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Metalman – :
Similar to Montblanc presence, but better made and more citrus heavy, great juice and another one on the list of ‘why again discontinue a good juice’. Worth a look if you can find it.
Позитифка – :
Why oh why do they take the good stuff off the market?! This was brilliant; and much more potent and memorable than the more famous Déclaration, which itself is so nice.
This was a curious fragrance from the outset: spicy, but cool-menthol spicy, without the usual warmth you‘d associate with spices. I read somewhere that cinnamon is one of the „cool“ spices, so I guess that explains it. There‘s also a touch of mint in there, which is always welcome and makes things even cooler. Nice, and ultra-classy, like most Cartier scents. Grab a bottle if you can find one!
8.5/10.
kakashko – :
A brilliant release from the era that marked a transition at Cartier perfumes from the few, solid, timely punctuated releases over three decades into the slightly confused outlet of endless flankers and ‘Heures’ it sadly stands for today. Somewhat herbal dusty and light in appearance with a much-civilised anis/cinnamon spice/softness combo, refined in detail and very 2000 – think of the style of Yohji Yamamoto pour Homme or the original version of Helmut Lang’s Eau de Cologne. The bottle design is particularly heavy – almost a paperweight – and maybe one of the reasons this got discontinued.
val1947 – :
I’m so glad I bought this when I did, and I have not read the reviews below so I have no idea, but I think it may be discontinued.
This fragrance must have been created Pre-IFRA. LOL! And I have no idea if it was or not, but the only reason I say this is that the dry down and cloud I get from it must come from way different aroma chemicals then what’s in the department store fragrances these days. It really leaves the impression of a rich soft velvety cinnamon cloud.
It is so refreshing to experience a fragrance all over again that doesn’t smell like every other mass market scent like the generic ones these days. I have to say I can’t paint all new scents with that brush. I also get beautiful dry downs from Parfums de Marly for example, which I have been trying lately. But man, they are harder to find in the world of sterile chemical companies.
I guess deep down at heart I am a bit of a bad boy at heart, and enjoy some mild toxicity.
Толян17 – :
Must de Cartier Pour Homme is a scent that takes me to some bygone era. The type of scent you picture on classic writers or actors. Must is yet another one of those masterfully blended Cartier creations. The scent starts off with a very soft spicy floral sweetness. It is anise, ginger and carnation that set the gentle tone of this beautiful composition. As the opening notes settle, the ensemble feels almost powdery, but it never seems to really reach peak powder. As for the spicy notes, one particular note sticks out. Never has a cinnamon note been so perfectly folded into a scent; a spicy sweetness lingers but it doesn’t jump out, it is a simple part of this cloud of ginger and anise. The vanilla note emerges from the opening mix and sets this really rich elegant sweetness. The scent hits its’ full unique stride with the arrival and revelation of the olive leaf. WOW! What a different note. The vanilla when mixed with the olive leaf creates this unique green sweetness (Sounds weird but it is what I get.) The olive leaf takes that slightly powdery, green sweetness towards this earthy fresh muskiness. The tonka, patchouli, vetiver and cedar help the transition of that lovely vanilla note and green sweetness into a slightly woody spicy scent all while maintaining the richness of the olive leaf. I love this scent. It is very much the style of scent I enjoy, it is classy and subdued but perfectly retro. The notes of this composition are blended incredibly well. This scent is ideal for fall through spring and can be worn in the office or for just a day out wearing. Must to me is a mediterranean style of sophistication, and is truly unique.They truly do not make scents like Must anymore. Must screams well dressed gent with a lot on his plate, but he still wants to stand out yet seem like he can’t be bothered, just like this fragrance; Effortlessly cool.
CrulutOutwala – :
This perfume was on a counter at a beauty products shop, and I could not resist getting to know it! I went into the store right away and asked the seller for the price: $76.80 a bottle of 100 ml., a pretty attractive price for a discontinued fragrance. I told the girl to let me try it, which she agreed to do rather begrudgingly and, before applying it, I was very excited. Seconds later…TA-DAAA! …, the perfume had touched my skin. The first blow was persistent, but gentle–it was like a powdery version of Obsession For Men mixed with Bvlgari Blv Pour Homme, with a touch of anise and a rather modest intensity that beat all my expectations. An hour after spraying, you can still feel the scent, but very close to the skin.
