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Sivui74 – :
Really clean, fresh, sweet and sophisticated. For a classic, somewhat older gentleman.
Incredible how long this lasts given that it’s so fresh.
Don’t judge me, but it reminds me of Rituals’ ‘Happy Buddha’ line!
yfj171Diobtetty – :
A warm breeze on a sunny summer morning, in HEAVEN. This is what I picture in my mind when I smell this awesome fragrance. A real mood-lifter. Ellena is the Michelangelo of the perfume world. This is high art, and I highly recommend to all serious collectors.
georgij – :
Jardin en fleurs, Arles by Vincent Van Gogh 1888
mama2510 – :
I could KISS Ellena for this absolute MASTERPIECE. Have it for almost 12 years now and it’s still my absolute favorite above hundreds of other fragrances I’ve smelled and owned.
SO UNIQUE. LOVE IT! 9/10
alexsovna – :
its one of those fragrances i could never wear…sold away mine….too spicy and mature for my liking.but its a beast…lasts all day…for people over 40 it can be a signature scent.
alukardis – :
The strong cardamom, citrus, and pepper has similarities with the opening of Dunhill Icon- that strange, distant grape soda vibe to me. But…caraway, cumin, whatever combination of notes cause it…that middle eastern spices/body odor smell must be addressed. It’s undeniably present, from beginning to end. It’s how you respond to this accord that will determine wether or not you will like Declaration. For me, it is intriguing. I can’t say I love that smell, but there is something strangely familiar about it, like catching the scent of your own armpits after a workout. Not that you’d purposefully want to spritz yourself with eau de unwashed human, but thankfully there is much more to this scent than that accord. The saving grace is that I get a concentrated blast of this up close, but much less in silage. Later stages reveal a spicy, earthy dirtiness that’s very appealing. Declaration envelopes you in a contradictory cloud of repulsive attractiveness. Wow. This is a daring release for a designer house. Bravo for that, Cartier.
KWEMER – :
Beautiful, fresh, but also earthy/spicey, actually pretty strange scent for real men only (definitely over 30). It has a similar nature like Kenzo Pour Homme has – both scents has some dirtiness in them, but in a good way (the reason is probably the caraway, however it is more recognizable here). For me, this is not a soapy clean scent, rather a deeply sexual, sweaty, passionate beast. An extravagant, who isn’t handsome, but somehow still irresistible.
Suit up for it! If you wear this whith a flip flop you’ll be ridiculous 😀 Not a single note stands out, it’s just round. Very good 🙂
laro4kasom – :
Bergamot, powder, vetiver, cedar, smoke. Jean-Claude Ellena would go on to do better, but this isn’t bad.
apol340 – :
Smells real nice, if you can get over the scent of BO. I won’t take that chance.
yurabrmvrambler – :
I have a 3.4 oz of Declaration I want to trade for something else. Anyone is interested PM me.
Wolf 88 – :
I found the citrus opening clear, long lasting and very enjoyable. In the mid came a slight floral with vetiver peeping through. Going into drydown I got leather: a sweet, powdery, headache-inducing leather that my wife (who is fairly anosmic and we can never agree on any scent) liked, but left me reaching for the Tylenol.
neogt – :
On my skin, at first spray, I hate this. It initially smells like citrusy BO. But then… about 10 min in, once it is settled, its honestly amazing. A citrusy floral thats fairly musky which only a classy man who no one dares to f*** with would wear. I’ve had this for about three years and have definitely gotten compliments…. Its always a win win when you and everyone else likes what you are wearing!
I’ll add that D’un soir is one of the best flankers. While it is obviously a very different scent from this one, it still carries the same essence and I can pick up many similarities while still wearing something different. I cannot say that about many flankers except maybe la nuit de l’homme
akt – :
This is potent and really sticks in the sinus and can give those nearby a headache. Spicy and woody and heavy with strong projection and very much for those over-50. Not suitable for all occasions.
Оленька:) – :
Classic and great fragrance. one of my top 5 fragrances.
