Must de Cartier
CartierEau de Toilette1981
Side by side
Must de Cartier vs. Ysatis
Is Must de Cartier better than Ysatis?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Shared notes
AmberGalbanumJasmineMuskNarcissusRosewoodVanillaMandarin OrangeSandalwoodVetiver
powderyFloralsweetwoodyanimalic
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The essentials
What's different between Must de Cartier and Ysatis?
| Must de Cartier | Ysatis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1981 | 1984 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Jacques Diener | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Must de Cartier and Ysatis smell?
Must de Cartier
Oriental
Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Amber
Vanilla
Ysatis
Woody
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Animalic
Sweet
Powdery
Musky
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Must de Cartier and Ysatis share?
Top
GalbanumRosewoodMandarin OrangeNeroliAldehydesBergamotLemonGreen MandarinPeachPineapple
AldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliGalbanumRosewoodCoconut
Heart
JasmineLeatherNarcissusCarnationRoseOrris RootYlang-YlangJonquilOrchid
JasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangNarcissusRose.RoseIrisHoney
Base
AmberMuskVanillaSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanCivet
CivetMuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossPatchouliVetiverCloveCastoreum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineNarcissusCarnationRoseOrris RootYlang-YlangOrchid
JasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangNarcissusRose.RoseIris
Citric Notes
NeroliBergamotLemonGreen Mandarin
BergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli
Animalic Notes
LeatherCivet
CivetCastoreum
Woody Notes
RosewoodSandalwood
SandalwoodRosewood
Fruity Notes
PeachPineapple
Coconut
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Vanilla
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Must de Cartier and Ysatis work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Must de Cartier or Ysatis?
| Must de Cartier | Ysatis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Must de Cartier and Ysatis?
The galbanum hits sharp. Some find it jarring at first, a green jolt that doesn't ease in. But give it time. Jasmine arrives, the vanilla underneath makes it warm, close, lasting.Must de Cartier
Ysatis doesn't negotiate. It opened in 1984 knowing exactly what it was, and the decades since haven't changed its mind. If you've been burned by aldehydes, this one earns another chance.Ysatis
The hunt
Where to buy Must de Cartier and Ysatis
| Must de Cartier | Ysatis | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $16.09fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | $96.45ecosmetics | $159.00ecosmetics |
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