L'Anarchiste

After reading the reviews on here, it seemed to be a majority opinion that love it or hate it, its a unique fragrance- so I have to try this! I found a great price online, and it arrived today, much to my delight. On initial inspection, the package is very subtle, a matte black box with just the copper colored bottle shape and L'Anarchist in gloss black- very sleek. The packaging inside is quite nice, with all black inside embellished with gloss black words (dictionary definitions of 'anarchist' in French), but still classy and not overdone. Venture further inside, and you are greeted with a note declaring how the bottle itself will develop a pitina in the copper (as others have mentioned), making each a unique work of art. The bottle itself I feel is perfect for everything this fragrance aims to be- charming, very unique and a bit rough around the edges. Everything about the packaging is very asethically pleasing, especially for my tastes and style. (Let it also be known that I'm a sucker for nice/interesting packaging). If I were to stop here, I would already consider this a worthy purchase. However, this review is for the scent itself, not just the packaging. Ahh the scent, how very sharp and assertive it is while also warming and a bit smooth. I've been looking for a unique fragrance to be my signature scent, as I find most offerings too sweet, powdery, fruity or worst of all- forgettable. I have to admit, I'm not sure if this qualifies- although I had high hopes. Let's start from the top- An inital smell from the bottle seemed very complex, many notes vying for your attention, yet none seem to speak out much except some mintish-musk. I feel the opinions of smelling 'blood', 'metal' etc, are from smelling from the bottle, as it can be difficult not to notice the prominent copper scent from the bottle itself. Even this first smell, not yet joined forces with heat or my body chemistry, was very heady while still being a bit dark, dirty perhaps. I try one spray on my chest, and throw a shirt on so I can see how it translates into real wear. The first notes are definitely a minty-ness with dry orange, a bit toothpastey to reference some others- but its not off putting to me. Here is one of the interesting things to me- if i smell the skin (in my shirt)in this inital phase its very assertive in its toothpastey-ness, but to smell outside the shirt is where it really shines. It has a different feel to it through clothes, a definite smoothness with the vetiver-sandlewood worked in. Its almost difficult to do at this point, but it smells better and more developed from a distance than up close. Very nice. On to the middle notes, after maybe 40 min or so, the mintyness settles down slightly to reveal the other aspects of this scent- the sultry vetiver and sandlewood, tempered by the cedar and the almost floral notes of guaiac wood. I feel this is fairly well rounded, though the mint can still be a bit too persistent at times. At the final phase, L'Anarchiste sheds its minty front, leaving dry orange (peel perhaps) with the vetyver and musk. These combine nicely and have an almost mulled orange smell (fall spices and such). This phase is the best part for me. Its masculine, woodsy and a bit sharp- not for the timid, that's for sure. Imagine a man who is strong, confident and charming, but is a bit grizzly and can be scathing at times. This is that man. So, this IS quite a unique scent, definitely not for everyone. I do wish it was a bit less minty and more musky/animalistic, then it would be perfect for me. Sillage- 3/5 Seems to stay fairly close Longevity- 4/5 has decent staying power, like it or not Scent- 4.25/5 Feels fairly well constructed, but it can be a bit sharp. However it's probably smoother from a distance Bottle- 4.5/5 I feel this bottle is everything the scent wants to be, but pulls it off a little better Overall- 4/5 It's nice, but I was expecting a more bohemian type of fragrance, more patchouli or incense for example. (Note, I almost submitted this before the final phase and would have been rather dissapointed. However, with a bit of patience, it develops magically into a very warming scent that I love more each time I smell it)