Must de Cartier Pour Homme is not a bad fragrance, not at all, but performance is really deficient for a perfume of the Cartier house, besides the fact that it did not captivate me. I must say that, on the contrary, I was disappointed. I think the bottle was produced between 2000 and 2008, and exposure to light and poor maintenance are likely to have taken a toll on its content, diluting all its properties.
In short, it was nice knowing this creation, but I understand why it was discontinued–despite being an interesting proposal, it falls way, way short on the attributes that a good perfume must have. I would not buy it even if it cost 33%, or %25, of its selling price. To me, Must de Cartier Pour Homme is not a must-have (no pun intended). Sorry to be that honest, but that’s what I think.
Score:
Fragrance: 7/10
Longevity: 1/10
Projection: 0.5/10
Sillage: 0.5/10
Value for Money: 2/10
Total: 2.2/10
lbasov – :
A real pleasure every time I wear this cologne, I would say is exquisite, and hard to let go… I was able to acquire the one with the clear bottle, and red cap, but only a 50ml bottle, and also got the the ‘essence’ version in the green bottle, but does not compare with the original. Any way since I only have a small bottle of each it takes me a while to wear them, and any time I do, there’s always compliments and I love to sniff myself during day, very nice, and it has a great performance, long lasting, more than 12 hrs. at least on me. Get one while you can, already discontinued but still can be found.
Meqvb149InsuffBooni – :
Christmas Day, Holiday parties, the first truly cold day or evening of the year: all perfect times to wear this excellent fragrance. Deep, rich, and spicy sweet. As life itself should be.
wersat – :
This is such a lovely scent for men! Of course I love it so much, it’s discontinued now, doesn’t it always work that way?? This is a mature scent, but it’s not “old man”, it’s just sophisticated and well done! It is warm and spicy, but stays close to the skin.
WesTWUD – :
Smells like black jelly bean. I didn’t get the anise note straight away, but once I did, that’s all I could smell. Imagine Armani Code, with the anise note ramped up to 11. No doubt there’s like a spicy ginger tea in there as well, with some citrus acidity, but I can’t get past the anise. I would have liked if they toned it down a bit.
Still overall a pleasant scent, and couldn’t be accused of being generic. Perhaps good for a man in the office who wants to stand out a bit while still smelling nice, and project a serious tone without being too formal.
juriymak – :
Difficult to know where to place this particular scent in the fragrance spectrum. It gives of the equivalency of a musky / talc type scent that is actually quite heavy, despite its best attempts to mirror that new born baby but still masculine fresh arome. Its long lasting, and it radiates well. Because of the deceptive, lighter notes, its easy to put too much on and then it becomes overkill. Interesting scent overall, and perhaps an acquired smell, but if you’re looking for something different, and you can still find a bottle, its worth your consideration. Seriously, Cartier was on fire in the early 2000’s. I bought this off the back of a bottle of declaration and i was sold on the brand. Unique in a way that perhaps L’eau D’Issey is in today’s market.
thesanone – :
I enjoy wearing this in winter time, it’s so warming, the mix of ginger and cinnamon is so soothing and warm, it’s lovely. It’s not the best fragrance in terms of longevity, as it goes after about 4 hours (sadly.) There is something sweet in amongst the spice, in truth my nose can’t detect it. It’s one of those fragrances you spray on your wrist and you have to keep going back to, it’s fairly complex, when it softens it becomes quite powdery and musky. Perfect for night time, just have an extra few sprays 😉
ADIOBEST – :
A unique, so pleasant, compliment-generator, evening/nighty fragrance. It’s sad it’s gone.
enrognogmak – :
This was a blind buy for me, but reading reviews on here and looking at the notes, and just remembering fragrances from the early 2000’s, it was a safe bet. I just love this! This is a very grown up scent, very masculine and just perfect! It reminds me of the women’s Must, which has a note that doesn’t agree with me. It isn’t here, and this still has that powdery feel that the women’s does, but it’s much more wearable. I wish they still made this lovely scent!
