Câline by Jean Patou bottle
Jean Patou

Câline

4.1/5 · 96 votes Feminine 1964
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day100
Night33
Spring93
Fall67
Summer59
Winter56
Our take

Câline opens with a bright, sparkling lift of aldehydes and mandarin orange. Neroli and bergamot add a clean, pale citrus edge. A pinch of basil brings a green, kitchen-garden freshness to the start. Mimosa lends a soft, pollen-like yellow glow.

The heart is a crowded floral room. Jasmine and ylang-ylang carry a creamy white weight, while rose and carnation add powder and gentle spice. Patchouli and orris root ground the bouquet with an earthy, root-like dryness. Ginger and coriander give a warm, fresh spicy flicker. Cyclamen and African orange flower keep the middle airy rather than heavy.

Cedar and sandalwood provide a smooth, dry wood frame. Oakmoss and French labdanum bring the chypre signature, mossy and resinous. Musk and amber wrap the base in a light, golden haze. The composition feels vintage, elegant and sunlit. The heart can become noisy and cluttered, with too many petals competing at once.

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