To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
TopHaqo – :
amazing. I love this. Remembers me of burberry london, perhaps not the scent but the classiness or both. Find out for your self! This is definitely more masculin though.
Update: Amazing.
This is truly one of kind, just incredible, one of the best scents, definitely in my top 5.
I wish it lasts and performs better : (
Shushgall – :
I do not know the vintage version of Pasha, but if it’s like this one, welcome it! I’m not a big fan of sandalwood and in fact it’s the only thing about the fragrance that I do not like but, there is a but, the dry-down is worth all the respect of the name that leads. Opening with Mint, Lavender and (a nice little) sandal. Dry-Down: Carvi, Anise, rosewood and I feel RE MIDA.
Analysis: 7.5 / 10
nup570InsuffBooni – :
After a gap of about 20 years, and on the spur of the moment, I finally reached for my forgotten bottle of Pasha which I bought a couple of years ago but got buried among my collection. I was expecting a quaint visit down memory lane and nothing more.
Man, was I wrong!
From the moment the first spray hit my chest and the scent wafted up my nose, I suddenly remembered how much I used to enjoy this cologne and why Cartier named it Pasha! It’s beautiful, elegant, warm and very rich.
If you love the classics like Eau Sauvage, Egoiste or Armani Pour Homme, do yourself a huge favor and (re)acquaint yourself with this gem.
gmc120Unlogrere – :
I finally got my hands on a bottle and honestly I’m wearing it more than I imagined.
First off, this is a mature frag so 30+.
Upon first spray I noticed that it has a real striking resemblance to John Varvatos vintage. Except where JVV turns tobacco, this one turns greener and kinda skanky. There is BO note that sorta rides along but it’s not too strong and eventually brightens up.
Honestly, I love it and feel that it is under rated. It’s fresh and inviting!
Cartier makes top of the line fragrances and this is one of my favorites.
This really should not be worn too casually. Works best dressed up.
This sorta has me thinking I can trade off my RL safari because this does exactly what safari wanted to do but with lasting peer and a less synthetic feel.
Scent 8/19
Bottle 10/10
Longevity 8/10 (lasted on me from 7:00 am until end of work day)
Sillage 9/10 ( granted I oversprayed, but I could smell this floating around me ALL DAY)
I would say 4 sprays is plenty. Maybe one to the chest, one on each arm and one back of neck.
Age 30+
Season: any
Worth a try if you mature or classic scents like safari, tom ford noir, JVV, Tsar, Antaeus.
vikusya161085 – :
It’s all about the concept. Pasha is not just a word, it’s a lifestyle. It’s an indicator of class, wealth, and breed.
Pasha is an Ottoman prestigious title held by men of state and status, typically middle-aged or older men formally dressed in suits with fezes (tarbush)on their heads, large mustaches on their faces that reflect rigid but wise features and driven by in their luxurious horse-driven carriages or black shiny automobiles. They are serious, successful, confident, and leading men.
The word is commonly used in the Middle East, nowadays, to address people with respect and/or cordiality and reflect their status and wealth. It’s more of an informal title used freely by the public to indicate a positive attitude. A pasha is refined, looks great, smells great, behaves well, noble and attractive, Pasha is the equivalent of an English gentleman.
Now about Pasha de Cartier. The bottle comes in the form of a minerate, with the cap taking the shape of a dome (particularly a fantasy 1001 nights dome type or an Ottoman dome) which is still the shape of a certain type of fez (tarbush).
The bottle speaks the concept. It looks and feels luxurious, worthy to be worn by a pasha. The smell is what a Pasha should smell like: wealth, confidence, and power. If fragrances are geometrical shapes this is a circular shape not a square, it’s well-blended, aromatic, no sharp edges, very refined and smooth. It’s spicy and a bit sweet; soapy in the most positive meaning of the word. It isn’t Oriental but isn’t pure Western also, a Pasha is a hybrid species, since the Ottoman empire was on the crossroad between the east and the west. I can’t describe it but it’s love at first sight. Comments below do a great job breaking the notes, but I don’t care much about it here, it smells great and performs great for me too, and that’s all I care for and I haven’t paid much for it, compared to other brands I got it for a great price.