If you are someone who wears Dior Eau Sauvage, Creed Bois du Portugal, … , this is good choice for you, I don’t say they are similar, no.
dj_martin93 – :
After all the raving about this one I snatched a bottle on sale for my fella to match my La Panthére – this is the scent assigned to his zodiac sign, so I thought it had to be got at some stage..and now we`re both impressed!
The bottle is simple, no-nonsense, love the latch instead of a cap for start. The scent itself is spices and herbal greens, but on his skin it kicks off with a massive leather-tobacco and coriander combo which lasts for quite a while. Towards the drydown there is a gradual resinuous green phase but everything turns into mainly leather coriander and artemisia, and you get bitter orange and a lot of cardamom from start to finish! It is very different from all mens perfumes that I know or have smelled on anyone by far, a very elegant scent, but of a different kind – in a `think outside the box`-kind of way. Outdoorsy too somehow, at some stage these crushed greens and artemisia definitely make you feel like you`re wandering around somewhere south France or the Mediterranean, but there`s more to this scent than just that. Nothing stale or out of place, and has a good lasting power too,so again quality goes a long way..
Probably best for warmer months, as it is more on the fresher than the headier side, and definitely more for formal wear, not casual. I get the tobacco note in there for sure which is not mentioned anywhere, but this is not citric or heavy, just about present. In my opinion – and his too – it is a total winner. Thumbs up and WOW!
lokViemsskete – :
Love this fragrance! There’s just something about it. The spicy clean vibe it presents just wraps around you and makes you feel like money. It takes me back to the 90’s. there was a certain feeling in the 90’s that’s different than today, and I love that feeling. It kinda brings that feeling back. It’s hard to put into words other than simply saying I just love this fragrance. A perfect balance in my opinion AMAZING
kumar – :
The opening is this electrifying combination of cardamon, citrus and a metallic vetiver. It makes me positively giddy. I have thoughts like “I’m going to buy ten bottles and wear this everyday forever!” After the sublime opening there’s a little bit of a let down as it settles into the more workaday business of smelling fabulous all day. It’s a bit like coming down off a sugar high, nothing has obviously gone wrong but the magic seems to have dissipated.
After about six hours the cumin/bo smell others have talked about becomes detectable. It’s like the fragrance generates the unwashed human-at-the-end-of-the-workday smell for you for those of us too lazy or privileged to even generate our own bo. Actually though, I don’t find it smells much like bo, just a warmer more intimate scent than it was at the beginning. Perfect for drawing in other tired humans rather than terrifying them with how fresh and energetic you still are.
After describing it this way, I realize Declaration is perfect for the work day. It’s like a crisp white dress shirt, starting out perfectly pressed and structured, then sort of relaxing to assume the contours of the body, then later, by the end of the day, it’s rumpled with sleeves rolled up and the top button undone, no longer smelling quite so fresh.
As a woman, I find this to be a classic masculine fragrance but also something that I feel quite comfortable wearing myself. True beauty is inherently unisex.
Bisiarin – :
Fell in love with Declaration based on its resemblance to Voyage d’Hermes which, in turn, is in the same style as Infusion d’Homme by Prada. I like these sorts of simple, elegant scents.
Fell out of love with it just a quickly. I just didn’t seem to get along with the bold cardamom/cumin combo that dominates this fragrance.
Solid performance, unique character, glad to have made its acquaintance.
VGKRAP – :
I think the odor comes from the caraway, bitter orange, ginger, cardamom mix. I know ginger is very aromatic and the bitter orange just adds more intensity, the caraway just finishes the said scent. I think it makes certain people feel warm and cozy, like a hug, it’s a comfort scent, much like vanilla or certain musks. One may feel a hug all day long, we are creatures of bonds, I know this to be true.
tanita – :
The community’s votes on the main notes are spot on: cardamom, caraway and bitter orange are the stars of this show. Upon the first spray this smells like you’d imagine Tony Montana from Scarface to smell: Sexy and powerful, but not necessarily actually attractive (if that makes any sense).
In fact, the scent is so overbearing that it takes some willpower to not wash it off immediately. I was hoping that it would dry down into something more subtle and classy, but unfortunately it retains its distinctly sleazy vibe. And when I finally did try to wash it off, boy did I discover its resilience.