Review for an early 2000s copper bottle: At its best, in its first formulation, L'Anarchiste is a challenging master work by an intellectually driven nose who found himself creating for an old, established, somewhat stodgy house that he may or may not have known was in some financial trouble. The name hints at the fact that what M. Fraysse decided to do in this situation was break all of the house rules and go for broke with a ground-breaking composition owing essentially nothing to what has come before it. History reveals that if going for broke is what he did, he got exactly what he went for as Caron were essentially broke shortly after this scent came to market. Had this scent been released by a different house, I would argue, it would be the stuff of legend today. But Caron's traditionalist, dapper customers had no idea what to make of this avant garde creation and the rest of the world paid it no attention. So a masterwork failed to sell. Because make no mistake, L'Anarchiste is a towering work of genius perfumery. Opening with a slightly aldehydic, cool mint (not at all dental in the original formulation, more so in later reworking as added sweetness lent a toothpaste feel to the note) and a subtly white floral, citrus orange blossom note, the scent progresses slowly, allowing its apparent contradictions to unfold only to be later drawn into harmony. This is blending at its best, folks. The initial blast here is bracing, metallic and futuristic. An ode to a new millennium dawning just as this scent was brought to market in 2000. In the heart, we get pungent cinnamon and a slightly dirty, rubbery version of vetiver. The cinnamon initially seems determined to team with the lingering mint from the opening to push things to a point of dry, glossy metal harshness that would make the scent almost unwearable, but the earthy vetiver dampens the assault and renders things somewhat darker, & less of an olfactory barrage. The fragrance has gone from almost too bright to just getting on too dark in a display of contrasts that could have been irreconcilable, but as the heart notes begin to receed, smoothing natural woods notes mellow and rationalize the scent into a comprehensible study of highs and lows. As the slightly animalic musky base notes emerge to take us home, everything has been harmonized into a warm yet uplifting whole. It is a rollercoaster ride, but somehow, in the end it all works out splendidly. The fragrance is ultimately optimistic, as befits the era of its launch. Yet nobody bought it. Caron allowed M. Fraysse a couple of chances to adjust the compounding of this fragrance to try to gain a foothold in the marketplace, but each reformulation only served to diminish the impact of the original without magically transforming it into the mass market success for which Caron had such a desperate need at this stage in its long history. This scent deserved a better fate and sometime in the future I suspect bottles of the early formulations will be sought after and command high prices. But for now, you can find copper bottles pretty easily and for reasonable prices. Caron produced loads of the stuff and so plenty of sealed boxes remain for sale if you look for them. If you are interested in this unique creation, best to grab a bottle while you can. The experience is worth the price. It is probably not entirely surprising that it was Caron which released L'Anarchiste. Faced with an inability to move beyond the highpoint of the house, 1934's Pour Un Homme de Caron, the house found itself lagging the market in the 1970s, when hairy chests and gold chains once and for all (It seems) displaced elegant dandyishness as the height of proper masculinity. The house's answer to that moment was the most bearish scent of the era, and a total departure from all that had gone before it, 1976's epic Yatagan. The bold move worked, and so, faced with a similar situation at the dawn of a new millennium, they went all in with a futuristic, metallic groundbreaker: L'Anarchiste. It didn't work this time, and more's the pitty, because the world of scent could use some more outside the lines coloring these days. Highly recommended!

Great reviews here - awesome "story" by PsychoTommy, alfarom (precise as always), and MetalMan sums up whatever was missing. I feel affinity and applaud the Caron house as well...true admiration of their audacity! They are creating scents so unique and some so classic (Caron Pour Un Homme) that just buying 4-5 bottles of their fragrances and you can achieve a versatile and distinct collection of scents to be worn for any occasion or time of year! Amazing - one of the truly great houses! Here is the scent pyramid offered - Top notes are african orange flower and mint Middle notes are vetyver, sandalwood, guaiac wood and virginia cedar Base note is musk I really like the bright metal-tinged orange flower/neroli note on top that is sparkling with the mint accent. This stays for a while for me...at least the first 20 minutes or more on the back of my hand and is even more alive on fabric! Very key here to spray L'Anarchiste on both skin (liberally) and a few sprays on your shirt. My sleeve is really nice now...showing the top notes after applying about 30 minutes ago (PsychoTommy is right - the slightly medicinal mint stays on fabric.) However, I like to apply virtually all scents to both my skin and clothing as it wears different and top/heart notes stay longer on fabric. This, to me, is not a beast for projection - but an "aura scent". Apply a fairly liberal amount, let it warm up and you have a nice radiant scent fragrant that surrounds you - a couple feet or so away (this will not tell people across a room what you are wearing). If you walk by someone of taste - who isn't too shy - they should definitely ask what it is you're wearing, though!! The heart definitely warms up to copper-tinged wood accord - not traditional "woody". Mind you, the mint is still alive on your arm, but a "green" wood accord that I get from a fresh vetiver (clean, not earthy)-infused cedar and sandalwood. This is where the scent evolves overall into something awesome - the heart & drydown. The "spice" I get is from what I perceive to be a cinnamon stick accord (not grated - as that would be louder and dustier). No, the imagery I'm getting here is likeable to a heated copper pot of soaked wood chips (cedar, guaiac, and sandalwood) being stirred by a cinnamon stick. The fresh vetiver root is very rinsed & washed off and a few strands of root are tossed in...offering a greenness to the whole composition. Not dominant, but a key note the keeps the green mint on top through the heart and base. That is the picture I get. No blood. No vampires. But, a simply stunning flacon! The freshness remains on my clothes at over an hour! The musk is a just off-white musk here...not totally clean, but almost. The musk note is lifted, but also offers a touch more warmth on the base, which true "white musk" will not offer. I love white musk in my "fresh scents" and notice the difference here. Definitely not a heavy musk, though. Radiant. Warm. To the House of Caron - you have some audacious taste! And, well, if it isn't for everyone, you never cared about that any way. Richard Fraysse, the perfumier, has given us a chance to try something so unique here. This is true art, to me. Like Eau de Reglisse (another brilliant creation from Caron and truly unisex) - there is a passion that is poured into this bottle, not just mass-marketed juice. This is not for the mainstream, which makes me like it that much more. A "niche", masculine fragrance from a larger house...and one that strikes me as simply great! Wonderful and entirely unique! I offer my full admiration and gratitude.

