Café Chantant

The opening of this fragance is gorgeous! It is like a cherry liqour mixed with the smell of the cherry bubblegums that i had when i was a child. The cherry is very noticeable, but totally different to other cherry fragances, for example Lost cherry by Tom Ford, which is much more gourmand and sweeter,; intense cherry by montale, much more floral; or B by Blood concept, woodier and more alcoholic. Café chantant is a very subtle fragance... Sweet but elegant. Soon the cherry liquor goes down and It appears a more noticeable laurel and a powdery flower vibe, with the iris and the heliotrope as main actors. The sweet background with the vanilla, benzoin and a very subtle musk give to the perfume some more intensity and increase a bit his longevity. The Woody character of the patchouli is for me very very subtle as Well. The dry down makes me remember the Air freshner that the company blanco (already Closed) used in his stores. The performance is just average. Average longevity and not very strong sillage, what gives more versatility to this fórmula and makes this perfume suitable for everyday use un almost any condición. I find It unisex but i think that probably women Will use It more than men. Scent: 9 Longevity: 7 Sillage: 6 Quality/price: 7 Versatility: 8 Originality: 8 Global: 9

I’m on a nobile kick right now, and I blind bought so many of them because I am obsessed with this brand and 6 fragrances so far did not disappoint! ❤️ This is a gorgeous fluffy and marshmallowy cherry and vanilla fragrance. When you first spray it, you are hit with a blast of a beautiful cherry that isn’t too sweet or too sour. It’s just perfect! It also has a very strong base of vanilla, and it almost has an almondy creamy marzipan quality to it! That marzipan is probably coming from the heliotrope. When it starts to dry down, you get some powderiness, but it is more of marshmallow powder dust than baby powder or cosmetic powder. This has become one of my favourite cherry fragrances because it is SO unique and smells nothing like any other cherry fragrance to me. It’s like an almond and vanilla flavoured whipped cream topped with cherries ontop. It’s also like vanilla flavoured jelly beans and cherry flavoured jelly beans mixed together. Yummy!🍒🍦 Also, this is super lactonic, fluffy and powdery. It smells amazing! If you love cherry fragrances try this one out because you will not be disappointed! And the longevity and sillage is above average.

Oh dear, how I'm loving this. I tried this blind, without knowing any of the notes, and I'm so glad I did, because cherry usually makes me run for the hills. Here, the dark cherries just add a boozy layer with hints of fruit, without ever being tart or sweet or "perfume cherry"-like. It's the cherry-star anise combo that makes the opening shine. Then, a soft, almondy (heliotrope) vanilla wraps itself around the wearer, deepened by benzoin, which keeps it from being gourmand, with its resinous qualities. The patchouli and musk are barely there, but they counter the sweetness, preventing the frangrance from becoming too heavy or cloying. The vanilla is sufficiently sweet, but also woody, more like the vanilla pods, rather than an extract. It mixes gorgeously with the floral almonds of the heliotrope and the sweet resins of the benzoin. Café Chatant wears like a weightless cashmere wrap: comforting yet sensual. Absolutely perfect.

This one surprised me, as I was expecting a gourmand vanilla cherry cupcake - instead I got a powdery licorice cherry candy. To me, Café Chantant smells like tincture and incense in the opening. Like something a bohemian doctor might prescribe. As Café Chantant dries down it becomes powdery, the heliotrope and iris mixes with the cherry licorice candy. Laurel and patchouli keeps it from becoming to sweet, yet it’s far from the mossy patchouli-licorice found in the Lolita Lempicka line. Some type of rice or wheat sweetness is present in the late drydown. It’s powdery but not soapy, and I havn’t yet found a cherry/licorice fragrance that competes. Cafe Chantant has that lovely vintage powder vibe that I’ve been looking for, and it’s my favorite fragrance for when I want to smell like a sweet licorice snack.

