Poivre Perfume 1954 By Caron

Details: Perfume By Caron Launched: 1954 Perfumer: Michel Morsetti Floral and woody with a pronounced spicy character .98 fl. oz. Unused; complete in presentation box Fragrance Notes: Opening Notes: Crushed black pepper, sharp florals, ylang-ylang Heart Development: Carnation, clove, opopanax Additional Listed Notes: Red pepper, jasmine, geranium rosa, tuberose, cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss, musk In-Depth SummaryCaron launched Poivre in 1954 after Félicie Bergaud asked perfumer Michel Morsetti to create a bold fragrance around a peppery geranium rosa concept. Caron acquired the memorable Poivre name from Parfums Rival, then introduced the extrait with a prestigious launch at the Place Vendôme and the Ritz.Poivre opens with fiery crushed black pepper and sharp florals, then unfolds through carnation's clove-like facets and the warmth of opopanax. Its Chinese-style urn presentation and black-and-gold, spice-box-inspired packaging reinforced the fragrance's themes of heat, drama, and the spice trade. It remains a distinctive vintage Caron for collectors drawn to expressive midcentury perfumery.