Now is it for older men? definitely not for teenagers who use Axe anyways, but 25 and up and perfectly suits a man in his 30s, like myself. While it sounds formal, it still feels flamboyant and alluring, and although it can be worn for any occasion and any season too, I prefer to wear it in the evenings, that’s where it shines, in the depths of the dark quiet night, it just shines and fills the atmosphere with you: the Pasha, himself.
Silage is great and so is longevity. It lasts with meaningful silage for 4-5 hours, fantastic, but on my skin it lasted as a faint skin scent almost for more than 20 hours, I know because I applied it in the evening and I kept sniffing my arm the next evening without applying anything else.
It doesn’t feel outdated to me at all, it’s fresher and cleaner than anything modern I have, maybe it’s the oakmoss that makes it smell 80s, but no really. When people say contemporary fragrances what hits me is metallic and aquatic notes that I dislike.
I like 36thDisciple’s comment below that states Pasha is for traditional wet-shavers. I second and relate to that. Pasha has a pleasant colognish vibe to it and yes I wet-shave with razors that hold double edge blades and lather traditional soap with a boar brush. A typical pasha would feature a large mustache, but no need to stick to that rule with Pasha de Cartier, since wearing it, your mustache would grow in no time.
I rarely rave about a fragrances and hardly write lengthy reviews, but Pasha is compelling. This is the only fragrance that when I wear, I feel like a Pasha.
Smirko – :
Ah, “Pasha” by Cartier boasts a line up for the strong sensitive man who loves to smell clean, fresh, confident with a bit of spicy twist.
This was on sale at the beauty store and after I gave it a whiff my olfactory senses started to go “this smells like something I already own,” and it did….GAP “The Lover.” And seriously, I actually thought Pasha was for women, I was fooled by the red box methinks.
The only difference in the nuances is that “Pasha” has a more intense note, that I cannot put my finger on, that makes it more obnoxious on a woman. Otherwise, with all of its notes I believe that “The Lover” is a more likeable, sweeter approach to this aggressive tale of “Pasha” which is a tad less unisex than “The Lover.”
erurlertye – :
Pasha…
An older perfume which does not smell old…
exotic…
oriental…
rich…
stylish…
classy…
I have a vintage bottle which in terms of performance “makes mince meat” of any the perfumes made nowadays.
I sprayed it at 7 a.m. recently and I got comments 12 hours later such as:
… your perfume is really strong… what are you wearing?
Scent
a solid 8/10
performance rating… above any scale
EDIT: 2 (female) compliments received in garden party 09-09-18
slava.svv2011 – :
It’s hard to add substance after all the great reviews for this venerable fragrance, so let me just cut to the quick and share with you my visceral reactions at various stages of its development.
Upon spraying: My GOD, WTF did I just do do myself?! Awful, weird, spicy and animalic. Overwhelming. Arghhhhhh.
After 15 minutes: Whew, glad that’s over. Still, not sure I like this stuff. But I don’t hate it anymore. Might as well wait it out. Thankfully I don’t have to be anywhere…
After 60 minutes: Holy Shiitake! WTF happened? I hated this sh*t, and now? I can’t stop sniffing it. LOVE IT.
Takeaway: Don’t judge Pasha too quickly. It’s pretty severe at first, but let me assure you, there is some old school alchemy going on in this work of perfumery. It’s unlike anything else I can remember, and it’s a flat out powerhouse. Pasha has a life cycle like few other fragrances I’ve tried, and it is every bit worth the wait, IMO.
Get it.
татар – :
somewhere between the shaving cream smell of opium pour homme and the funky earthy smell of jazz pour homme.