I've had this on my 'Must Try' list for ages, and finally got to sniff it yesterday. I was delighted to discover that it is indeed, as reported by Fragrantica reviewers, very similar to both Cuir Beluga by Guerlain, and also to Vanille by Reminiscence, one of my favourites. If you have any of these three, you don't need the others. They are all light, airy, calm, and sophisticated vanillas, sweet yet not at all gourmand. Angelic. I feel elegant and composed wearing this type of vanilla. I don't pick up the cherry in Café Chantant, (to be fair, my nose was frozen from the London weather so take that with a pinch of salt) but the powdery vanilla is lightly dusted with fine almond from the heliotrope, not too much, just a trace. It's very lovely, a perfume that transcends seasons.

I very much want a full bottle of this for the coming cool seasons! I think it would work very early in spring when there is still that chill in the air. To me this very much leans feminine. It doesn't read too powdery on me, which is good I'm not a fan of powdery frags. It's a little spicey, a little sweet, a little confection powder (no talcum) and just all around lovely! I wouldn't say it's mature, but I don't see a teenager wanting to wear this. It has a similar vibe of Zoologist's Harvest Mouse but they don't smell the same. That's more nature oriented. If you want a cozy cool weather fragrance that's different than the current trends and offerings, give this a try! It's an easy wear, inoffensive but I don't know that I'd call it "blind buy safe" though.

This smells like an angel from the 90s. ✨ I get a sour candied cherry lipgloss and a cloud of vanilla powder that reminds me of the knee high boots and sheer nylons from Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer and when my mom would get all dressed up for her job at J.C. Penney (long before they started selling tires, back when the mall was still suburban chic). Heliotrope, vanilla, and iris create a powdery, cloud-like vanilla while the musk keeps it light and fluffy. Star anise and benzoin are warming. The benzoin and patchouli show up slightly incensey in the dry down. Very soft projection but persistent longevity. Great bedtime/wind down scent. Pairs well with a silk robe after a shower. Reminds me of a soft, warm, pastel pink. 🫧🍒🕊️🍧🌫️💄

I went to Javoy today and tried this and at first spray I got this realistic greeness that I didn’t like, it smells like green (laurel) stems freshly cut. This is COMPLEX! It takes you on a real journey, morphing along the way from dry, green with not a ounce of sweetness to a beautiful realistic cherry smell, vanilla, almond, white leather, slightly powdery iris and sweet nutty heliotrope and vanilla. It’s like Cuir Beluga but after that it turns into Ani. Those who know and love those fragrances would love this. Even in the bath, I could smell it strongly and after I came out of the bath. I had it from 12 today and now it’s 23:00pm. Definitely going back to buy it!!!! Javoy has an amazing collection of nearly all the niche perfumes!

Well damn. I have been obsessing and saving up for a bottle of Cuir Beluga for months and had seen this as a dupe and thought there’s no way they smell similar, they have different notes, they’re probably just slightly reminiscent of each other. Tested this today and thought oh, this is Cuir Beluga with cherries. It’s absolutely delightful, very sweet and powdery but does not smell like food, it’s clean, cozy, and put-together, mature and elegant but not old fashioned. I’m stubborn enough to keep saving up for Cuir Beluga only because I have had my heart set on it for a while, and I do prefer the lack of cherry in that one, but this is such a fantastic alternative. Lasts really long and projects nicely too, overall super impressive.

This is delicious. Despite the name, I don't smell coffee, but rather the pastries that accompany a fine cappuccino in a fancy cafe. In particular, this smells like a fluffy cherry filled danish cake. It is sweet, but not overly so, the sour cherry preserve is mixed with powdered vanilla sugar, and the pasty is soft, flakey, floury. The composition is simple and perfect; although it doesn't sound unique, I have nothing similar in my entire 350+ collection. The silage is moderate to soft, with pretty good lasting power. It is totally feminine, and most likely better suited for fully grown ladies. It's lovely and very gourmand, without the typical fruitchouli or orange blossom. Wonderful and different.