L’Anarchiste created to be a fragrance with all the intention of influencing the entire industry and reminding it what must remain valued in the art of perfumery. That a perfume is individual - personal. The fragrance itself bottled in an item that was meant to highlight the intimacy between the perfume and the perfume wearer. The copper flask is made of native copper that automatically reacts to the sebum from your finger leaving a patina marking of your fingerprints or hand prints after touching the flask. This way after touching the bottle it is now undoubtedly yours, signed by the genetic prints that identify you. An artful and clever method of guiding the perfume wearer into an infinite string of performance art leaving an expanse of abstracted print markings like finger painting on their personal bottle of L’Anarchiste. The fragrance is never unusual, rather, quite ahead of its time a scent signature destined to be recreated and given the platform of appreciation it deserves. L’Anarchiste may almost smell safe but gets its fair share of confusion or disgust from its complex signature woody, metallic, fresh mint accord that may seem like the skeleton of a "blue" or "marine" fragrance but somehow goes into unfamiliar territory and sets it apart from any other perfume that exists. This unique freshness is complicated and edgy, possessing roughness and crude touches for any fragrance aficionado to consider L’Anarchiste a masterpiece. Perfumes much like visual art must take risks and function on controversial extremes to be memorable. A perfected balance or at least an attempt at balancing extremely bright and clean elements with extremely dark or dirty elements. L’Anarchiste is one of the groundbreaking examples of a freshie that is in my opinion successful at balancing these two extremes. At the top we are introduced to an unrelenting and piercing mint whose facets are propelled alongside the warm, zestiness of cinnamon to enhance it. The mint and cinnamon are an incredibly genius combination where mint possesses a medicinal and herbal spiciness that pairs compatibly with the warm, woody and dry spiciness of cinnamon to create a rather alluring bright green haze that has a zingy and energetic texture. The woods like sandalwood, vetiver, and guaiac wood are blended in by the facets of woodiness from the cinnamon. These dark, earthy, and smoky woods give L’Anarchiste a sort of bitter, soapy, metallic fougère-like feel when paired with the bright minty and spicy-fresh top notes. A creamy and spicy shaving foam sensation that feels refreshing, tingly and clean like shaving lather which when balanced with the mentholated cinnamon and mint comes across somewhat metallic because of the contrast of woods and menthol. Grooming accessories and organic horticulture medicines are what comes to mind when wearing L’Anarchiste. “I am healthy, stable and well groomed” is what this smell will convey about you on your daily commutes. An ideal day or night scent that is perfect for any season where the spices will manage considerably in cold weather or the creamy sandalwood and cinnamon-mint will refresh you in the heat. I would say that L’Anarchiste could be bordering on a new genre of perfume entirely that is between the organic spiciness of a Fougère and the fresh zest of a cologne. 🪵🪒🌿 10/10

