Le Baiser du Dragon

Name: Le Baiser du Dragon by Cartier
Brand: Cartier

2003 · For women · Sweet & Gourmand

Le Baiser du Dragon by Cartier was launched in 2003, a sweet & gourmand fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by almond, woody and fruity. Key notes: Cedar, Iris and Musk.

At a glance

Dominant accords	almond, woody, fruity
Key notes	Cedar, Iris, Musk, Jasmine
Community rating	4.09/5 from 4,353 votes

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Accord profile

almond14%woody13%fruity11%amber11%earthy9%warm spicy9%patchouli8%sweet8%aromatic8%white floral8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Le Baiser du Dragon opens with a liqueur-like rush of amaretto and bitter almond, sharpened by neroli and softened by gardenia. The heart turns woody and powdery: cedar and iris meet jasmine, rose, and musk, creating a textured, slightly retro floral core. The base is where the dragon truly breathes—vetiver, patchouli, benzoin, amber, and a second wave of cedar are laced with dark chocolate and caramel, leaving a bittersweet, resinous trail that lingers for hours.

This is a collector's oriental: dense, sweet, and earthy, with almond running from top to bottom. It suits those who love gourmand-adjacent classics without overt sugar, and who appreciate a fragrance that feels opulent rather than fresh. Best for evening wear in cool weather, or for anyone building a Cartier or early-2000s designer archive. The chocolate-caramel facet may read heavy on some skin, so test before committing to a full bottle.

中文簡介

Le Baiser du Dragon 以苦杏仁酒同苦杏仁開場，帶橙花同梔子花的清亮，隨後轉入雪松、鳶尾、茉莉、玫瑰同麝香嘅木質粉香核心。基調由香根草、廣藿香、安息香、琥珀同二次雪松構成，並以黑朱古力同焦糖點綴，留下苦甜交織、樹脂感強嘅餘韻。呢支係典型東方木質，杏仁由頭帶到尾，氣質濃郁、甜美又帶泥土感，適合鍾意美食調但唔想太甜嘅收藏家。秋冬夜晚、正式場合或想營造神秘感時用最好。由於朱古力焦糖部分喺某些皮膚上可能偏厚重，建議先試香再入手。

Reference data

House	Cartier
Name	Le Baiser du Dragon
Launched	2003
Marketed as	For women
Dominant family	Sweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded	16
Accords	10

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What are the notes in Le Baiser du Dragon?

Le Baiser du Dragon by Cartier: top notes are Amaretto, Bitter Almond, Gardenia and Neroli; heart notes are Cedar, Iris, Musk, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber, Cedar, Dark Chocolate and Caramel.

What accords does Le Baiser du Dragon have?

The dominant accords recorded for Le Baiser du Dragon are almond (100.0%); woody (90.0%); fruity (78.8%); amber (73.9%); earthy (64.6%).

When was Le Baiser du Dragon launched?

Le Baiser du Dragon by Cartier was first released in 2003.

What does Le Baiser du Dragon smell like?

Le Baiser du Dragon is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Cedar, Iris and Musk.

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