I get a decant of this perfume in hope to justify my cravings for Guerlain's Cuir Beluga and it's good substitute in my opinion. Opening is like 70% of Cuir Beluga then after 10mins it's 30-40% of CB mostly because cherry/fruity notes get more prominent and after like 1 hour in the dry down it's 80-90% of CB. Cherry fades away and you are left with beautiful leathery (in this case probably is benzoin) vanilla. I was disappointed at first but then in the end I was really surprised that this perfume did a turn into right direction for me. 😍 Probably I will get a full bottle of Cafe Chantant.

I'm in love with this! I don't get any cherry at all, which is ok to me. What this smells like, imo, is an almond Danish, fresh from the bakery. It literally makes my mouth water. It's not crazy strong, which again, is fine. I feel like if it were a more powerful fragrance, I'd get sick of it. I'm not a fan of strong gourmand fragrances. It does last a while, though. I think this would be better in the Spring and Fall, but really, it works anytime. Perhaps not the hottest summer days because it could get cloying. I originally purchased the 0.5oz bottle and plan to get the full-size.

I got a sample of this in a perfume order and I fell in love! This scent is so beautiful! When you first spray it the cherries just hit you and not in a medicinal cough syrup way. I have other perfumes that have cherry in it and nothing compares to this. The cherries settle down after about 10 minutes and the vanilla, benzoin, heliotrope, and iris become more prominent. It is a very rich and creamy vanilla - not boring at all. I can smell the star anise but it is not in your face. The fragrance becomes the tiniest bit powdery but I like powdery scents so this is a winner for me!

The opening is sweet and airy; fairly quickly, I can smell a light, natural cherry. As it dries, it becomes powdery, with a soft almond and vanilla note, like an almond croissant. It is sweet, but with a touch of bitter almond, and a super light and fresh flowery undertone. It is a very elegant, powdery perfume. Just a perfectly beautiful scent, it makes me think of a gorgeous and delicate almond croissant. Projection is quietly impressive, longevity 4 to 6 hours 🥐🍒❤️💛

Dear Nobile 1942 this is gorgeous! Warm coffee gently embraced by syrupy black cherry and the soft almond/vanillic hum of heliotrope. A touch of smoke appears a bit further into the mix, probably from a perfectly judged drop or two of patchouli. However, Iris, although cited in the list of notes, eludes me completely but the playful hint of marshmallow brought a smile to my face. Thankfully not a blatant gourmand but certainly delicious! I love it!

I just blind bought this from Luckyscent which carries the 15ml for only $26. Very nice. Not too powdery. The cherry is there, but not in a loud way like others. So well blended. Very pleased with this blind buy. It's truly worth the large bottle, but I have so many fragrances, I don't need more large bottles. Was so happy to find this mini gem at such a nice price. Luckyscent also carries 3 others of the Nobile line in mini.

At first I thought this was a powerhouse vanilla-amaretto with very little else to recommend it, but it is actually quite strange and lovely in the drydown. More delicate and blended than I gave it credit for. The heliotrope note is a star here. I haven’t worn this yet, but I can see it being a big compliment-getter. It’s more winter-spring than autumn-winter for me. Really lovely, comforting, warm yet fresh fragrance

Oh what a beauty ! Love at first snif. To me it is gourmand cherry with lots of vanilla and sugared almond and I smell chocolate I don’t know why. Perhaps for the soft and inoffensive patchouli. Drydown is a dream cosy and warm chocolaty vanilla and I can still smell a soft sugary cherry. It gives me vibes of Rahat Loukoum from Lutens although they are different. Lovely fragrance easy to wear.

buttery and flaky puff pastry fresh out of the oven, with a creamy almond filling and a cherry on top. it's not too sweet as the vanilla in this is very soft. when the heliotrope and the iris make an appearance, it becomes more refined and powdery. the patchouli in the dry-down isn't the earthy kind; it's very subtle, providing a warm touch. it's so utterly gorgeous and feminine!

