Eden by Cacharel c1994

"Eden" by Cacharel is a distinctive fragrance that was launched in 1994. This perfume was created by the renowned perfumer Jean Guichard. "Eden" is known for its unique and lush scent profile, which combines fresh, floral, and aquatic notes, evoking the imagery of a verdant, exotic garden. The fragrance is often appreciated for its complex blend, which includes notes of peach, bergamot, mimosa, orange blossom, melon, pineapple, and patchouli, among others. This rich combination makes "Eden" a memorable and enduring scent in the world of perfumery.

Cacharel Parfums

A division of the Parisian fashion house Cacharel; established by Jean Bousquet in 1962; born in 1932 in Nimes. Bosquet originally studied men's tailoring but found it too limiting. In1956, he began his apprenticeship with a small ready to wear shop in Paris,, and within five years was known as a pioneer of fashion.

Fragonard Dupes of Popular Perfumes

For many years, both the French perfume companies Molinard and Fragonard created their own versions of popular perfumes.

Anais Anais by Cacharel c1978

Anais Anais by Cacharel, launched in 1978, was a fragrance designed to capture a sense of innocence, purity, and timeless beauty. The name itself, Anais Anais, is a French play on words, evoking both a classical and a poetic feel. The name is derived from Anaitis, the ancient Persian goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, known for her associations with passion and the cycles of nature. By choosing this name, Cacharel sought to align the fragrance with qualities of grace and sensuality, while also hinting at the enchanting allure of an ethereal, feminine energy. Anais Anais is pronounced "Ah-nah-eez Ah-nah-eez", with the repeated name emphasizing a sense of doubling, a poetic rhythm that echoes the gentle flow of the fragrance itself.

In addition to its mythological reference, the name Anais Anais is also a nod to the Pareronia anais anais, a species of butterfly, further linking the fragrance to natural beauty and transformation. This connection to a butterfly evokes imagery of delicate wings fluttering through soft blossoms, representing freedom and the gentle grace of the feminine form. The name thus carries with it an aura of natural elegance, innocence, and feminine charm, suggesting a fragrance that is both gentle and captivating—much like the delicate, transient nature of a butterfly.

Launched in 1978, Anais Anais came at a time when the world was experiencing significant shifts in culture, fashion, and social attitudes. The 1970s marked the end of a bold, sometimes rebellious era, and the beginning of a more refined and introspective 1980s. This period was characterized by a desire for elegance, a return to femininity, and an embrace of softer, more romantic ideals. The fashion world of the late 70s was in a transitional phase, with flowing fabrics, romantic silhouettes, and delicate colors replacing the more austere, minimalist styles of the early part of the decade. Women in the 1970s were also becoming more empowered, embracing their independence and confidence while still cherishing their femininity. In perfumery, this shift manifested in the movement toward more sophisticated, nuanced scents that conveyed both strength and sensuality.

Lou Lou by Cacharel c1987

LouLou was launched by Cacharel in 1987. It was created by perfumer Jean Guichard of Givaudan-Roure.

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