25
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Must de Cartier
feminine
Created by Jean-Jacques Diener, Nathalie Feisthauer
Must de Cartier by Cartier is a Oriental fragrance for women. Must de Cartier was launched in 1981. Must de Cartier was created by Jean-Jacques Diener and Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Galbanum, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon, Green Mandarin, Peach and Pineapple; middle notes are Leather, Carnation, Vetiver, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Musk, Yellow Narcissus, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Civet and Vetiver.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
27%
Spr
17%
Sum
90%
Fall
Day & Night
66%
Day
96%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,507 votes
4.22
Love it
1.1k44%
Like it
1.1k44%
OK
361%
Dislike
25610%
Hate it
151%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 49 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Must de Cartier is remembered fondly by the r/fragrance community as a discontinued classic that was a reliable go-to fragrance for many. While users appreciate its quality and distinctive character, the main challenge is availability and the emotional hesitation some have about using up their remaining bottles due to sentimental value and discontinuation status.
Strengths
- Classic, timeless fragrance with strong nostalgic appeal
- Longevity and performance on skin
- Distinctive and memorable scent profile
- Good value for a designer fragrance
Weaknesses
- Discontinued, making it difficult to find and replenish
- Vintage bottles may have degraded quality over time
- Can feel emotionally difficult to wear due to sentimental attachment
Best for
Going out and special occasionsDaily driver for fragrance enthusiastsVintage/collector pieces
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