A lovely baked cherry pie with vanilla, and something that reminds me of a WONDERFUL cherry tobacco that I smell sometimes, always being smoked by interesting old men. I just love this fragrance. It's got a comforting gorgeousness about it that makes you want to curl up with a good book and a nice glass of wine. It's a happy fragrance, but also very deep. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

Powdery, soft vanilla perfume with some unusual fruity notes: cherry and pear maybe. Fruits are gone in 10-15 mins and it transforms into a comfy cosmetic scent with good performance. Dries down to very tender and musky (almost marshmallow) vanilla. I love it, it’s not sugary sweet but has this elegant kinda chef pastry touch. Follow me on IG: scent.guide

Lovely sweet cherries with a lightly leathery feel. I see a lot of people comparing this to Guerlain’s Cuir Beluga, and it does have a soft leathery note, but to me it leans a bit more towards Bois d’Arménie with its sweet benzoin base. Lively, sexy and warm, I think the image was captured perfectly by the perfumer. It is well suited for colder weather

I get a very strong cherry note in the opening, which is sour but sweet at the same time. Then it becomes just a very powdery skin-like scent. Unfortunately, most of Nobile 1942 perfumes I tried doesn't last, doesn't project, besides of La Danza Delle Libellule, that one is one of my favourite perfume ever!

Utterly divine - very similar to Guerlain Cuir Beluga but with a delicious juicy cherry note that lasts until the drydown. Not medicinal - the kind of cherry you'd put in a pastry. Oof. Sweet, soft, powdery, vanilla cozy heaven. I'm a patchouli-phobe and I don't sense it here. Just beautiful!

When I first spray this fragrance I get a very medicinal cough syrup cherry, but then it disappears and I quite enjoy the scent. Thankfully I do not pick up any anise, only a medicinal cherry followed by a sweet powderiness. Still unsure if I will buy a full bottle when I finish my sample.

I agree with Happyme2009 imagine sitting in a cafe eating a delicious pastry with lots of powdered vanilla sugar with cherry 🍒 with a vase of iris and Heliotrope on the table mmm it's beautiful! I love Nobile 1942 fragrances I already have 4 in my collection and ready to add more 🫶🏾

Soft, sophisticated, smoky and sweet, this subtle gourmand delight is my favourite summer scent. I’ve discovered it layers beautifully with Black Opium for autumn/ winter. The bottle itself is a work of art, and evokes the timeless beauty of this delectable cherry perfume.

Wow! I absolutely see the Cuir Beluga likeness and the LL comparison. Both are loves and now so is this. However, this one stands on its own! Soft, feminine, and delicious but not sweet. All year appropriate. With the price point and the quality, this is an easy keeper.

Bought this one in summer and was underwhelmed...fast forward to a rainy, chilly day in October and I’m smitten! Comforting, cozy, delicately sweet with whispers of cherry flecked whipped cream and powder over an almond cream puff. Delightful!

A beautiful, fluffy, soft elegant gourmand which is not too sweet with a slight cherry nuance briefly in the opening. This perfume can be worn for all seasons and gives the wearer a pleasant scent bubble. It leans more femnine than unisex.

Sweet, powdery, fluffy, a bit fruity, easy to wear on many occasions, not very strong, a bit nostalgic for me (because of the powdery aspect I guess), I have nothing else like this and I love it. The bottle is so pretty as well!

Creamy vanilla with a hint of cherry and benzoin. In the background, there is a velvety musk with a sweet floral mix. Wonderful fragrance closed in the typical Nobile 1942 bottle, with a lovely Art Deco label. On my wish list!

This is so similar to Cuir Beluga with a cherry note. Very soft powdery vanilla. Easy non cloying gourmand. After 3 hours I can smell some doughiness like the inside of a croissant. I truly love this perfume.

