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HermèsThe nose behind this fragrance is Guy Robert
Caleche
Description
The story behind this fragrance
Caleche opens with a bright, almost mineral snap—cypress and aldehydes striking sharp against warm citrus (bergamot, neroli, mandarin) and the delicate white whisper of orange blossom. The top feels clean, austere even, as if stepping into a sunlit room. That clarity softens as the heart emerges: gardenia and lily-of-the-valley bloom with creamy density, while jasmine and rose add a subtle powdery warmth, grounded by iris's green-violet undertone. The composition settles into its final hours, where oakmoss and vetiver anchor everything in earthy restraint, amber glowing softly beneath, and tonka bean coaxing just enough vanilla sweetness before sandalwood and cedar dry the skin to a quiet, woody hush.
The Composition
A symphony of notes that unfold over time
TOP NOTES
First impression · 15–30 minutes
HEART NOTES
The soul · 2–4 hours
BASE NOTES
The lasting impression · 4+ hours
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