L'Anarchiste de Caron is, without a doubt, one of the most exotic perfumes I have ever known. Apparently, Caron already knew that the "different" would be the new focus of perfumery when launching this delicious fragrance. And the bottle? A beautiful thing that, whenever I look, I don't know why I feel like a gladiator. I just did not like the application of the lid, which could be threaded or could have a better fixation. The opening of the fragrance is very weird, with something dated and very similar to shaving creams and some toothpaste, with a touch of mint that is very noticeable, but not refreshing, as is usually felt in other perfumes that have such a note. That's because the mint mixes, very quickly, with the heart notes, which are woody. We have sandalwood, cedar, guaiac wood, vetiver, and a lovely cinnamon. But this is the most distinctive cinnamon I've ever felt. Anyone who likes cinnamon in perfumes, like me, will be surprised by the tone that this note gives to this creation. The base is simple: musk. But the simple, sometimes, is the best, isn't it? The result: L’Anarchiste de Caron is full of paradoxes, with a scent that borders on the greens of the 80s, but with a more metallic look. Yes, it has a metallic facet! And what about that so-called smell of blood? Well, I always read comments that something in it resembled blood, but I wondered, "What does blood smell like?" Actually, I don't know what the blood smells like, but I do know how it tastes. And this is where the most intriguing part of this scent comes from: just like with gourmand fragrances, which leave our mouths full of water – because our senses are very interconnected, mainly smell and taste – it also happens here, with this feeling that I pierced my finger and I’m sucking the blood like everyone does when you pierce or cut yourself. It's incredible! The projection is worthy of a good perfume: there is no need to make an effort to feel how fragrant I am. I know I’m exuding A LOT. L’Anarchiste de Caron is a work of art, full of complexity and contradictions, worthy of the label “love or hate” and ideal for those who enjoy taking risks. In my case, it was an excellent blind purchase. Absolutely no regrets!

Neye benzeteceğimi bilemediğim parfümlerden biri ile karşı karşıyayım. Bir kere hiç bir sentetiklik hissetmedim. Baştan keskin bir koku olarak açılın sonrasında hızlıca ana karakterine büründü. Peki nedir o karakter? İşte ben de onun adını koyamıyorum :) Yeni kesilmiş ağaç kokusuna çok benziyor ama içinde sanki hafif mentollü mendil kokusu var. O da yetmiyor. Notalarda belirtilen tarçın olduğunu çok anlamasam da baharatlı bir kokusu var. Hafif tatlımsı diyeceğim ama tatlı değil. Sert ve eski moda bir erkeksi parfüm desem, o hiç değil. L'Anarchiste, elimde olup da "muhakkak yazmalıyım koku çok güzel" dediğim halde ne yazacağıma karar veremediğim kokulardan oldu. Yine de bu parfümde ağaç kokuları içine güzelce ve hiç rahatsız etmeden baharatların karıştırıldığı, bunu sağlarken de mentol gibi bir koku ile ferah bile diyebileceğim bir hal alması sağlanmış. Bazen kaliteli bir tütün kolonyasını hatırlıyorum. Ama bir bakıyorum alakası bile yok. Belki de isminin hakkını vererek örneğini pek görmediğim, kendine özgü bir koku olarak karşımda. Aşık oldum diyemem ama o farklı kokusunu da sürekli koklamak istiyorum. En başta söylediğim gibi kokuda rahatsız edici bir yan bulamadım. Yapaylık da hissetmedim. Sadece sıcak yaz günlerine uygun değil ama diğer zamanlarda herkes tarafından kullanılabilir. Ha birde yaş itibariyle 20 yaşın altındaki genç erkeklere kesinlikle önermiyorum. Size fazla gelir. Parfümün cinsiyeti olmaz desem de bayan kullanımına pek yakın değil. Kalıcılık ortalama olsa da şu serin günlerde açık havada tene yakın kalıyor. Öyle etrafa koku yaymıyor. Bitince bir şişe daha almak ister miyim? Kesinlikle EVET. Tavsiye eder miyim? Parfümden anlayan bir çevreniz varsa tavsiye ederim. Yoksa tütün kolonyası, el yapımı ahşap hediyelik eşyalar satan baharatçı dükkanı ve kereste fabrikasında çalışan işçi karışımı bir koku gibi yorumlar alabilirsiniz. Öyle ise tavsiye etmem. Gerçek ise "bence" farklı, güzel ve kaliteli bir kokunuzun olduğudur. Not : Yorumlarımı ve özel mesajlarıma cevaplarımı sadece Türkçe olarak yapacağım. Böylece yabancı dil konusunda sıkıntı yaşayan arkadaşlara gerçekten denediğim parfümlerdeki kendi görüşlerimi paylaşmayı amaçlıyorum.

