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Must de Cartier
Cartier · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 1981
≈ $95 · 100ml · approx. retail
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Must de Cartier, launched in 1981, is Cartier's debut feminine fragrance — a rich amber-oriental built on a plush base of vanilla, sandalwood and civet beneath a green-aldehydic, fruity opening. Its leathery, balsamic warmth made it a defining 1980s powerhouse and remains the house's classic women's signature.
The scent
Top notes
The opening · first 15 minutes
Heart notes
The core · the next few hours
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