A division of the Parisian fashion house Cacharel; established by Jean
Bousquet in 1962; born in 1932 in Nimes; company named after a small
wild duck found in his native Provence. Launched first fragrance in 1978;
Parfums Cacheral; now owned by L’Oréal
Anaïs-Anaïs
Parfums Cacharel
1978
The name means ‘I love you’ in Thai or named after Anaïtis an ancient Persian goddess of love. Created by Paul Léget, Raymond Chaillan, Roger Pellegrino and Robert Gonon of Firmenich; a fresh floral white flower bouquet edp, with top notes of hyacinth and orange blossom, heart notes of tuberose, jasmine, honeysuckle, lily of the valley, rose, carnation, ylang-ylang and orris on base notes of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, amber, frankincense, musk and leather, classified B3f. Presented in a round cream coloured bottle banded with the name on a background of flowers and topped with a round gold stopper designed by Annegret Beier. The soft focus advertisements were shot by Sarah Moon
Anaïs-Anaïs
Parfums Cacharel
1978
As above but as an edt
Cacharel l’Homme
Parfums Cacharel
1981
A spicy-citrus fougère edt with top notes of lemon and bergamot, heart notes of lavender, galbanum, ylang-ylang, nutmeg on base notes of sandalwood, cedar and oak moss, classified A3m. Presented in a bottle designed by Annegret Beier
Pour Homme
Parfums Cacharel
1981
A citrus-spicy edt, classified A3m
Lou-Lou
Parfums Cacharel
1987
Created by Jean Guichard of Roure, a rich soft floral-oriental aldehyde edp with top notes of cassis, violet, plum, bergamot, mace and aniseed, heart notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, heliotrope and tiara on base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, musk, orris and cedar, classified B5f. Presented in a blue opaline flacon and was designed by Annegret Beier. It was marketed as a sensual parfum
Eden
Parfums Cacharel
1994
Created by Jean Guichard; a fresh floral-oriental edp with top notes of bergamot, lemon, tarragon, mandarin, water-lily, lotus and rush, heart notes of violet, orange blossom, pineapple, melon and mimosa on base notes of cassia, patchouli and sandalwood. Presented in a rounded green opaline bottle with the gold orb shaped stopper off-centre designed by Annegret Beier
Eau d’Eden
Parfums Cacharel
1995
Created by Annick Menardeau; a fresh floral-fruity edt with top notes of white water lily, lotus and orange blossom, heart notes of violet, pineapple, melon and mimosa flower on base notes of patchouli and sandalwood. Presented in an elegant but simple egged-shaped turquoise bottle with round stopper, which was designed by Annegret Beier. The controversail advertising was by Jean-Paul Goude, one advertisement showed her with one breast bared; this was banned in certain countries; the other advertisement showered her was fully covered with roses!
Lou Lou Blue
Parfums Cacharel
1995
A crisp white flower floral-oriental edt with notes of ylang-ylang, frangipani, vanilla, musk and exotic woods. Presented in a bottle designed by Annegret Beier
Eau de Paradis
Parfums Cacharel
1997
A fresh floral fragrance
Noa
Parfums Cacharel
1998
February: created by J Olivier Cresp of Firmenich; a soft rich floral edp with top notes of white peony, heart notes of black currant leaves and coffee on base notes of musk, benzoin and frankincense. Presented in a futuristic tactile clear crystal sphere designed by Annegret Beier and package in an ivory coloured box. The advertisement featuring a young girl/woman maintains Cacharel’s youthful image.
Noa
Parfums Cacharel
1998
As above but as an edt
Nemo
Parfums Cacharel
2000
A woody oriental masculine edt ; advertised as 'A Refreshing fragrance for Men'
Nemo
Parfums Cacharel
2000
A parfum
Gloria
Parfums Cacharel
2002
May; a floral oriental edt with notes of hibiscus, Bulgarian rose, amaretto, vanilla, cedar, amber, tonka bean and white pepper
Noa Fleur
Parfums Cacharel
2003
A floral edt with notes of peony, hibiscus, rose and musk
Noa Fleur
Parfums Cacharel
2004
Sub-titled 'Edition Limetée'
Promesse
Parfums Cacharel
2005
September ; the first fragrance designed specifically for the US market, created by Carlos Benaïm and Sophie Labbé, an edt with notes of blackberry, mandarin, bergamot, sambac jasmine, orchid, amber, musk, cedar and sandalwood.