Caleche

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Caleche

Hermès · Parfum / Extrait · 1961

≈ $100 · approx. retail

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A classic aldehydic floral — sparkling citrus and aldehydes open onto an elegant iris-and-jasmine heart, resting on soft mossy woods and musk, exemplifying understated 1960s Parisian elegance.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

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