ordered a sample of this from perfumed court, amazing fragrance, all of caron's fragrances are quality..this one just.. bang !..crisp, masculine, i ended up purchasing after sampling it a second time, I just was not convinced on the first sample I went a little larger sample the second time around. A pleasing scent that will grow on you. this one rivals the 3rd man in just the interesting catagory..such a beautiful fragrance for a man. the bottle is cool standing atop my dresser. So many different notes that almost every base is covered that I enjoy mint was new for me. i have read some interesting reviews about this fragrance, i love the orange flower and mossy qualities to it....i think the name is perfect for this one.. for the guy that likes to.stir up a little trouble with the conventional crowd..lol.....a bit of a bad boy, but not in a loud way..a sort of under the radar bad boy...probably not everyone will love it and that is fine with me..keeps it interesting. I think a fragrance that if you give a chance my thoughts are that it would grow on you as it did me. i love this more and more ...good one caron!!. It was not that expensive and after loving the 3rd man I figured it was a good gamble. glad I did. I wore it for two days in a row and after the second day I was hooked and bought a bottle. all I can say is give it a try. I have heard it has been reformulated and that would be a disappointment for the people that never got to smell the original. a lot of great fragrances have been compromised. the one thing is the name of this fragrance..what the true meaning is? a rebel maybe, but a rebel that smells damn good. maybe not for everyone but I like this fragrance or the way it smells on me. all I know is it works well for the wearer.. caron is on to something , I always get a positive comment, I am not sure when I apply it, lol.. I have read about the blood smell and frankly not being a vampire not sure what blood smells like anyway?.. glad to say.. if you want a musky with some mint and soft woods..or think you do, give this a try.. or sample it first before pre judging.. I am glad I did.

L'Anarchiste is one manipulative boy - intelligent, subtle and cunning, hiding its dark thoughts under a blanket of suave charm. The Story: L'Anarchiste greets you with an easy smile, with powdery orange, accented by bright mint and an underlying sizzle of cinnamon. It's a charming, bright opening - the balanced handshake of a young, confident, well-dressed man who covertly checks your pulse with his index finger. This is where L'Anarchiste starts to reveal its inner workings. Under the bright smile that greets you is a cunning intelligence, a cold, manipulative mind already figuring out how you work and think, and how to pull your strings. The orange and powder linger, but some of the warmth of the cinnamon fades like a slipping smile. Metal shows through from this stage. Not quite a blood-metallic smell, but the tinge of gunmetal, like a pistol strapped under that charming young man's suit jacket. From here the scent decays in a kind of subtle, charming abandon, watching with a bright eye from the edge of the party, the scent of musk and still a touch of cinnamon, bright and cool with an aura of wood and a tiny dab of lingering mint. L'Anarchiste is not a monster, it doesn't scream at you, it breezes into the room with an easy grace, elegantly orders a drink, finds a girl, and has her spilling her secrets while he sits back and smiles. The sillage isn't huge. It projects well for the first 2-3 hours, then settles back to a general aura - detectable if you are within a metre or two, but not from across the room. Longevity is pretty great, clocking 7 hours without too much of a problem. And the flacon is simply gorgeous - statuesque bronze that discolours gradually over time in reaction to the oil on your hands, becoming truly unique. L'Anarchiste is a French revolutionary, a student who easily slips into an upper class party, charms a magistrate's daughter, gets all the information he can, and slips away into the night. Cloak and dagger stuff from another era, and utterly unique and bold today. Cant rate it highly enough.