What a delicious scent! I bought this upon a recommendation for the similarity to Cuir Beluga. I have Both and they both scratch the same itch. ❤️

Out of the box I got mothballs. But, after a couple of days that went away. I love this, it's very soft. I love to wear it to bed.

This is a phenomenal frag. Picture cuir beluga with cherry from guerlain l'homme ideal edp👌🏿👌🏿😍

cherry, but cherry chapstick. sensational

Don't be fooled by the name, because this perfume doesn’t have notes of coffee in the composition. The name comes from the inspiration in the “Singing Cafés” from the 19th century, in France, when small groups of popular music performed in cafes (coffee places), outdoor. This movement of the French "belle époque" spread worldwide, gaining strength in Italy, Germany and Spain. The official notes are: black cherry, Laurel and anise, in the output; Heliotrope, Iris and Althea (hibiscus) in the heart; benzoin, patchouli, musk and vanilla, in the base. Once applied, the feeling is that I spent my money in vain. There is no smell, but an alcoholic vapor and a fragrance very weak and without definition. But wait, because the surprise is yet to come! About 10 minutes later, a dense and semi-gourmand fragrance arises, with an aroma that can reproduce, perfectly, the mixture of the tobacco of gentlemen, which mingled the chypres of the ladies and the strong scent of coffee, which exuded in the enclosure. The anise presents nuances close to the licorice and the benzoin gives creaminess. But the highlight of this fragrance is in the almond aroma of Heliotrope, which joins with perfection, the vanilla. In my opinion, the only defect is the poor projection, since a fragrance like this deserved a greater power of reach and trail, of those that nobody can remain indifferent to your presence. Apart from that, is deliciously unique. Café Chantant brings the glamour of the past for your skin.

This opens up with super-sweet and juicy cherries on a base of fine powdery vanilla. It's very much a cherry-almond and heliotrope scent, but one of the more elegant ones. The iris note gives it a ladylike, dry undertone that keeps it from becoming too sweet. I also get a hint of licorice from the star-anise. It's very feminine in my opinion and a bit linear, but comforting and pretty. Café Chantant gets compared to Guerlain Cuir Beluga and I can totally see why. They have a lot in common with the vanilla, the powdery notes and the heliotrope. But there are differences, too. Café Chantant is much fruitier. While Cuir Beluga balances its sweetness with suede, Café Chantant does so with sour cherry and has a more youthful vibe. CC has a louder opening while CB has a deeper and more refined drydown. Because in my opinion CB is such a perfect scent and the better version of this concept, CC pales in comparison, but it's a lovely scent in its own right. Also, it's the less pricey one out of these two when it comes to the large bottles, so it's definitely worth a try.

The core of this fragrance is built around cherry, vanilla, powdery heliotrope, and benzoin. It has little to do with coffee as a scent. The name is not misleading, because the theme refers to the atmosphere of singing cafés from the 19th century through the Belle Époque period. The opening shows a slightly jam-like sour cherry, accompanied by star anise and bay leaf that add a mild spicy and herbal nuance. This stage is brief. In the heart, the composition shifts into an almond-vanilla powder character, with a faint impression of cherry candy. The powderiness is quite noticeable, yet it does not feel heavy or old-fashioned. It resembles a soft layer of vanilla powder, still carrying a trace of sweet-tart cherry. In the drydown, vanilla becomes the main thread. Patchouli prevents the sweetness from turning cloying. After five to six hours, what remains is a gentle benzoin sweetness with a light woody tone.

