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Caleche Parfum

1961 · For women · Woody

Caleche Parfum by Hermes was launched in 1961, a woody fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by woody, white floral and citrus. Key notes: Orris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, white floral, citrus
Key notesOrris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Gardenia
Community rating4.35/5 from 303 votes

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Accord profile

woody15%white floral12%citrus11%aromatic10%fresh10%aldehydic9%earthy9%powdery9%amber8%mossy8%

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.

Caleche Parfum opens with a bright, classic aldehyde lift, sharpened by neroli, bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange. That citrus-and-soap sparkle gives way to a dense floral heart of orris, ylang-ylang, jasmine, gardenia, lily-of-the-valley and rose — powdery, creamy and green in turn, the kind of bouquet that reads as formal rather than casual.

The base is where this parfum earns its collector reputation: oakmoss, sandalwood, olibanum, vetiver, musk, cypress, cedar, amber, tonka bean and coumarin build a dry, woody-resinous foundation with a mossy, smoky edge. With woody accords leading and white florals close behind, it suits wearers who love vintage aldehyde florals with backbone — leather-glove elegance rather than sweetness. Best for cool weather, daytime formality or evening, and for collectors who want the parfum concentration's depth over the lighter editions.

中文簡介

Caleche Parfum 以醛香開場,橙花、佛手柑、檸檬與橘子帶來明亮而皂感的柑橘前調,隨即過渡到鳶尾、依蘭、茉莉、梔子、鈴蘭與玫瑰交織的濃密白花核心,粉質、creamy 之中帶點綠意,氣質端正而不甜膩。

基調以橡苔、檀香、乳香、岩蘭草、麝香、絲柏、雪松、琥珀、零陵香豆與香豆素收結,乾爽的木質與樹脂感明顯,帶苔蘚與微煙燻尾韻。木質調最突出,白花緊隨其後,適合喜歡老派醛香花香、重視骨架與層次的收藏者;秋冬、日間正式場合或晚宴皆宜,亦適合想體驗 parfum 濃度深度的買家。

Reference data

HouseHermes
NameCaleche Parfum
Launched1961
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded21
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Caleche Parfum?

Caleche Parfum by Hermes: top notes are Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; heart notes are Orris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-Of-The-Valley and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Olibanum, Vetiver, Musk, Cypress, Cedar and Amber.

What accords does Caleche Parfum have?

The dominant accords recorded for Caleche Parfum are woody (100.0%); white floral (82.7%); citrus (72.9%); aromatic (67.8%); fresh (67.0%).

When was Caleche Parfum launched?

Caleche Parfum by Hermes was first released in 1961.

What does Caleche Parfum smell like?

Caleche Parfum is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Orris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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