclaration by Cartier benefits from all of the house's expertise in glasswork and jewelry making. A true transparent sculpture, it fits perfectly in the palm of the hand. Pure and understated, it nonetheless has its own distinctive detail. On its front, a cut panel forms a heart, a symbol of all its tenderness. The word Déclaration, meanwhile, is engraved in transparency in the glass, playing with the light. The whole is topped with a very elegant metal closure, carefully guarding the love potion it contains.