Well cave in and got myself a bottle of Cafe Chantant. This is very close to Cuir Beluga and a great addition to my collection. It is different, abstract and eclectic compared to most of the fragrances released today. At the opening you get the beautiful Sour Cherry note front and center; after a few minutes you start to smell a subtle Anis and Heliotrope note, with the Powdery note staying present from beginning to end. There, at the end is where the vanilla shines and to me, where the beauty of this fragrance is. With a strong projection and long sillage. If you are like me and not too fond of Patchouli, do not worry, nothing harsh here, as a matter of fact, almost imperceptible. BTW must be said, do not be fooled by the name, there is no coffee here, but the pastries and coziness of a Cafe, a must for cooler days.

A powdery makeup bag fragrance. The vanilla is what's separating it from most in this genre, making it a more playful boudoir. Like a more decidedly femme Rogue Smoking. There's just a little play-doh. As it sits on the skin, I get more of a suggestion of tobacco, which I'm assuming is the very inoffensive musk and patchouli blend. Sits pretty close to the skin, which is probably a good thing with this type of scent. Unfortunately I couldn't smell any cherry or anise, which is ultimately what I came here for. Still, it's a cozy type of powder that I can imagine myself craving from time to time.A like, not a love.

On me it starts with vanilla pod, literally the pod, where the seeds are still inside of it with cherries. I expected more sour cherries but I'm getting sweet, as if baked cherries. After a short while vanilla is out of the pod, so to speak :) After about an hour I feel benzoin. I can barely detect the flowers, I don't get anise either, also it slowly stops radiating, it gets closer and closer to the skin. On the dry down there is vanilla, very sweet, patchouli and musk. Benzoin is gone. After 5 hours it is very faint and close to the skin but it is hanging in there for a loong time.

#863 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I don't think this is feminine as some do. seems pretty dead center to me. I haven't experienced most of the scents in the "reminds me of" section. I gave away Reminiscence Vanille and Reminiscence Oud about a year ago, but if Vanille had smelled like this (I'm not a fan of heliotrope) I'm sure I would have kept it. I like the touch of iris here a lot. This isn't very potent, very mild performer. Definitely won't make it to lunch, but it's car pool and office safe. Just not sure anyone not at intimate range will know you're wearing it.

This seems to me very well named, because it reminds me of a vanilla-flavored cappuccino you might get at a European café on a frosty day, with the cherry and star anise and heliotrope (which smells like almond) smelling distantly of lightly flavored pastries in the cafe's case, made to go with the coffee. This is a nice gourmand for people like me who, if they want gourmands at all, want them to be milder, more delicate, and more introverted, and not overwhelmingly sweet. A gentle fragrance for gentle moods.

this opens with a big powdery dose of heliotrope (which i love) followed by cherry, vanilla, benzoin and iris. sweet, almondy and cozy with a lipsticky note from iris, i think. this is almost borderline too sweet for me, but the iris and heliotrope help it, i think. i love powdery scents so that part is a-ok with me. come to think of it, it's a lot like cherry chapstick. i get the cuir beluga thing too. glad i got to try this cozy and fun perfume.

i'm currently on a sort of heliotrope journey, and this caught my eye. such a delicious scent. i definitely do get the sort of play-dough thing others mention, but i'm actually a fan of that. yummy powdery heliotrope and vanilla, but not overwhelmingly sweet. and i can still detect this on me by the end of the day--lasts surprisingly long for its lightness.

Interesting reading reviews regarding the cherry. For me there is only a mere whisper of cherry. The powderiness is also exaggerated. No, this is about the balsamic smooth sweet vanilla, just a touch of dirt to make it gourmand and unisex and nose to skin with a deep inhale you can just pick the tiniest whiff of cherry. Strong, lush and impressive!

I am a sucker for cherry fragrances. I had high expectations for Cafe Chantant. Unfortunately I was disappointed because I didn't really get cherry, more of a powdery vanilla. The fragrance is nice, decent longevity. It just wasn't the dark cherry scent I was looking for.

Powdered sugar! I get vanilla but no cherry and do not detect any top or middle notes. Just the base. Sweet, fluffy, feminine. But not too sweet, which it could easily do. Lasted all day, did not change.