declaration Cartier....can we talk this

[scentimus]

I just recently read here in an artfical that this is the most popular seller for Cartier men's line. I never invested in this scent and would like to hear some recent opinions from fellow basenote members if I should invest.

[BurgundyMarsh]

It is my favorite Cartier scent, designed by one of the leading contemporary perfumers.

[Awakening950]

It's the best thing they have, for me it was the scent that started me on this obsession. Everything Cartier makes is good but Declaration is a must have IMO.

[Oslo-Fjord]

It's the best thing they have, for me it was the scent that started me on this obsession. Everything Cartier makes is good but Declaration is a must have IMO.

+1. It has become one of my favorit scents. It`s one of Cartier`s best selling fragrances, and Mr Ellena has mention that this is one of the fragrances He is absolutely most proud of. It`s not for everybody though. You have to tolerate a bit "dirtiness" to enjoy this scent. It`s quite unique with it`s fresh and spicy notes. It has notes of burnt dirty spices (lots of Cardamom), but once you get over the top notes, you will experience a very sophisticated woody dry-down.
- IMO Cartier Declaration is a role model / prototype for Terre d`Hermès, and I prefer Declaration by a wide margin. You should also try the splendid flanker Declaration Essence which has pointed the notes from the original. Both are worth owning. Good luck!

(Do also try the shower-gel. Very very high quality product!)

[UKisGR8]

OP, I'll sell you my 98% full 1.7 oz. bottle in box for $40.

[hednic]

I have it and like it a lot.

[Trauerkraut]

I like the Essence version of Déclaration the best: it has been my signature scent for almost a decade!

[SusieSusie]

I'm a girl and I wear this. Fresh and spicy with a spicy sweet sophisticated drydown. It's delicious.

[Alvus]

Depends on what kinds of fragrances you like.

[noirdrakkar]

the cartier line is a series of well crafted fragrances, but most of them aren't my type. i'd say declaration is probably my favorite from the house, but it is probably not something i would wear.

don't buy it just because of positive reviews. go to sephora and try it yourself.

[trumpet_guy]

Declaration is a fine scent. I too prefer the Essence version of this scent (the green version) but they are both good, as is the Eau Genereuse version that comes around in the summer.

[Marais]

There was a good write-up on the NowSmellThis blog yesterday. I marginally prefer the original myself.

http://www.nstperfume.com/2012/09/05...rance-reviews/

[Ken_Russell]

Both the initial Declaration, as well as its flankers, are smooth, soothing and contemporary gourmand scents.

[ChuckW]

My wife loved this on me today. Wow, is it powerful. 3 sprays gave me all day coverage. Glad I snatched it up at TJ Maxx yesterday.

[MonkeyBars]

Both the initial Declaration, as well as its flankers, are smooth, soothing and contemporary gourmand scents.

Gourmand? I don't find the cedar theme to be edible at all.

I like Declaration Bois Bleu the best, since it's the most green and herbal.

[martinijo]

I thought it smelled superb on paper but there is something offputting to me when it's on my skin and I almost never wear it.
I much prefer Roadster.

[Oslo-Fjord]

There was a good write-up on the NowSmellThis blog yesterday. I marginally prefer the original myself.

http://www.nstperfume.com/2012/09/05...rance-reviews/

Great review. I like the regular and essence version, but didn`t care much for the cologne.

[Francolino]

the essence were is dark and heavy I prefer it to the original!

[JohnTheBeginner]

It way my wife's favourite 'romantic scent' for quite some time, until she smelled Tom Ford's Italian Cypress...

[TeenfragGent]

I'm going to be straight up an honest with you. Cartier Declaration smells like a smoky body odorous wood smell. I'd never wear it, but that's just me. It smells like body odor.

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Roadster is the best from the line imo.

[Spoombung]

I'm not sure why some people suggest its skanky of body odorous. To me it smells incredibly smooth and silky. Also I thought far more women buy this than men...? not that it matters...

[MonkeyBars]

I'm not sure why some people suggest its skanky of body odorous. To me it smells incredibly smooth and silky. Also I thought far more women buy this than men...? not that it matters...

That all depends on how you perceive cumin.

[Rüssel]

I have it and like it a lot.

+1. One of the first ones I really liked.

[gilesjp]

- IMO Cartier Declaration is a role model / prototype for Terre d`Hermès, and I prefer Declaration by a wide margin.

I prefer Cartier Declaration as well. I don't think you need both of these Terre d`Hermes seems redundant imo.

[Andrè Moreau]

Very good fragrance. It's very similar, but perhaps even better, to "Thè pour un ète" de l'Artisan Parfumeur, due to its sweet notes.

[ralmeida]

I like Declaration a lot, but it's not for everyone.

It's basically a huge blast of orange and cardamom (I don't know why people say cumin, they are very different smells to me), with a woody drydown. Lasts for hours and projects like a beast.

[ChuckW]

I like Declaration a lot, but it's not for everyone.

It's basically a huge blast of orange and cardamom (I don't know why people say cumin, they are very different smells to me), with a woody drydown. Lasts for hours and projects like a beast.

I agree. The power is surprising.

[cameron]

I cant wear it. It's all cardamom

[HackerX]

Yes, Declaration has loads, i really mean loads of cardamom, hence it's quite challenging for a lot of people, because too much cardamom will give off a "body odour" smell. It's a gorgeous scent, only if body odour smells this good. It's quite unique as well. If you like Declaration you should give Must de Cartier Pour Homme a try also, really outstanding stuff.

[karlochacon]

I agree. The power is surprising.

yeah a complete beast....sometimes I feel that I need to wear I feel so impatient that happens let say tomorrow I going to use it and the next day I wear another perfume but I still smell declaration on me