Want to smell like a 1980’s mobster all day long? This is the fragrance for you.
rodney7a – :
i love the cumin bo smell.
i was cooking up some burritos the other day and smelled declaration. then i remembered it had cumin.
it’s perfect.
Demonik2010 – :
3 simple words to describe this frag…timeless classic masterpiece!
dave-tm – :
One of the best fragrances ever. Sensual,soft and sexy.
sanjarka – :
Probably the best fresh fragrance imo. Not popular. Relatively inexpensive. With a subtle animalic twist. My favorite for business settings. Makes you appear interesting, until you open your mouth and say something very weird and ruin everything but hey maybe you’re better than me.
AgentFBR – :
It didn’t reminds me about Cartier Declaration L’eau at first, because this one is more complicated, sophisticated than that, and much better.
nicolette359 – :
This is a unisex spicy in my opinion and another Jean Claud Ellena masterpeice. Got this in a lot of other seconhand bottles and was very plesantly surprised.
On me I get a heavy black pepper spice opening. Its deep and warm but not particularly sweet. Then a bit latter I find the cinnamon and tea pushing forward.
Heaps of other notes exist, i do get a bit of curry leaves or cumin during dry dowb but black pepper is the strongest spice for me throughout. Cardamom is there too, but I wish it was stronger. I dont get the sweat vibe others mention, jeez I wish my body oddor smelt like this! its just very natural and unique spicy that is down to earth.
⛤⛤⛤⛤
Lazaziza666 – :
Declaration… back in the days when I was just starting this fragrance journey, this was my signature scent.
Great blend of fresh spices with a nice woody backbone that gives a intriguing, sexy vibe. I still enjoy this stuff to this day and will probably always remain in my collection.
8/10
bender_133 – :
میکسی فوق العاده از هل و زیره
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Scent & Qualiy: 9/10
Longevity: 7/10
Sillage: 7/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 9/10
Affordability: 8/10
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Overall: 8/10
erik – :
It’s funny, but Declaration really smells like armpit&body odor. The opening is surprisingly good with the blast of bitter orange and cumin. I don’t prefer this notes, but really smells really good. Beside these notes I get a mix of neroli, bergamot and a hint of coriander. The top note is long lasting and good, but 30-35 minutes laters the perfume become a little bit unpleasnt, and oldfashioned. Too spicy, too much cardamom. In the mid notes I recognize much cardamom and pepper with less iris and ginger. This part of the scent is also wearable and good, but I said too spicy for my taste. After 60-70 mintues the scent totally goes wrong. All I get is a very sour combination of tea and vetiver, with a high dose of body odor. So the first 1 hour is good, but later I get a hardcore sour/sweaty body odor, which is terrible…
– good gor spring/summer/autumn, not too loud, very versatile. Only for men over 35-40.
– sillage is poor, longevity is around 7 hours.
– try before buy
Scent (open, top-mid): 7.5/10 (x2)
Scent (drydown, base): 4.5/10 (x2)
Sillage: 4/10
Longevity: 7/10
Uniqueness: 10/10
Versatility: 7.5/10
Total: 6.563/10
Дадец – :
Its not a bad one per se but many people are not familiar with the smell of middle eastern rose water and this thing is a more refined version of it. It smells feminine and probably a little bit oldish. I wonder how rose is not one of those many notes listed above. Its basically rose, a bit of orange, ginger and tea leaves. In drydown the bitter orange comes up and pushes that oldish rose smell aside a little bit and makes it more interesting .
SergeAT – :
Opens bright and spicy with ginger and then dries down to curry. Nope. Nope. Nope.
martin_73 – :
@TRM1984 your review is excellent, I hardly have much more to add; I have gotten this cologne for a couple years and I can’t believe I haven’t written anything about it, since I got most of the declaration flankers. I like it a lot although my favorite is the D’un soir flanker, and I get that “sweaty vibe” which in my opinion it makes it very masculine and for men like me who barely get any sweaty smell is just perfect. I think this is definitely for colder weather, but I have tried the “cologne” version of it and it is much milder for warmer weather.
