
Declaration
Declaration by Cartier was launched in 1998, a citrus & fresh fragrance for men, composed by Jean-Claude Ellena. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus. Key notes: Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper and Ginger.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger, Iris |
| Community rating | 4.04/5 from 6,638 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.
About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Declaration by Cartier, launched in 1998, is a Jean-Claude Ellena composition that opens with bitter orange, caraway, and birch—a crisp, slightly smoky citrus. The heart weaves Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, ginger, iris, juniper, cinnamon, orris root, and jasmine into a spicy, floral bouquet. The base settles into Tahitian vetiver, tea, cedar, leather, oakmoss, and amber, creating a dry, woody foundation. This woody floral musk is best suited for collectors who appreciate structured, aromatic scents with a vintage character. It performs well in professional settings and cooler weather, offering a refined, understated elegance.
中文簡介
卡地亞宣言男士淡香水(1998)由調香師 Jean-Claude Ellena 創作,屬木質花香麝香調。前調以苦橙、葛縷子與樺木展開,清新中帶微煙燻;中調融合瓜地馬拉豆蔻、胡椒、生薑、鳶尾、杜松、肉桂、鳶尾根與茉莉,辛香與花香交織;基調則以塔希提香根草、茶、雪松、皮革、橡苔與琥珀收尾,乾燥木質感鮮明。整體氣質內斂優雅,適合追求經典結構的收藏家,於正式場合或涼爽季節使用尤為出色。
Reference data
| House | Cartier |
|---|---|
| Name | Declaration |
| Launched | 1998 |
| Marketed as | For men |
| Dominant family | Citrus & Fresh |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Notes recorded | 17 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Declaration?
Declaration by Cartier: top notes are Bitter Orange, Caraway and Birch; heart notes are Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger, Iris, Juniper, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss and Amber.
What accords does Declaration have?
The dominant accords recorded for Declaration are aromatic (100.0%); fresh spicy (95.4%); citrus (86.8%); woody (73.4%); warm spicy (71.8%).
Who created Declaration?
Declaration by Cartier was composed by Jean-Claude Ellena.
When was Declaration launched?
Declaration by Cartier was first released in 1998.
What does Declaration smell like?
Declaration is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper and Ginger.
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Market reference
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| Observed range | $130 – $222 USD |
|---|---|
| Listings tracked | 3 |
| Method | Median of matched public listings; see methodology. |
Market reference & verification
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