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Cabotine Fleur de Passion

3.8/5 · 75 votes Feminine 2011
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.6/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day100
Night15
Summer76
Spring71
Fall20
Winter7
Our take

Cabotine Fleur de Passion belongs on a sunlit balcony where a warm breeze moves through an open shirt. The opening pairs peony and mandarin orange with a curious rice note that smells like steam rising from a bowl, giving the first minutes a clean, starchy brightness. It feels like a deliberate choice for someone who wants flowers without the heavy syrup that usually comes with them.

The heart leans into iris and lily-of-the-valley while a pinch of pepper keeps the air moving. This is where the argument lands. The fragrance works for a woman who treats perfume as a near presence, not a declaration across a room. The iris gives a soft powder that settles near the skin, and the pepper ensures it never goes flat or overly sweet.

Vetiver and musk carry the base, but the weight stays light enough that the scent stays close through a long morning. It does not pull attention from across a space, and it does not demand a second application before lunch. The amber adds a gentle warmth that keeps the rice and citrus from feeling too sharp once the top notes fade.

It suits a day spent walking outdoors when the air is warm and the light is clear. The floral accords stay fresh rather than cloying, and the savory edge from the pepper makes it feel intentional. The rice note lingers in the drydown, tying the bright opening to the earthy base

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