This is a very strange but pleasant surprise! I had to get it based on all the wonderful spice and apple pie comparisons and the fact that it has an oxidizing bottle!! To start, the packaging is very interesting and quite cool for being a relatively "cheap" scent (pricewise....not scentwise)! I love the copper bottle and the insert explaining some of the background of the scent and whatnot, but that is only the start of this fragrance's charm! On to the actual smell...it starts with a very odd blast that is quite chalky...very similar to that of the white Necco wafers if you know what I'm talking about! It's a semi-spicey and minty blast...maybe a mix of the orange blossom and mint. (On a side note, I'm pretty sure the note pyramid is not correct...I smell quite different notes in this juice than what's listed...more on that soon) After the top fades (in about 5 to 10 minutes), it becomes much more spicey in nature with a very strong undertone of musk (more animalic than clean, but it's hard to differentiate at this point due to the cleanliness of the mint). There is a very strong presence of mint, cedar, clove, cinnamon, and musk in a sort of ever-shifting continuum (based on body heat and temp) that goes on for hours (4 to 6 hours to be more specific). After this phase, the drydown of vetiver/cedar/musk is much more apparent and that phase goes on 'till dawn! (The base can still be sensed after a good 12 hours on my skin...) The vetiver seems to clean up the musk nicely so that it has a minimal animalic tinge to it, and that is essentially how this ride finishes! I can understand most of the comments on the mint and spices, but not the metallic tinge...I never sensed that in the actual fragrance itself. During the middle phase, I asked my girlfriend to sniff it and she said, "It smells like Christmas!" It's a good way to sum this fragrance up if you take the notes as a whole instead of trying to pick everything apart like us "noses" do! Overall, I would give this fragrant chameleon a robust 9/10!

I felt the necessity to reevaluate this fragrance now that I've worn it in all kinds of weather and humidity. To get it out of the way, there appears to be at least two formulations of this fragrance judging by reviews. Mine is an original-release era (pre-IFRA nonsense) bottle. L'Anarchiste is a fragrance that is both mildly strange and almost conventionally pretty at the same time. It plays with hot and cold, light and dark. In the opening, there is a cool metallic mint accord along with a rich spiced apple. It's odd but pretty. The drydown is where it gets really interesting - metallic and woody fruit accords seem to blend with an intense spicy smoke, similar to the smoke of Tabac Blond or Poivre, with a very Caron sort of clove note. It hangs out in this territory for a while and it is quite lovely. It is somewhat similar to the smell of baked apples that have been dusted with cinnamon and clove. There is a hint of floral sweetness that intensifies over time. As time rolls on, the fragrance loses a bit of its originality. The smoldering clove cigarettes and iced fruits seem to fade away to an almost designer masculine aroma. Musks, cedar, vetiver, and moss accords take you into an almost bizarro-world iteration of Egoiste Platinum's drydown, where everything is just a tad ashy and dirty. It's like a Serge Lutens fragrance suddenly becoming a Gucci fragrance. The musk is heavy and intense and very "urban," something that doesn't really fit the name or the Caron customer very well. Nonetheless, it is the only perfume of its kind that I find wearable. Many many more people would love this if it had Gucci marketing behind it. Though I like the bottle and the scent, I don't get the connection between the fragrance and the name. This would have been much better off being marketed as a post-goth/beat hipster fragrance with a name like "Pomme Sauvage" or "La Fumée Automne."

Somebody asked below about the relaunched version in the round bottle...The copper bottle has been popping up lately, and that can be had for half price as opposed to the current offering at Caron. There are various good reviews below, to which I can add that the opening, with 3-4 generous sprays, to me it’s the Dior style of that era. Compared to the later version from the Caron Pour Homme-style bottle, it is also fresher and more invigorating. That the older is better may sound counterintuitive, but explainable by the careful packaging; apart from the copper and the worst sprayer, it is perhaps relevant that we bought a sealed, unopened set (according to the batch number, it’s been made in 2010). As for the drydown, they are identical: moderate projection coupled with occasionally surprising sillage. Notwithstanding the initial comprehensive scope of using (relics of the Anarchiste product range include deodorant and shower gel as well), I can’t imagine wearing it every day. And, so far, I also couldn’t bring myself to experiment with overspraying or layering, which brings me to its character. This ‘odd one’ fits into Caron's lineup by way of similarities with other masterpieces (sidenote: I became acquainted with each through the ‘Les Masculines’ discovery set issued by the house). There is evidence of common lineage, which gradually weakens: from the backbone of Yatagan across Le 3me homme, but still perceptible in the olfactory blend of L’Anarchiste. In comparison with the aforementioned two (both considered timeless and dated by many), its contemporary feel, or edginess appears to belong to another era. Perhaps it would have benefited from being marketed across the gender spectrum from the beginning, which the house has realized by now.

