Caractere
Daniel HechterEau de Toilette1989
Side by side
Caractere vs. XXL
Caractere rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while XXL projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Caractere | XXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1989 | 1997 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alain Verjus | — |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Caractere
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Warm Spicy
Amber
Leather
Fresh
XXL
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Powdery
Violet
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderArtemisiaAldehydesCarawayBasilBergamot
MintMandarin OrangeViolet
Heart
Balsam FirCarnationSageBlack PepperGeraniumJasmine
SageLavenderCedarRose
Base
LeatherOakmossIncensePatchouliAmberMuskCedarCoconut
SandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Caractere | XXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Confident and classic. Aldehydes lead the opening, followed by leather that settles close to the skin. The scent moves through distinct stages, each revealing new dimension.Caractere
The mint-violet opening is where opinions split. It reads like a grooming product that grew ambition, something aquatic-fragrant that decided to become perfume. That's the draw.XXL