Declaration d'Un Soir Intense

When perfumer Mathilde Laurent created the 2012 version, she risked a lot by using the rose as a central ingredient, changing the olfactory signature of the line, always worked on notes of cardamom, coriander, caraway, and vetiver. But the risk paid off and brought public recognition, making Déclaration D’Un Soir a huge success and keeping it up for sale until today. Déclaration D'Un Soir Intense did not come to follow the spicy style of the line, but to present an even more dense, creamy and sweet variation of the fragrance of 2012. If many already thought this last one was unisex, then the Intense version came to add yet more wood on the fire. With notes of black and red pepper on the head; Rose and nutmeg in the heart; Sandalwood and musk in the base, the fragrance of Déclaration D’Un Soir Intense reaches the skin in a sweeter and more floral way because there is no longer the aromatic green of caraway, nor the spice of cardamom. Then, in a few moments, the rose and nutmeg heart brings the same fragrance as before but evolves to a creamier and sensual base. Déclaration D'Un Soir Intense is an Eau de Toilette Intense of excellent projection and durability, which filled a specific gap for what I was looking for at the time I met because fragrances with the most pungent rose note only appeared in the creations within the Niche segment and usually brought a mixture with notes of saffron, leather or OUD. Here, we have rose and sandalwood in greater harmony, with a quality far superior to that found in the segment of Designer brands, although in the prestigious category. For the audience, Déclaration D’Un Soir Intense did not bring much news, since they are really very similar during much of the evolution. However, in my opinion, it did exactly what is expected of a good flanker. The result was a quick disappearance, discontinued production and the typical unicorn effect. Déclaration D’Un Soir Intense is like a distant relative of the original Déclaration: many are unaware, he lives in a more refined place, speaks several languages and only enjoys expensive things. But when he decides to pay a visit, all the relatives get together to absorb some of his glamor and savoir-faire.

I picked up a bottle of Declaration d'Un Soir a few months ago, and just got an 8ml decant of the Soir Intense this week. I'm wearing both on opposite wrists on a warm summer day. Wearing Intense alone, I could have mistaken them for the same fragrance; but smelling them on either side, I can pick up some subtle differences, which slightly widen in the dry-down. In a sentence, the original is greener, fresher, and airier, while the Intense leans slightly creamier -- almost reminiscent of pink peonies -- with more sandalwood. Both are phenomenally high-quality; the rose presents itself as natural, rich, and realistic. No soapiness nor synthetic screechiness to be found here. Both are excellent performers as well. Two sprays of either are enough to carry you all day into the evening, without the need for sniffing your wrist up close. A case can be made for owning either, depending on one's preference. While the original d'Un Soir is comparatively airy, indeed a wonderful olfactory effect, its pepper also brings a bit of fresh zing, making for a subtly livelier wear. (On the downside, this can also veer towards a headache on some days). The Intense's relative creaminess, on the other hand, proffers a smoother, better behaved scent bubble. Leaning my nose from left to right as I type, I experience an oscillating spectrum of this spectacular rose DNA, from the original's dewy and uplifting green assertiveness to the Intense's creamier, more conservative woods. Ultimately, we're really splicing hairs here. To be blunt, I'm a little disappointed with just how similar these two fragrances wore, and I don't think owning both is necessary by a long shot. Then again, one really can't have too much Cartier Declaration in life.

Wow, this is a great fragrance! I hate, HATE rose scents, especially worn by me, but this fragrance is fantastic! It actually has a rose that I like. Why do I like this rose so much? I can't describe it. It's softer but still there, but it's rounder and a touch sweeter than normal rose scents that blast you in the face. I haven't been this "wow'd" by a fragrance in while. This caught me off guard. This is the first Cartier fragrance I have ever smelled, and what a stunner. Makes me excited for the rest of the house. Update: Just received the last bottle I could find on the internet. Man, this stuff is hard to find lol. Anyway, gorgeous bottle! It looks so amazing sitting in my collection. I am fortunate to have this fragrance for the rest of my life :)

The rose is not as prominent for me but the pink peppercorns are and OH MY, what a revelation. I wanted to wax poetic about this but I can't compete with where the scent transports me to. I find it equally at home during the day as at night and while it does come off a bit formal, the pink peppercorn and woods give me a tiki-bar vibe that is not at all retro or old fashioned. Average longevity and projection for my skin and usually gets a compliment if within the first few hours after spraying. Reminds me a lot of YSL nuit l'homme but with way less cardamom and very peppercorn heavy. I would almost classify this as a fougere with hints of gourmand. Scent 9/10 Projection 6/10 Longevity 7/10 Sillage 6/10

I find Declaration D'Un Soir Intense to be a very nice and refined fragrance. To my nose it smells the same as the original D'Un Soir, only this one is a bit stronger. I smell the rose throughout the day plus a bit of pepper and sandalwood in the dry down. I also smell some patchouli in here somewhere. It lasts a very long time on me 6-7 hours. I rarely wear it to work BUT today I was in a rose fragrance mood and I wore it. I already got 3 compliments and have been asked what I was wearing.