Opens with a strange, minty-fresh musk, orange blossom and vetiver blend that reminds me of other, high quality vetivers such as Lubin's Itasca but much rougher, louder, and "scratchier". They both share a blend of 'hot' and 'cold' notes, and while sometimes that can create an interestingly dynamic and wearable fragrance (like with the latter), here I'm not so sure it works. The blend is just too heady and diffusive for me; The drydown is head-scratching. Its vetiver, but theres a slightly tangy citric quality, as well as an airy mint, and liberal powdery dusting of dry cinnamon and clove. I could see how one could describe this as apple pie or spiced apples, but the woodiness renders it entirely inedible. It reminds me more of an autumnal potpourri, with dried oranges and cinnamon sticks, sitting in an old dusty wooden bowl. Just as an observation, I detect nothing remotely metallic or blood-like. For some reason this smells simultaneously old fashioned and hyper modern. I could just as easily see it on a middle aged man as I could some late 20's fashion-conscious bohemian. I really really wanted to like L'anarchiste. Musk, vetiver, and orange blossom are some of my favorite notes and I always want to support a perfumer that's willing to go out on a limb and create something unique and interesting. Sadly as unique and interesting as it is, my personal preferences prevent me from enjoying this. A little reminder of why you should never blind buy. The vetiver and musk are nice, but the mint and cinnamon kind of push it into potpourri territory to my nose. Clearly very high quality, it lasts all day and throws decently. I also appreciate the gaudy bottle and it's strange, imperfect copper paint. 5.5/10

Holy shit! What a badass anomaly from the fragrance gods! This is one of the greatest blind buy purchace I've ever made, bar none. A learning curve never entertained a thought in my mind at first initial contact, as L`Anarchiste was nothing but love at first smell for me. Mint, cinnamon, vetiver and gothic woods sitting on top of a bed of bunt copper. The smell is exactly how the bottle presentation suggests. L`Anarchiste Is a clean and serious journey where new school and old school collide. This is the smell of an old school American President, where somewhere in a parallel dimension, L`Anarchiste is what George Washington was wearing when he crossed the Potomac, so be prepared for an arrogant juice that won't apologize for what it is. Lurking deep in the background is an overworked electrical engine. Like the one in your mini monster truck toy that your parents got you for Christmas. It was made to go forward only, but you kept pulling it back while you listened to the clicking of the gears stripping, and soon you could smell the motor burning from within. The suggestion is very faint, but real. I feel sorry for the ones who don't understand this modern masterpiece in a glass bottle with plated matte copper finish. It's apparent to me that the people who look down on it are going to be your typical mall rat hipsters who shop at Rue 21 for their juices. Haters gonna hate I guess.

I recieved a sample of this from a friend and since I'm not really into men colognes I knew that I may test it just once or twice so as soon as I sniffed it I ticked like.now I think I have to change my mind and choose love because I like it very much unfortunately I can't describe men's fragrances very good.I can just say opening was mint+orange flower and some musk.fresh,clean,green and a tad soapy.I don't dislike the opening but I don't love it either.as time passes it's soapy quality fades and it becomes warm and woody.I know there isn't any lavender listed here but I detect something lavenderish as a dominant note,it's combination with woods and cinnamon is warm,delicious and very likable.it's a fall,it's a chily weather's fragrance though it has a green,fresh undertone I can get comparison's with apple pie.I can't detect apple here but the whole confection reminds a hot cinnamony apple pie,yummm longevity is very good(I dabbed a little on back of my hand and it's still there after 8 hours.I think sillage is good too.more than moderate I'm gonna add this to the list of fragrances I want to buy for my hubby.unfortunately I've not seen it in stores recently ricommended to lovers of warm,spicy,woody scents ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Many wear perfume to “smell good” for special occasions, for compliments, or to enhance personal attractiveness. If this is you, there is a high probability that you will not like this fragrance (no aspersion or elitist attitude intended). L’Anarchiste does NOT smell: fresh, office safe, mass-appealing, modern, sensual, sweet, sexy, seductive, cozy, boozy, face-smashing, club-bangin’. No sales associate would ever push it on anyone. It’s panty-epoxy, maximum strength. But if you enjoy a fragrance that keeps you coming back, trying to peel back layers in discovery, a fragrance that causes you to exult in the sheer audacity of its construct, a fragrance you know might be despised by some around you but you would wear it anyway, a fragrance that is so full of daring contrasts that it becomes an artful expression rather than a mere fashion accessory...get yourself L’Anarchiste! There is nothing like it. Metallic Orange Cinnamint. Weird. Great. I love it. *There is a slight difference between the copper bottle and glass bottle versions. I can detect a richer blend of all the listed notes in the copper bottle version. The glass bottle version is more transparent and cinnamon dominant.

