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French Cancan by Caron — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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French Cancan by Caron

Caron· 1960· Eau de Toilette

French Cancan

8.1183Typically ~$128

Mostly jasmine and lilac, warmed by oak moss. Best in fall, made for formal wear.

GreenSpicyPowderyLeatheryWoody

Perfumer: Ernest Daltroff

Scent profile

Top notes

Jasmine Lilac Violet

Heart notes

Rose African Orange Flower Iris Lily-Of-The-Valley Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for formal occasions and date nights.

FallDayFormal occasions

When

Winter

89%

Spring

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Summer

65%

Fall

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Day

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Night

94%

Where

Office

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Casual

91%

Date

97%

Club

56%

Formal

100%

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