Caron Parfum Sacre was created by Jean-Pierre Bethouart in 1990. Woods and incense, soft, classic, with vanilla touches to fuzz the woody edges. This is zen and contemplative, a scent like nothing else, which is one of the hallmarks of the House of Caron. If you don' t know what you're in the mood for, Parfum Sacre could be the thing. It's warm and cuddly and wraps you in a big fragrant hug.
From Bois de Jasmin - "For all its spicy notes, Parfum Sacré is not a dry, pungent fragrance, but caressing and enveloping. The rose softens the middle notes lending them a honeyed sweetness. Rose’s appearance can be compared to a gorgeous stranger entering the room–the clamor stops and every minute whisper is heard distinctly. That’s when I notice orange blossom and iris delicately hinting at their presence. Soon the woody accords undulate slowly lending a resinous aspect to the dry down. The smooth balsamic myrrh, sweet amber and smoky vanilla form the intricate drydown. To call Parfum Sacré sultry is probably an understatement! Still, it is not what I would call a bombshell perfume. Parfum Sacré lends itself to being worn as a comfort scent. On a cold winter day, it is a perfect scented choice–warming and rich, like a glass of mulled wine."
From Basenotes - "EDP formula... Beautiful! Milky spices. Perfumed spices. Spices that flow into swirling floral notes. The flowers are blended well. Not overly sweet nor cloying. They are somewhat powdery, dry. Even the carnation comes off as a powdery flower! I believe cardamom and cinnamon really add charm to these flowers. The heart slowly sinks into a heavy base; a marvelous blend of resinous, sweet-wood, and musky notes. It seems creamier, too. Smoother. Vanilla and myrrh and amber are particularly alluring."
From Perfume Smellin Things - "to remind me of what a truly great perfume can be; it's one of those perfumes that I get a true craving for and when that feeling hits, nothing else will do. It is also very powerful, and must be applied with restraint if I am planning to go out in public, but if I have a day (or night) at home, I spray it on liberally. For me it is one of those mind-altering, transporting scents that are rarely encountered, and yet the quest to find such a one is what drives me, and other fragrance lovers, to seek out yet more new things to try in search of that elusive experience."
| Perfume Name | Caron Parfum Sacre |
| Year Introduced | 1990 |
| Perfumer | Jean-Pierre Bethouart |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Strength | EDP, eau de parfum |
| Notes | Vanilla, myrrh, civet, cedar wood, lemon, pepper, mace, cardamom, orange blossom, rose, jasmine and rosewood |
| Country of Origin | France |
I got this as part of the Vanilla sampler set. On me, the rose is overpowering everything else. No woods, no vanilla, just powdery floral. Reminds me of the scented soap in my grandmother's bathroom when I was a child and I'm not the sentimental type.
