CARTIER
DECLARATION EDT

1998

PERFUMER
Jean-Claude Ellena

Bitter Orange
Caraway
Birch
Bergamot
Coriander
Mandarin
Neroli
Artemisia

Cardamom
Pepper
Ginger
Iris
Juniper
Cinnamon
orris
Jasmine

Vetiver
Tea
Cedarwood
Leather
Oakmoss
Amber

Déclaration is one of the first fragrances that comes to mind when I think of classy, masculine leaning fragrances that I would recommend, especially for men ages 30 and up.

It’s one of the few fragrances that balances a prominent cumin note just right for me. Cumin is not listed as an official note, but to me it’s one of the defining features of Declaration. It’s a super spicy and dry affair with iris, dry woods, cardamom and a green undertone.

I actually prefer this EDT over the EDP, because I feel it’s less linear. The opening is a bit more spicy and punchy here and definitely overwhelming to my nose, but the drydown is more toned down and I like that transition. In the EDP I feel that the opening is more subtle, but then it remains more similar throughout the wear.

Sidenote: My favorite Declaration is the D’Un Soir flanker.