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%
White Floral
81%
Citrus
75%
Aldehydic
73%
Fresh
68%
Aromatic
65%
Earthy
64%
Powdery
61%
Iris
53%
Mossy
53%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, White Floral, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, White Floral, Citrus, and Aldehydic 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, White Floral, Citrus, and Aldehydic 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
CalechebyHermèsis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women.Calechewas launched in 1961. The nose behind this fragrance is Guy Robert. Top notes are Aldehydes, Cypress, Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.Calèche: composed by Guy Robert in 1961, this very feminine combination of
flower,wood and chypre, whose name evokes the House’s emblematic carriage
team, shines through the beauty of its primary ingredients, from the gaiety of
its citrus hints to the modernity of its aldehyde notes, from its floral heart
embroidered with ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine, to its woody chypre afternote,
emphasized by the nobility of iris.
flower,wood and chypre, whose name evokes the House’s emblematic carriage
team, shines through the beauty of its primary ingredients, from the gaiety of
its citrus hints to the modernity of its aldehyde notes, from its floral heart
embroidered with ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine, to its woody chypre afternote,
emphasized by the nobility of iris.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Caleche 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.