NuannaGress – :
“A classy fragrance” is my first thought when I smell Pasha. It is quite well put together with just the right mixture of spices to carry your mind off to a distant land. I also own and love Safari and IMO there is a 25% similarity, nothing more. Safari takes a leathery, slightly rugged course, while Pasha remains elegant through and through. Pasha is versatile; you can rock this with a nice suit on formal occasions, or spritz some on with your polo shirt and boat shoes on a sunny day. Heck, just apply with t-shirt and jeans. You’re bound to turn some heads. Both Pasha and Safari are legends in the genre and for good reason. And both are worth owning if you’re into this style of fragrance.
Grade: A
88alex88 – :
This fragrance is appropriately named. It smells exotic, oriental masculine and rich. It’s a classic fragrance that smells very classy and “suit and tie”. Easy on the trigger though or your scent will be coming in an hour before you do. this is also a beast when it comes to longevity. Will still smell it on me the next day. a good buy all around.
ZEFS – :
Soapy old-school sort of scent which plays on a contrast between light and dark. There is a light, herbal-mossy and lavender element which is juxtaposed against a warm cumin and coriander accord. In some ways I guess you could also say it’s a contrast of clean vs. dirty as well. The way the brighter, soapy aspect of the composition gives way to the darker, dirtier heart is interesting, and quite clever, but not something I’m totally in love with the smell of. I give Pasha a thumbs up because of its history and intriguing compositional elements, but I can’t be too enthusiastic about it since it just doesn’t fit my style. Fans of older scents and more traditional masculines may like this. My experience has been with the current iteration that’s available on the market. It would be interesting to smell the vintage juice–I’m sure it’s pretty good. For the record, I actually enjoy Pasha Noire. But Noire isn’t much more than a typical, modern mainstream men’s release, albeit it a well-composed and smooth one, and its relation to Pasha is superficial at best.
ly4man – :
Very classy perfume. Safe conservative choice. Some similarity with Safari men by RL. I will buy it for myself (woman) and will wear 1 spray to the office. Worth your attention.
salman – :
I can’t find similarities between this and Safari and I have and love both, and I am wearing Pasha today and I was complemented as usual, is hard to wear this one that often, since I always have a different mood and I wear something different every day, but every time I get back to this one is always a nice day.
666ferz – :
Safari by Ralph Lauren has been my signature scent for about 5 years now, I know it like the back of my hand, and if you told me to smell Pasha blindfolded, I might not notice a difference. Pasha’s perhaps just a bit grittier/spicier up top with that caraway.
lkw847speagoessenda – :
Pasha is such a class act. the opening is all caraway and oak moss, with just a hint of mint. The result is this spicy minty mix that is very intriguing, in a classic sense. The lavender and sandalwood come in with a bit of the mint giving a creamy depth to this scent. Then as the scent seems to veer into the typical woody aromatic dry down, we get a wave of coriander to take us off into another direction. The strange thing with Pasha is that it should seem so heavy, and it isn’t, it is very airy. The base of labdanum, patchouli, rosewood and anise create a very rich and woody sweetness. The base notes are such a lovely transition from the herbal and spice notes. Pasha ticks all the boxes for a woody aromatic, it even goes slightly fresh in the opening. Cartier churns out hits and Pasha is no exception! There is a real elegance, and class around this scent. Pasha is perfect for spring evenings when you might be out for an evening drink and want to be reminded why you work so hard. Think a white oxford shirt, a tweed coat, and a mindful pride.
Artur_2008 – :
Compliment galore!! I have a 2016 bottle. I spray 6 times.
Longevity: superb (8-11 hours)
Sillage: all day long.
Not dated at all, smells manly.
dushiki – :
I don’t get it when people describe this fragrance as dated. Dated in what sense? The same way a Jaguar E-type is dated? Because I’d drive one of those regularly if I were given the chance. The same applies to this fragrance. Not everyone wants to smell like powdery cinnamon cookies or sickly-sweet jelly snakes all the time. What you describe as dated, I call CLASSIC – and that’s exactly how I would describe Pasha de Cartier.