But totally thumps up IMO.
astestyMync – :
This one is really interesting to me. I can’t say I’m a big fan, but I can appreciate it’s originality. This doesn’t smell generic, and it doesn’t smell like every other popular fragrance out there and that’s a good thing. This ALMOST smells like it could be a niche perfume…..because I can see how this wouldn’t appeal to everyone.
So, I can definitely smell the cardamon and coriander….this has got a lot of Indian spices in it, the artemisia is definitely there in the top note. Having trouble detecting the mandarin but I think it’s there in the “freshness” that this has. Bitter orange I can definitely smell as well, more the rind of the bitter orange.
I get the birch and leather notes, but they come and go. The black pepper is also faint, but there in the background.
There really is a lot going on here but the dominant notes here are the ethnic spices, this reminds me of walking through a crowded street in Mumbai.
The notes i this fragrance give off a “sweaty vibe” but it’s not really an off putting sweaty, it’s more of a refined sweaty…..
As complex, and well constructed as this is though….I really don’t think I could wear this. I live in Florida, and the heat and humidity would make this even more powerful smelling and mixed with actual sweat would really give off a sweaty and funky vibe.
It’s constructed well, and it’s definitely unique but it’s not for me.
jefojewn – :
Smells like Oriflame Deep Woods/ Avon Adventure or those 2 smell like Cartier I should say…very long lasting 10h+ on me..good projection.
vladilen – :
Quality: 3 out of 5 – It’s smells good, but doesn’t make a lasting impression. It’s bipolar as a scent. I’m not sure if reacts to my skin chemistry differently on different days but it does it more than any other scent I own. The Indian food phenomena people talk about, I have unfortunately experienced on occasion.
Originality: 4 out of 5 – It’s very original as far I’ve tested.
Projection (Sillage): 3 out of 5 – moderate; Only people in your immediate vicinity can smell your scent unless you’re in a particular breezy area!
Longevity: 3 out of 5 – moderate; 5~6 hours
Versatility: 4 out of 5 – This scent is very versatile; it works well for day/night, spring/summer/autumn and multiple non-formal/formal occasions. I reckon it work for both men and woman of ages above 30.
Value: 4 out of 5 – £40 for 100ml. Oh, and if it’s on sale, great!
Compliment Frequency: 2 out of 5 – I have never received a compliment when wearing this scent.
Packaging (Bottling): 4 out of 5 – Much thought seems to have gone into the packaging; it’s attractive and highly functional.
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 – Good – The positives outweigh the negatives, but there are still better fragrances out there. This fragrance will appeal to people who like a certain scent enough to tolerate its flaws. A lack of quality, projection, longevity and compliment frequency are the main reasons this scent doesn’t warrant a score of 4.
Recommendations: Try before you buy.
saa406Negeltzex – :
Beautiful fragrance, I love it for its big personality, very precious and clean
togii – :
Where do I begin with this one. There’s something so beautiful and intoxicating about it. That cinnamony cardomany smell……there’s also this……….my family own an Indian restaurant. The staff that work in the kitchen are mostly immigrants. Immigrants who grew up in the village on a farm. Immigrants who thought all they needed to be clean was to have a shower with soap. Deodorant? What’s that they say. I used to drop a couple of them home whenever I popped by for a free late night meal When they got in my car they smelled like body odour and curry and there we have it , Cartier declaration in a nutshell. Do not blind buy this…I beg you.
vavili – :
Mojobaby described exactly what I believe this one is. To this day, I also believe this is the best Elena’s creation, when you consider the price!. Body Odor some people say…….17 years have been since I use this one, and all the people around me love the smell, so God bless BO then. This……this is how real men should smell.
sirbis – :
9/10
Simply put I rated this a 9/10 for the reason some people will not appreciate this scent the way I do. It’s a 10/10 to me because it smells how a man should smell. This scent takes me back to when men worked and worked damn hard; got home ate a home-cooked meal and slept.
