Cacharel Pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette 50ml Spray

Cacharel Pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette 50ml is a quietly elegant aromatic-spicy fragrance for men, launched in 1981 by Cacharel as the masculine counterpart to the brand's iconic Anaïs Anaïs. Signed by Givaudan perfumer Gérard Goupy, it pairs a lavender-and-citrus opening with a distinctive nutmeg-led heart and a smooth, woody-mossy drydown — a sophisticated, mature scent that has aged into a quiet cult classic.

About Cacharel

Cacharel was founded in 1962 in Nîmes by French designer Jean Bousquet, and grew through the 1970s into a defining label of romantic, youthful Parisian style. The brand's fragrances — produced under licence by L'Oréal — have followed the same flirtatious, optimistic spirit on the feminine side; Pour L'Homme is the brand's first masculine fragrance, designed as a quietly polished alternative to the louder, more aggressive men's scents of the early 1980s.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot
• Heart: Nutmeg, Geranium, Carnation
• Base: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver

Olfactory family: Aromatic Spicy Woody  |  Launched: 1981  |  Perfumer: Gérard Goupy

Who it's for

Cacharel Pour L'Homme suits men who appreciate quiet, classical fragrances — those drawn to compositions like Caron Pour un Homme or Guerlain Habit Rouge, but with a slightly fresher, more contemporary aromatic profile. The composition is at its best in autumn and spring, comfortable for office, daytime and casual evening wear, and pairs naturally with traditional tailoring or smart-casual looks.

How to wear it

Spray onto pulse points — the inner wrists, sides of the neck and chest — from around 15 cm away. Apply to clean, moisturised skin straight after a shower for the longest wear. Two sprays usually balance well; the nutmeg-and-sandalwood drydown develops over the first hour and rewards a moderate hand.

Specifications

• Size: 50ml
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Gender: Men
• Brand: Cacharel
• Year: 1981
• Perfumer: Gérard Goupy