Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Earthy
99%
Aromatic
98%
Leather
85%
Mossy
82%
Tobacco
79%
Aldehydic
65%
Warm Spicy
63%
Animalic
62%
Sweet
62%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Earthy, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Earthy, Aromatic, and Leather among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Earthy, Aromatic, and Leather among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
CabochardbyGrèsis a Leather fragrance for women.Cabochardwas launched in 1959. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Chant. Top notes are Aldehydes, Sage, Spices, Tarragon, Asafoetida, Lemon and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Geranium, Orris Root, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Coconut.Cabochard is a fragrant image of Alix Gres. Even the name, chosen by Madame Gres herself (in French Cabochard means \'stubborn\' or \'headstrong\') reflects her free spirit and will. Cabochard was created after Madame Gres\' trip to India. She described a beautiful perfume to the young perfume creator Guy Robert – very flowery, rich like tuberose yet softer, contrasted by fresh, slightly green note. It was a water hyacinth! After several trials, Madame Gres recognized her perfume. It was light and floral. However, the trend dictated intensive and strong chypre (Tabac Blond (1919), Cuir de Russie (1924), Scandal (1933), Bandit (1944)), so Madame Gres decided to launch two perfumes at the same time: floral Chouda and leather chypre Cabochard, created by Bernard Chant with IFF.Cabochard was launched in 1959 and instantly became very popular; Madame Gres said that it reminded her of her walks along the long and empty beaches of India: sharp freshness of the morning air, warmth of sandalwood, a touch of flower and comfort of the sea breeze.A couple of months after it was created the production of Chouda was suspended. The delivered 5 liters of the perfume was most probably worn by Madame Gres herself.The first bottle of Cabochard was very plain and simple (Madame Gres wanted to minimize the costs), with pharmaceutical top and a grey bow. The Chouda bottle had a green bow.By information of Parfums Gres
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Cabochard office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.