Déclaration Parfum (2018)
by Cartier

Declaration Parfum is basically Declaration EdT, but with a generous lashing of popular woody amber notes, and most importantly - muddled and flattened. This is Declaration tailored to mass mediocrity, so much so that it doesn’t declare anything anymore. Here there is a greater exploration of cardamom; however it is the spicy warmth of synthetic cardamom, which is a darling ‘spice twist’ of so many modern designer masculines, and not a study of the green aromatic attributes of fresh cardamom as one finds in the beautiful Declaration d’Un Soir EdT. There is also a discernible leathery vibe; however, as one would imagine, the cumin driven edginess is of the original is completely gone.

Sillage is good and duration is excellent at over ten hours - but what is the point? To make no declaration, and silently conform?


2/5

Van Gogh, "Self-portrait with Dark Felt Hat oil on canvas 1887

A very good EDP version of the legendary Declaration. More spicy, deep, dense and round. Classy and elegant, for fans of oriental fragrances. -But if you don't like the regular edt, you will not like this one eighter. Sillage; moderate
Longevity; long lasting
Sum; 9/10

Only in recent years have I started to really appreciate the Déclaration line of scents from Cartier. Those are true classics worth exploring by the serious scent aficoinado.

Déclaration Parfum is a sturdy, credible flanker of what made the original Déclaration so appealing: Warm rich woods and spice that exude a masculine musky quality reminiscent of oriental scents. This Parfum version is elegant and firm in an understated way, not brash in the least. It's a wrist-sniffer of a fragrance that is a great affirmation of the arguably legendary Déclaration scents.

Glad to have my bottle. :-)

This may be a little premature having worn it only twice but so far I agree this is a worthwhile take on the classic designer scent.
Notably for me the note described by some as resembling " B.O." is absent ( the cumin note ? ) and it is seemingly a little less complex than the edt but richer deeper and warmer. The fig blends nicely into this richness along with the cardammom which comes across smoother and fuller than I could have expected.
One of the best designer releases of recent years for me, though admittedly there haven't been too many notables.