This was the early metro-sexual man because back when men wore Brut and Old Spice this came out and you smelled as one reviewer wrote a cowboy who worked all day to get home and spray on an elegant expensive fresh and sensual fragrance and took his wife out to eat on their honeymoon. It’s a man in a bottle an authentic true vintage man who works and brings home the bread but who’s also in touch with his feminine side not a beer chugging cave man like his peers. It opens up very citrusy but has the hot skin effect from the spices aka the want to snuggle up to you effect the dry down you don’t lose the Orange but it gives way to caraway cardamon the smoky manly birch we get fresh vetiver pepper and iris that smells like a crisp $100 bill well played Cartier. At its base is cedar and a very fresh shower vibe women seem to love maybe that’s the tea? The bo scent is not present as far as bo smells but there is a manly pheromone here that women will appreciate trust me. It’s not at all offensive and I’ve seen one review say an indian dish smell no I don’t smell that at all and I’ve eaten plenty of paki and middle eastern cuisine. Very gorgeous and vintage, but not outdated just the way a man should smell.
Scent: 9/10
Projection: 8.5/10
Longevity: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
agoroshka – :
The perfume I used in my childhood, sadly i can’t use it now becouse it takes me to those childish times. Nonetheless, this performs really GOOD!
rasterrrr – :
What a great scent Declaration de Cartier is. I simply love the opening and the drydown of this fragrance. Its elegant, refined and classy. I get a very soft elegant citrus and most of all at least to my nose what i get the most is the woody note of cedar and spices, lots of spices. The performance is very good in this one and the woody notes remind me of those old wooden pencils we used in school as kids specialy when you sharpened them. Its a very FRENCH scent thanks to the nice “sweat” smell this juice projects because of the spices… Its a very complex bouquet that i love with a passion. Cartier never, NEVER dissapoints me…
Great sillage, longevity and projection..I give this one 10/10
Age group: 25 and up
Versatility : Smart casual and suit and tie…
Good in the winter, spring , fall and summer nights !!
Rovshan_real – :
This and the essence version are in the top 10 mainstream releases of the last 20 years….is fresh is woody is bitter is animalic, is manly…what else someone may want? Away from the top sellers of our times, away from the masses and unique if you want to stand away from the crowd. I consider it the best work of Ellena, I get hours of longevity and projection…..what else we want? Give your self a chance and try this strange magnetic perfume that will enhance your personality and individuality.
LeXuSmS – :
Think Voyage d’Hermes but deeper and fuller. This has a real classic elegance to it.
infekcio – :
Intriguing and alluring…
I was pleasantly surprised with this one, the brainchild of master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. I found it very alluring with a very unusual quality to it.
Firstly, there’s the sharp, sweet blast of cardamom, which is refreshing like mint or aniseed. In fact, to me this is the “declaration” taking place in Déclaration. I find that what Ellena has done here (in perfect minimalist style) is to take a simple, refreshing eau de cologne structure, and to really give it a new twist, and add radically refreshing ingredients. I find this green and herbal, but also very refreshing and unique. I think this comes from the very clever use of spices. Aside from the cardamom, the caraway, pepper and coriander seed all work in unison to ensure a very striking balance and composition. I think this, coupled with birch, vetiver and cedar, really give it a natural “earthiness” (which Ellena would later use to full force with Terre d’Hermès. What’s also of note is the use of the Iso-E-Super molecule in this (something he would become famous for over the years). The bergamot and bitter orange here are what give the fragrance the raw, cold freshness counterbalanced by the warm spices.
In short, this is a clever fragrance, and you can see the work of a very skilled and talented perfumer here.
For me, this fragrance is a quintessential men’s eau de cologne with a twist. It is multi-purpose, and can be worn year round or as a signature. It also blends with skin incredibly well, and is unique in it’s play on freshness and (as others have sometimes mentioned) a slightly “dirty” undertone (the use of spices has sometimes been likened to a hint of fresh sweat). Nevertheless it’s genius is that it rides the line and never goes into that territory.
I think if you are a man you should definitely try it out. It will stand out from the crowd, and draw attention in a good way I feel. One to try for sure. It should be on your list.
ololops – :
Such Irony. I have a box of samples that I haven’t tried and I pulled 3 out today thinking I might decide whether to wear them later. (I can only handle so many in a day) Two of the three, without me realizing, are by Jean Claude Ellena. This is the one I like.
