Hermes Caleche Soie de parfum is a different strength of classic scent from Hermes and was released in 1992. It features notes of aldehydes, citron, neroli, bergamot, rose, iris, jasmine, orange blossom, lily of the valley, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver anc cedar. The name Caleche refers to the horse-drawn carriages that are emblematic of the house. This is the vintage Soie De Parfum.
From the brand - "Hermes launched Caleche Soie de Parfum in 1992 as an attempt to modernize this perfume so that it is liked by younger costumers. The fragrance is supposedly morwe vibrant with prominent floral notes, and subdued powdery and woody tones. Its character is floral, aldehyde, chypre."
Caleche is one of the fragrances from the last 100 years that Roja Dove believes to be the true classics of their decade. Click here to see that sampler.
Fragrantica - "Sheer heaven! Soft yet assertive, feminine but not cloying and simply beautiful!
After so long I realize that this is my favorite of the three and the notes explain why! No ylang ylang, tonka or gardenia to overpower the gentle bouquet of old fashioned flowers joyfully splashed with radiant sunshine and warmed with caressing sandalwood and verdant moss."
Fragrantica - "Aptly named, it is as smooth, airy and lightweight as silk. Smells like old money. "
Fragrantica - "Beautiful. This is so conceptual and alludes to the ideal of extreme refinement, poise and the epitome of everything elite. It's too beautiful and invokes strong emotional responses.
The opening is a dominant powdery iris, rose and ylang ylang with a piercing blast of aldehydes, creating the impression of the sun on a winter morning. This fragrance creates a force field of power, distance, and protection around you, it insulates you from external influences because it is such a powerful and self-assured expression. 10/10."