OKSANA 6290 – :
Masterpiece? Without doubt! This is my all time fave scent and I will never forgive Cartier for terminating it! First day buyer when they revive it, and they M-U-S-T ! Many notes going on in this, extremely well composed with the cinnamon playing the lead part. I can see any man wearing this, young or old. Real class and quality from Cartier.
vadims7779 – :
A nice frangrance with medium longevity and sillage but i must say its far away to characterized as masterpiece.
dementor90886 – :
An elegant and luxurious discontinued gem.
Must de Cartier followed the women’s oriental from back in 1981. This men’s version fragrance is really such a refined, classy scent.
You get aniseed, mandarin orange, grapefruit… followed by cinnamon, ginger, carnation, vanilla, sandalwood & tonka bean. It is such an elegant fragrance I can see a man in a tailored suit in an exclusive high class bar in either Hong Kong or Paris or New York… wearing this beautiful, elegant smell. The most elegant fashioned-suit and an aura of wealth and confidence. It just proves that you don’t have to spend so much money on a fragrance to smell rich. It is such a shame that they discontinued this fragrance.
Pure class and elegance, a mysterious oriental with anise, cinnamon, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla & sandalwood. I would love to see something so elegant for men being made again by Cartier. Either way a wonderfully smooth, oriental fragrance for men, and a real shame it was discontinued. R.I.P.
assefCobeme – :
The most elegant fragrance I ever had. I CAN’T BELIEVE this has been discontinued. What a masterpiece man! So disappointed…
Dmodus – :
It is funny how different this smells to me compared to most of the votes and the reviews. From my bottle of Must de Cartier pour Homme I get basically a masculine skin scent with subtle spicy overtones. The base, which is almost the entire scent, to my nose is a gentle white musk and sandalwood with the merest whisper of something animalic keeping it from smelling like white musk soap, and touches of vanilla or tonka imparting some sweetness. Carnation and cinnamon contribute a soft spiciness, but they are not at all the first thing I notice. There is some anise and ginger in the top but they only last a few hours to my nose, or maybe I just adapt faster than most.
I love skin scents for their subtle artistry and the fact that they are suitable for any occasion, and Must de Cartier PH is one of my favorites. (I just hope I don’t smell like a spice bomb to everyone else when I think they can barely smell anything without burying their nose in my chest!)
I have yet to find a skin scent that smells like a baby. If anyone knows of one let me know!
Dimiurg22 – :
I just bought this one today at a Perfume wholesaler and I am over the moon. Cartier is such a class act, they really don’t put out any rubbish perfumes, they’re all well thought out, expertly blended, and smell beautiful. This particular scent is both sweet and spicy and very creamy with a perfect dollop of Vanilla. It is the kind of cologne that may embarrass you because someone will catch you inhaling deeply from your wrist.
Meujy437InsuffBooni – :
when I first tried this it was more of a like..i thought smells pretty good, but I was not wowed by it, but slowly it has moved up to the love category for me . I always get compliments when I wear it. it is a very pleasing scent that grows on you, it is definitely worth sniffing out. sometimes it takes time to warm up to a fragrance and that truly is the case with me on this one. nice stuff..i could see this working well in a formal setting but also not too bad in the office as well if you do not over apply
I tried it because Katie puckrick said it smelled sexy on her fume finder page. glad I did.
vfrc1868 – :
One of the reasons I didn’t tried before this beauty is Must de Cartier pour Femme which my wife got as present and we both hated it, until it ‘walked’ away to her sister.
Yesterday I’ve come across in local Sephora over a lost-on-the-rack tester of this (along with only one very expensive bottle) and gave it a try…Ohh my!… what an alluring and elegant smell!. Smooth cinnamon over an oily barbershop vibe (I think anise, olive leaf, cinnamon and ginger are masterfully blended in top-middle notes) lending to a not-so-sweet woody-oriental base (‘dirty’ Cartier’s signature patchouli, musk, tonka, little vetiver, creamy sandalwood) which I liked so much.
Rather average projection but pretty long-lasting and one of the best classic orientals drydowns in my book. Needless to say I hunted a big bottle online which will be a staple in my wardrobe. My rank 9.2/10 ☣☣☣☣☣. Highly recommended.