The opening to me seemed nearly identical to Terre D’Hermes by Hermes Paris, but this one dries down to something much better. This is a very Classy and Elegant fragrance that could work for a younger or an older man I think, but it’s definitely not for boys.
This is certainly a formal wear type of fragrance, which is why I am on the fence about obtaining a bottle. I am leaning towards maybe so but there are so many to choose from and I do not need as many in this category. I will have to wear this one out for a day or two.
gauss1 – :
Peeling off your swimming costume after spending half an hour admiring the bodies in the pool. You got a wink, you look amazing and you feel wanted. Take the feeling home rolled up in a towel. Chlorine and twilight and soft towels on the bed. You could be anywhere. So relax. Nothing to declare but dreams. Goodnight
alexs2222f – :
Declaration is an amazing scent. the opening of bitter orange caraway and cardamom is, spicy citrus brilliance. The birch, vetiver and pepper just blend so seamlessly, as each wave of notes passes we truly learn the real “declaration” of Jean Claude Ellena, which is a natural smelling composition devoid of any synthetics; note by note there is a real balanced natural aesthetic with DdC. As the scent progresses there is the Iris note that passes through a coriander spice that creates a very real natural floral essence, (think iris blooming around warm damp soil). The tea note is very present as is the vetiver and oak moss which help in taming the spicy elements. Then we have the bridge to the base notes; the jasmine intertwined with the amber is just divine. I can’t really stress enough how this fragrance is a necessity in any scent collectors wardrobe. Declaration is so well crafted and blended. It is timeless, classy and very elegant. This scent encapsulates, or celebrates natural life, the sparkling changes of spring, and the human response. This scent is legendary, and one for the ages. Wear this when you’re on your urban grind and need a reminder of the beauty of the natural wonders that we are deprived of so often.
Topor – :
I love this fragrance! There’s just something about it. The spicy clean vibe it presents just wraps around you and makes you feel like money. It takes me back to the 90’s. there was a certain feeling in the 90’s that’s different than today, and I love that feeling. It kinda brings that feeling back. It’s hard to put into words other than simply saying I just love this fragrance. A perfect balance in my opinion.
voloshuk0104 – :
Sorry but I agree ; This is an exact copy of ST Dupont , I owned both and there is no difference here! This fragrance smells wonderful but I can’t explain the scent , I am not sure what the re formulation smells like ; But I will be sure to look for an original bottle when buying again.
Scent 10/10
Long lasting 10/10
Scent 10/10
Thanks,
Fartovijvl – :
I will agree with RoyalPerez516 on the “smelling of clean, crisp one hundred dollar bills!”. Believe it or not, it’s true. I don’t know how Cartier pulled it off, but they did.
The first thing that hit me was the bitter orange, which smells good, blended with leather, spice, ginger and wood. The dry down process, on the other hand, smells like fresh Benjamins($$$). Who doesn’t love the smell of money? That’s what I thought…lol
During the last hour of smelling this great scent, I could notice the aroma of pepper, a little cedar and cinnamon.
The Longevity and Sillage are pretty good, too.
There are lots of notes in this awesome liquid. Find out for yourself. See how many notes you can find. 🙂
Scent: 8/10
Longevity: 8/10
Sillage: 7.5/10
helo – :
I feel like it is a mix of 2 different fragrances: a fresh, bitter orange one layered with a Leather, sweet, cardamomo one. With a touch of soapy vibes that nauseas me
krasich – :
It has a soapy vibe to me, activates my nostrils.
Got a 100 ml of this a few months ago for € 12 (Batch 4CAA)
For that price could not resist to buy it.
padx84 – :
Some may put this in the dirty orange category. I call it delicious orange! Orange, cumin and a robust woody base, that’s what I get. Intensely fresh and masculine. Spicy and woody enough for Fall and Winter, and fresh and citrusy enough for Spring and Summer.
xjs – :
wow I can’t believe out of all the reviews below not a single one has mentioned the fact that this fragrance, absolute class by the way, smells of pure and sinfully saturated MONEY!
