In 1904, thanks to the genius of Ernest Daltroff, Caron established itself in the world of High Perfumery, opening its doors at 10 rue de la Paix, Paris. Ernest’s love for his colleague Félicie, was a constant and significant influence in his creations.
French Cancan was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Daltroff himself. The bottle was designed by Félicie Bergaud. Playing up the stereotypes of Paris, in 1936 Ernest created a fragrance specifically for the American market. The fragrance was christened French Cancan in a slightly naughty allusion to the infamous cabaret dancers of Moulin Rouge. Only in the postwar period did French Cancan returned home to Paris.
Whenever one describes a fragrance as sensual, visions of rose petals strewn across vanilla, amber haze and opulent night-blooming flowers come to mind. However, Daltroff manages to create a sensual fragrance by exploring the unique juxtaposition and slow development. French Cancan peels off one layer after another, first exposing a froth of jasmine and violet, touched by an almost gourmand almondy sweetness. Next comes a dark earthy rose, which sheds its petals slowly to reveal an arrestingly innocent touch of orange blossom. Like layers of transparent fabric change colors when arranged together, jasmine manages to darken the radiant sweetness of orange blossom.
As the fragrance dries down, cold iris dust melds the elements of the composition together. The final drydown notes take about two and a half hours to reach, although the dark Caron undercurrent is already manifesting its presence in the heart of the composition. French Cancan leaves one with silky richness of an amber, sandalwood and oakmoss trio, and by endowing a composition with a degree of coolness, the effect is alluring.
Top notes are Jasmine, Lilac, and Violet
Middle notes are Rose, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley, Iris
Best notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber, Ambergris and Oak Moss
Offered here is an opportunity to try a sample from a very old bottle of Cancan. The scent is now condensed and sweet. Super rare. Totally charming !!!
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