Alebastr – :
Cartier is always working with perfection in their fragrances. Once again, they have achieved the task with a lot of success!
Although classified as oriental spicy fragrance, I prefer say that it is a floral-vanilla scent for men. At least, this is the response on my skin!
I could say more: it is a completely shareable fragrance, with a hint of the female floral fragrances from the 80’s, embellished by the carnation and the anise flower without lose, however, its masculinity.
I have read lots of comments about the presence of cinnamon but I, as a lover of this note, I don’t think that it has this power. Also, I can’t feel the citric notes. What I feel is the coriander, the olive leaf presence and plenty of its base: sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, etc., along with the beautiful vanilla that, I must say, it reminds me of Pour Un Homme de Caron’s base.
So, Must it is a delicious and pleasant fragrance, especially, for those who love vanilla. It projects and lasts for a long time.
As it said in English: a MUST have!
usivlad – :
Interesting and intriguing scent, woody amber and sweet balsamic, recalls in some ways Bvlgari pour blue homme.Cartier is warmer and straightforward.
A good buy for the winter and compliments are so many, in Antarctica you risk being chased by penguins.
rhiza – :
I have terrible news 🙁
This amazing fragrance is no longer produced by Cartier!
(along with Pantere and Le basier du dragon, Must II, So pretty)
People are crazy, really crazy! :(((
breannaClef – :
The MUST have!
dcartools – :
No words can desribe how much I love this scent. It’s amazing, soapy, clean and original frag. I feel like in heaven everytime I’m wearing that. I totally obsessed with main anis tone, which drives me crazy.
Jaguar-65 – :
Must de Cartier is a masterpiece of cinnamon.
ustrix – :
This is one of those very classic, oriental/spice Cartier scents that is a very safe bet for men, provided that you can handle the anise/coriander/ginger blast within. It’s not overdone or offensive, but well-balanced against the other notes and nonetheless a signature. Once you’re past that, it becomes a very powdery-soft composition.
I’d easily say this is geared toward a male in his early 30’s onward who feels comfortable with a more subdued statement in his wardrobe and isn’t seeking citrusy sharpness or to be noticed for the wrong reasons. This will get the wearer noticed in a more positive light.
That said, this is a fragrance that hasn’t been getting a lot of love from me recently and I tend to find that it’s one that I’ll pass on in favor of other choices. While very good, it also isn’t my first preference for something to wear that day.
ek-seleznev – :
This scent is perfect. Simply perfect.
Although I’m not very familiar with their longevity or projection, I can ensure that in the level of smell this perfume is excellent. Very good indeed.
I love this one.
Cartier is EXCELLENT.
Proasper – :
Must de Cartier pour Homme is a woody spicy fragrance, at first glance might remind Bvlgari pour homme blue (ginger is a known tremendously fantastic), but this perfume is also laden with floral notes that elude very imaginative and reappear in the bottom of overwhelming vanilla and earthy vetiver, warm fragrance is a mysterious and perhaps a little redundant, but a certain effect.
I think it might be his best season in the autumn when the first cold with the scent of this fragrance will capture and enrapture our senses.
Cartier creates masterpieces as always …
Ilin.sashka – :
Glamorous! Pure class in a bottle. Sophistcated, stylish, luxurious and elegant. A perfect attachment with a suit + tie for formal occasions, or as an evening scent for going out. A very unique and original scent. It can`t be praised high enough. I haven`t tried the essence version yet, but I will as soon as possible.
TalWarDrapilm – :
Like every Cartier, refined and elegant! A touch of classic fragrance with a oriental vibe, anise, mandarin, olive leaf (intense), cinnamon with a background by the patchouli, tonka and vanilla, this mix, turns into a coconut smell in the drydown, very nice! Projection good, longevity about 8h on my skin. U really must have this one!
Rating: 8,5-9/10
soccersale – :
am surprised this is exclusively for men.the smell and even bottle shape dont help either.it should be unisex.my fear is one may be tempted to overspray which will am sure lead to headaches.it’s soft but at the same time strong-if that’s possible.lasts for a long time.I got it based on reviews but on application I can say am not blown away.If you do get glances in your direction when you wear this it might be people thinking you put on your lady’s perfume so beware where you wear it to.lol.It’s an ok scent.nothing smashing for me.will keep and use when I get bored with others.
punk1972 – :
Bought this today. Basically used this website to whittle down what I would probably like, it came down to Estee Lauder Pleasures For Men, and this.