This fragrance is absolutely beautiful, just like everything else that comes from Caron. It still baffles me how fragrances from this house can be purchased online for such a low price, yet always delivers niche quality. Anyway, back to L'anarchiste! First off, the bottle is awesome. Some people say its cheap and cheesy. The sprayer is cheap plastic - I will agree with that. But the rest of the bottle is so cool and unique. It is made of copper and a card came in the box saying that the bottle will actually patina over time which is awesome. The fragrance itself is wonderful. It is a well balanced mix of mint, cinnamon, wood, and I get almost a sweet licorice note on my skin. Over time, the cinnamon becomes more apparent. This is a fall/winter scent for sure. I can see this being relatively versatile in terms of where you can wear it. I plan to wear this to work even, once fall/winter come. I agree with other comments that people wont even know you are wearing a cologne. They would probably guess you just drank a cinnamon latte or something. It does smell a little potpourri like, but in a good way.

Purchased this and just received it today. All I can say is... Wow, this stuff is great! Completely unique as people have said. But that does not mean it does not smell good. To the contrary, L'Anarchiste is surprisingly minty fresh, fruity/floral and warm spicy all in one. This is also one of those fresher fall/winter fragrances you can turn to if you get tired of wearing the more common spicy/woodsy/dry fragrances that make up the bulk of colder temperature fragrances. I can see how people relate it to a medicinal/hygienic vibe, especially when it comes roaring out after first spray. This mint means business. However, once it settles you are left with a very warm and soothing minty neroli/cinnamon combo over a well-behaved woody and musky base. This fragrance simply contains all aspects of many fragrances: fresh green, fruity floral, warm spicy, woody and musky all in one. I love wearing it and have received several compliments. Yes, the Anarchist is different and slightly off; but he is also classy, approachable and exciting. Absolutely love this juice!

To date, there are only two fragrances that have inspired me enough to come back and write a second review. One was for For Him by Narciso Rodriguez (my all-time favorite), and this one now for L'Anarchiste. L'Anarchiste is very unique and grows on you with time. As autumn approaches, the juxtaposing of the fresh mint and orange flower of summer, and warm spice and smokiness of cinnamon and vetiver create a simultaneously fresh and warm combination like nothing else out there. Quite literally, there is nothing I have come across smells like this. Someone wrote of how L'Anarchiste is the successful man who has seen his share of hard times to get there. Maybe that is why it is so special: it is the scent of the man in the sharp suit hiding life's battle wounds underneath. A futuristic masterpiece of perfumery.

Review is for original “copper” bottle: 11/16/19 Recently bought this and really love it. Although I think the reviews of this being, dark, haunting, sinister, brooding are a little misleading. It’s more weird than dark. To me this is a traditional men’s aftershave or brut style splash with some mint, a lot of musk, a vetiver base that combines to give off some kind of metallic note. So it’s a metallic, quirky, minty, traditional men’s aftershave. Haha it’s weird but f*cking smells awesome. It’s hard to describe it better. Just try it and you’ll understand. Way to go for a designer brand to do something different !!! The bottle is also part of the appeal...A metal bottle. Maybe some of the copper impurities from the bottle will soak into the juice over time to make it more metallic....? 4/5 rating

Amazing review @Akscent! Enjoyed reading the highly informed take. I already had L'Anarchiste by Caron on my to-buy list and after I ordered it this review excited me much more. I need to gather my thoughts but for now... Finally, L'Anarchiste..! The apex of fine olfactory art. One of the dinosaurs - the pillars - of creative risk-taking in perfumery that was sincere, ambitious concerned secondarily and not primarily with fulfilling a capitalist agenda. A true statement indeed but ultimately an unfortunate failure in its goal of being mass-appealing in comparison to the likes of fragrances such as Bleu De Chanel, Dior Sauvage or JPG Le Male. In L'Anarchiste, everything from the potion to the packaging was designed with detailed purpose and artful intention. I will be back with more...