Delices De Cartier Eau de Parfum

It's been such a long time since I last wrote a review, I thought what's a better way to start winter with a review of this complicated yet so simple fragrance. I've had mixed feelings about this perfume since my parents got it for me. I wanted In black-Jesus del pozo but it was out and the salesman told them this is the closest thing to it so they got it. I really disliked it when i first had a sniff, fruity perfumes are not my cup of tea at all, and since all I smelled was this synthetic cherry note, as i recall saying "It's like that icky cherry on top that we all toss away". Now, I'm down to less than 25% of the perfume, so what happened that made me change my mind? It's winter, It's dark and I'm freezing, craving something warm yet fresh to get me out of the 'week before birthday blues' as i like to call it, a bottle of booze was what i wanted, by instinct, I felt like the icky cherry perfume will do and boy, my winter nights were forever changed. I started spraying this all over myself and the bed. It's no longer an icky cherry perfume, it's warm, fuzzy, boozy, comforting, fun and fresh. And it's all over the place. Let me start by saying that it stays on for probably 8 hours+ which is something that surprised me cause I thought it would be one of those one hour fragrances. Sillage is great it leaves a little trail when you walk....if you spray like 3-4 times, I get a lot of compliments whenever I wear it. A LOT. People just seem to love it and I do too. Now begins the real review; At first all you'll smell is cherries, not icky like I thought at first, but more like a handful of cherries that have been soaked in vodka for a while, a very boozy cherry note. Actually, it's one of the few times that I think I agree with the "top notes according to your votes" Boozy cherry is everywhere and consistant throughout its stay. I knew there was amber, you never guess wrong when Amber is present, along with the musk too, they are there on your skin when you spray it, after like 5 minutes of spraying of course. I always say that Musk is the anchor of perfumes and here, it's perfect, it's doing one hell of a job with the boozy cherries and the violet, making it not too powdery and not too cherry-sweet. I knew there were tonka beans instantly, nutty and perfect with the boozy cherry. Now, what's making this perfume fresh and green? Jasmine of course along with the pink pepper, bergamot and possibly the freesia (not sure if it's that detectable though). I didn't mention sandalwood in my review cause I always think of sandalwood plus musk plus amber as one entity when they're present in a perfume, you could tell each note differently and you know they are there but to me, they work magic together and make the perfume balanced, I don't know how though that's why it's magic ;) And like some perfumes, the dry down is amazing, truly captivating, amber, musk, sandalwood, violet and boozy cherry with a hint of jasmine and the tonka beans, I can't really describe how i truely feel about this perfume, I love it! Overall, It's an amazing perfume for winter nights and cold days. I don't feel like it suits summer that much even though it's fresh enough for that but well, on my skin anyway I feel like it's just a no no in summer. Great silliage and long lasting. Compliment magnet. Pretty bottle. Fun, fresh, comforting and somehow dangerous and alluring.

When the cherry-madness hit the perfume world couple of seasons back I was genuinely surprised when no one remembered or asked for reissue of the Delices de Cartier. For me, this is the best cherry fragrance composed in the 2000s. Combination of soft and sparkly bergamot, warm and spicy pink pepper layered as a chiffon scarf around the sweet and juicy cherry is nothing short of a genius. The cherry is not linear, not cloying sweet and not buried under the aggressive and heavy spices. It is allowed to be itself - juicy, alluring and delicious. With jasmine and freesia close behind (I do not feel violet much, I admit) the aroma becomes playful, feminine and uplifting. It is definitely sweet, but the type of sweet which is appealing and welcoming in its smoothness and restrained gourmand facets. Its fun! It's warm, sparkling and softer than most fruity-florals. I call it a demi-gourmand in the best sense of the word. It just skims on the crest of the wave, but never tips over to any side. The dry down is still rich in well-blended notes, but softer and more intimate. It becomes part of the skin. Think of the light chemise gliding over your body, visible and air-light. The staying power is good and the sillage is perfect whether you are wearing this composition in summer or in the fall. This is not a perfume for business meetings or restaurant dates. This is for when you want to shine, enjoy yourself and brighten up the world around you with your charisma and unrestrained Joie de Vivre. This is what the Delices de Cartier is all about - the joy of life, its beauty and exaltation of the moment.

I. Love. This! First let me start off by stating I am a sucker for green, floral, clean and watery scents such as M. Asam No 1, Bond's High Line, Stella, etc. This is nothing like anything I'm normally attracted to. It's a savory gourmand, cherries flambe with tonka liqueur and garnished with sugared violets...a sex bomb, a sillage monster. This smells completely - TOTALLY - different on my skin than on paper or from the bottle. From the bottle it's straight up cough syrup, cherry flavor. On paper it's not much different. On skin, it takes on several new dimensions. There is cherry and pepper in the opening for sure, and they both settle down nicely with violet and a little freesia for the middle. The day ends with just a faint cherry & violet peeking out through a warm, soft & spicy finish. This is truly a masterpiece - sexy, sophisticated, not too busy...each note is blended perfectly. Sillage is intense and the frag sticks around for at least 8 hours. What a winner. This will be my winter signature scent!

Oh My!!! Thousand times better than the EDT version I used to have. It is less bitter and more sweet. It does not induce any toothache - not at all!!! It is a sexy sweetness, cherries sprinkled with pink pepper and vanilla (although it is not even listed here, it might be tonka giving this sweet creamy feel!). So tasty and feminine, I just fancy drinking it straight from the bottle! It lasts all day without the need of reapplying. Delices is one of the kind, magical. It starts fresh and fruity, then a bit spicy and flowery and the base is just so soothing and creamy, this is how I want my every day to end everyday! Seems like apart from Noa Perle - Delices would be my very own signature. Brilliant elixir of feminity - spicy and delicious! Although quite expensive - it is worth trying. And did I mention that the bottle is to die for??? :-)

This is better and more complex than Pozo IN BLACK (mentioning due to votes cast above comparing the two), though I can see how one might appeal to fans of the other. There's no comparison when it comes to the quality. This wins, hands down. It doesn't say licorice in the notes here but when this settles, that's what I very distinctly smell in the air around me. This is for gourmand lovers. Salty and sweet, licorice flavoured toffee. In the opening I smell a rich, spiced honey aroma with a tonka/vanilla backdrop. Thankfully it never ventures into being sickly sweet. Lasting power is impressive and it really packs a punch (with only one spray) without overwhelming.