Sprayed a bit of each on opposite wrists. Both were up my street and I would have bought either; though being thirsty went off for a cup of tea and a cigarette.
Took my sweet time with my tea; in fact went back for more. Why did I buy this? Staying power. After an hour and a half this was still smelling sweet on me, Lauder had faded and died a silent death after 30 minutes (and thats before I had even had a smoke).
Basically this is a lovely scent; I love it, Im 25, it smells great on me. Its not overpowering; yes it lasts for hours but its not blowing your nasal passages apart like some long lasting fragrances like Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million For Men – which Ill admit Im not a fan of.
But this; its awesome; go try it.
geks_4444 – :
An interesting perfume that I liked from the first sniff. I was going for Roadster but the last minute, change my mind and got the must. I didn’t regret, i like it very much but I’m a bit concerned about the hours it last….it is not a strong perfume and I would prefer the same one but stronger.
Brimeworp – :
Lovely fresh -green-oriental fragrance. It smells at first like a pen and it is harsh, but after a short time it is great: green, without being like a room cleaner, sweet, elegant and long lasting, even though in colder weather this is barely noticeable. Essence is stronger, but however it is softer and I consider it a different scent.
MaklerOsp – :
a trully elegant and sofisticade fragrance.. this masterpiece talks about class and elegance…. a must have.. i love this masterpiece from Cartier.. UNIQUE..
onweek1 – :
I don’t know why i bought this one!!! And i used it only several times then i gave it to a friend of mine. Always every single time he gives me headache.
My friend tells me that he likes this scent, but for me it is a terrible choice.
sakun – :
I’ve always had a soft spot for this one. I used to work for a buddy in NYC who is a diamond setter/jeweler in the Diamond District, doing general personal assistant type work, and one of the tasks was running around the corner to Saks to pick this one up. It’s pleasant but not really groundbreaking and would make a safe gift for a guy who likes fragrances but isn’t a true prfume freak. I’ll always associate it with massive drug abuse since we spent as much time getting high in the office as we did playing with diamonds. Imagine how nervewracking it is crawling around on the floor on your hands and knees trying to find a $75,000 diamond that has sprung out of its setting while wasted on the finest prescription opiates money can buy. No wonder there’s so much drug abuse on that street…boy, do I have stories…
Unlolicaerror – :
very strong smell for days
camel6666 – :
Too much cinnamon. I couldn’t get the top notes at all or any other for that matter. My mind was stuck on cinnamon and that’s all I found. If you like cinnamon maybe you’ll dig this one, if you can smell the other notes.
alex0805 – :
Must is a good but overrated fragrance. I’ve read reviews describing Must as “animalic”, “sweaty” and “spicy”, and in fact it was these reviews that enticed me to buy a bottle. What you get, however, is a sweet, fruity, somewhat dull and very conventional oriental fragrance. I’ve smelled countless other femininine and men’s perfumes that smell a lot like this. Yes, there is a little bit of a “dirty” or “animalic” note in Must, but it is very subtle and way in the background, almost unnoticeable, and can only be detected for the first hour after application. Thereafter, Must smells like an inoffensive and rather boring fruity oriental. To call Must a “spicy” oriental is simply wrong – there’s nothing spicy at all about this. If you want a good spicy men’s oriental, go for Gucci Envy or Creed’s Bois du Portugal. If you’re looking for a truly “sweaty” or “dirty” masculine fragrance, go for Yatagan or Kouros.
xie986speagoessenda – :
Alluring with its gentleness and warmth.
For men who like pleasures, but not necessarily look for them in fights and constant competition.
vadiml55 – :
This cologne initially appealed to me because of both its spicy middle and the vanilla in the base. The top of bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit fade nicely. The layering on this cologne is apparent. It smells complex. While this cologne smells very good on me–I have received several compliments–I don’t think it lasts well. I’ve taken to using several (5) sprays rather than a few (3), which would be adequate with other colognes I prefer (such as Polo and Burberry London).