Déclaration Eau de Parfum

This is GORGEOUS and instantly went to the top of my to-buy list. I love fragrances with spices but sometimes they can be a bit too strong and overbearing. But this is a marvelous, spicy blend with this beautiful tea note and an almost watercolor sort of vibe. The cardamom note is so realistic - it smells exactly like pounding cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle. The cinnamon is definitely there (and I am happy that it is) but I feel like the cardamom is just as strong, as well as the ginger. The oversoul of the Declaration line emerges in the drydown, but for most of the life of the fragrance it's fairly linear and is basically a lovely, airy spicy delight. Seriously, if you're into spices this is a no-brainer. I'd sort of describe it as like a chai without milk. My gf's first reaction was, "It smells like an Indian businessman" which made me very sad but there is a maturity to the scent which just comes with the territory for Cartier. But I feel like it feels wise, almost ascetic. I sort of imagine it's what the Buddha would have smelled like or something. I'd definitely wear this to a temple or for a period of contemplation in a desert. Not a "fun" scent and definitely not sexy but it is just so beautiful.

Quiet but not shy. This is calming and cool. This doesn’t shout or smell like you’re trying too hard. If you want to smell good, this is it. Tea takes center stage on my skin. I get this mellow feeling from this note that I hadn’t expected to find here. You may encounter mentions of common candies and liquors that have cinnamon in them when you read up on this fragrance. I think this is more because these are some of the few places that people’ve encountered cinnamon and less because this fragrance matches the olfactory profile of those things. Cinnamon is done exceptionally well here. Not cinnamon roll, not flavored whiskey. Cinnamon. The kind of fragrance that makes people slow down and take an extra little breath when you’re around. I’d wear this day or night and all year round. Can’t get enough.

Very nice scent. Kind of builds for the first hour and the cinnamon dissipates, making way for a solid incensed black tea note and spices, but not overpowering spices. People are making too much of a deal about the cinnamon; it isn't that bad after the initial spritz. The dry down is a little sweet to me. Reminds me of Lalique Homme Equus or Armani Eau de Cedre. I wasn't impressed at first, but it became a little addictive after a few minutes passed. Kept putting nose to wrist to figure out where this was headed next. The scent seems fitted well for warm weather as much as cold. Performance (longevity and projection) are inline with others from the Déclaration line. Provides a Guerlain-esque scent bubble without overpowering. It's a "

Wow, just amazing. First of all people need to understand that cardamom and cinnamon are two different spices, and even though this has both, it is the best rendition of cardamom note in a designer scent, and not a cinnamon stick thrown into the perfume bottle like some of the comments suggest. If you want realistic cinnamon go try Eyes Closed by Byredo. It has been so long since I was impressed with a designer, because everything smells faint or like a room freshener or strait up alcohol, but not this. if you ever had the opportunity to grind the cardamom seeds in a pestle and then smell the spice it will smell exactly like the opening of Declaration and for that realistic approach I applaud the perfumer

Wonderful take on the classic Déclaration. It is indeed quite spicy; cinnamon, cardamom and ginger are very noticeable. To me, this is very much in line with the Déclaration line, undeniably so. The cumin is even more toned down than in the Parfum version but it’s still quite present. This perfume gives me so much joy. It’s a clear representation that great perfume can still be made by large houses at reasonable prices. This line is to me, a very good example of how good flankers are done. Each new flanker brings a different and unique facet to the original creation. This has probably become my favorite Déclaration and I am looking forward to trying the new Essence as well. Thank you Cartier & Delphine!