You want to know what this smells like? Grab a few dollars, crunch them up in the cup of your hands and take a big WHIF! That smell, is EXACTLY what this fragrance smells like!
Look, i’m not trying to come off as some pretentious D!CK who wants to sound like a snob, far from it. I have been around a lot of money and this fragrance I swear to you, when i first sprayed it it was lovely, spicey very strong, almost Moroccan market place strong spices.
Then, as it starts drying down, the most amazing thing happened, it started smelling of clean, crisp one hundred dollar bills!
If you want to know what a mobb boss, a high ranking politician (same thing as a mobb boss just under the guise of a more “people” friendly name) or a wealthy entrepreneur smells like – buy this and give yourself a few sprays and you will smell like a million bucks!
scent 8.5/10
longevity 8.5/10
silage 8/10
Overall a strong 8.5 out of 10!
xanter – :
Fresh, very soft, clean soapy vibe… nice!
Casual, every day scent.
Immaphapy – :
Nice male scent, quite aromatic, but not too heavy. I think it’s really well balanced.
rusikarsenal – :
im really starting to doubt youre revieuws guys, like really really…
i have worked within this business and i can ashure there is ——-NO—– bigger sillage than this one right here
its to citrus for me
i really dont get youre revieuw about moderate sillage.
i was in one of the biggest studio’s and it litteraly filled up the whole space.
amzing sillage, i wish this sillage wwas upon evey scent
Ronetter – :
Declaration di Cartier è un must per gli speziati. Prodotto autunnale. L’apertura è agrumata grazie alla spemuta di arance amare, bergamotto e arancia dolce in rigoroso ordine di grandezza olfattiva. Sempre in apertura la corteccia di betulla dona sentori di pelle al “volo del profumo” che quindi viene proiettato in un lungo viale di foglie cadenti in cui il CARDAMOMO e tutte le spezie accendono il caldo cuore orientale alla fragranza. Lo spirito vispo è tenuto in piedi dallo zenzero cui la proiziene tridimensionale è fornita dalla contemporanea presenza di legno di cedro e vetiver. Le spezie ed il cardamomo sono le vere protagoniste di questo Cartier.
Profumo 9/10
Sillage 8,5/10
Longevità 8,5/10
DresFleesse – :
An almost suffocating blast of bitter orange is what I get from the opening of Declaration. I like challenging accords in a fragrance but this opening is definitely not too much my taste here though. a myriad of flowers mainly iris and jasmin combined with a good hint of spices is what makes the core of this juice. This part lasts quite a long time on me. As said previously The overall feeling of CD Is wet earthy with a sustained dirty undertone. The end of the Trip emphasizing moss and vetiver à la terre d Hermès…
Becomes rather quickly a skin scent though longevity is pretty ok’ish
ВЛАД1967 – :
Very spicy and peppery when initially sprayed which I found was too strong. It has amazing performance and the dry down is nice too.
RuslanFitisov – :
I just received my bottle in the mail yesterday. I saw a good deal on it, and had gotten a sample from Sephora maybe 4 or 5 years ago. I hadn’t smelled it since, but it left this lasting impression on me. I had got the sample during the summer, and I wore it for maybe a week, but it’s one of those fragrances that causes the memories you made during the time you were wearing it to come flooding back as soon as you put it on again. Declaration is strangely organic, and very addictive. If you like Terre D’ Hermes, you’ll love this one. It has a raw, natural feel to it that is musky, yet so refined. I love it.
bekzat_oringaliev – :
I generally believe in leaving past reviews up when I have revised my opinion, if only to underscore how one’s nose evolves (and to serve as a warning to anyone who puts too much stock in reviews!) Suffice to say: I take it all back. This is a masterfully crafted scent; I only failed to appreciate its soapy orris accord before because of a lack of understanding. It is not a fragrance to be worn on the wrist and sniffed assiduously, but something that should wrap the whole body in its pleasurably evolving aura: radiant warmth and dusty spices, with cool iris and tea wafting on the balmiest accords of soft orange, green cardamom and aromatic vetiver. I wish I were not quite so sensitized to ISO E SUPER (it hurts me), which here is used so much more effectively to render texture than in the (still very pleasing) Terre d’Herme