Le Parfum
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Side by side
Le Parfum vs. Cascade
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Le Parfum | Cascade | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2004 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Anne Flipo | Béatrice Piquet, Juliette Karagueuzoglou |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Le Parfum
Amber
Woody
Musky
Smoky
Powdery
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Cascade
White Floral
Musky
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Powdery
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AmberIncense
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom
Heart
CedarHeliotropeJasmine
OrchidNight Blooming Cereus
Base
White MuskSandalwoodResinous Amber
Woody NotesAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Le Parfum | Cascade | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one doesn't need to. The woody-smoke stays close, intimate, never overwhelming, for people who'd rather be remembered than noticed.Le Parfum
If you want dramatic sillage and a fragrance that announces itself from across the room, look elsewhere. Cascade whispers, evolves, and rewards those who lean in close.Cascade