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

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Caron· 1960· Eau de Toilette

French Cancan

Name: French Cancan by Caron
Brand: Caron
Rating: 8.1 (183 reviews)

8.1183Typically ~$128

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

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Perfumer: Ernest Daltroff

Scent profile

Top notes

JasmineLilacViolet

Heart notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerIrisLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouli

Base notes

oak mossSandalwoodAmber

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.

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When

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89%

Spring

91%

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Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

94%

Where

Office

90%

Casual

91%

Date

97%

Club

56%

Formal

100%

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