I imagine those who say this fragrance is dated are the kind that use disposable plastic razors and aerosol shaving foam. Tell you what – you stick to your Paco Rabannes and Carolina Herreras, and leave the grown man stuff to us traditional wet-shavers.
ZooM – :
Today, I went to to the mall, walked in a department store, had to stop at one of the perfume counters and talked to one of the clerks. They had a display with several Cartier fragrances and smelled Pasha for the first time. All these years, I had expected a nose-piercing perfume. To my suprise, it’s not! So fresh and classic that I could wear it all year long here in this part of México where winter seems to have been banished for good. Reminded me of some fragrances from early 90s with the same fresh vibe because of lavender, mint and the citrusy notes. I don’t think of Pasha as woody but fougere. I think it has more spices than woods and some ocean hint, too. A great discovery for me.
langford171 – :
I am such a huge fan of Pasha and the Noir flanker. This is a rich, intoxicating piece of aromatic art – the rosewood, sandalwood and oakmoss combined with the mild spices and hints of patch are right up my alley. The lavender must be a relatively small component or exceptionally well matched as it usually smacks me in the face like a frying pan, and every note in this beauty is subtle and perfect.
I get hours of longevity with a projection that held out much longer than I’d expected. This may have been aided by the summer temps, but I could not have been happier with it.
The mint, caraway and lavender on top of the patch and sandalwood (two of my favorite notes in anything) make a delicious and unique combination.
Because I own this and Noir, I’ve opted to make this the Fall/Winter scent due to it’s heavier wood and spice notes and Noir the Spring/Summer thanks to it’s citrus opening, but truthfully either could easily be year-round scents.
Thanks, Cartier – and Jacques, for this gem.
mymnClaibly – :
@dmetzger
You can sell your bottle and hunt a vintage bottle. Trust me, you won’t be dissapointed at all!
jinkWeesk – :
Pasha opens up wicked harsh to me. Not pleased at all for the first 5 minutes but when it calms down it is a bomb of caraway and brazillian rosewood and coriander. I get touches of lavender and mint but this is a spice-forward fragrance on my akin that remains pretty linear.
Now the bad: it has terrible performance. Period. I love this scent-hell aboit a dozen times wearing the first bottle I bought a second, but after those are gone I’m done because it can’t stack up.
Scent 7/10 very warm spicy and just the right hint of mint to bring it home for balance.
Projection 2/10 virtually nothing from square one.
Sillage 1/10 nothing.
Longevity 5/10 it does stick around for a good 4-6 hours but is mostly useless for half of that time.
Would I buy it again? I already did, but kinda wish I had spent that money elsewhere now that I have gotten to know this juice better.
buywowgoldpki – :
1st impressions.
The opening is amazing!! It doesnt last long but that initial blast is gorgeous.
Settles down quickly into an elegant slightly powdery floral/green radiating scent.
There is a very Drakkar underlying thing going on…However this is sooo much better than Drakkar Noir. I assume its the lavender that reminds you of DN.
This is a mans scent. This is very masculine. It is a classic scent but its stood the test of time.. Easily worn in the here and now!!
I see no reason you couldnt wear this on any occasion in any season. Summer may be pushing it.. But I really don’t think so.
Great stuff!
andrew942 – :
I love pasha! It does remind me of a more interesting safari. I have a full bottle of Chanel pour Monsieur edp for swap if anyone is interested.
Рычек – :
Pasha de Cartier is by no means a typical offering from Jacques Cavallier, the master perfumer who did as much to define the ’90s as his close collaborator, Alberto Morillas. Think of it more as a transitional scent – the missing link between the powerhouses of the ’80s and the fresh, clean scents that Cavallier and Morillas went on to popularise.
There’s a heaviness to Pasha that sets it apart from JC’s later scents – all that wood, lavender and moss nods to the big fougeres of the ’80s. But there’s also a lightness that hints at the Cavallier signature that was to follow.
JC’s scents tend to have a bracing, clean, and often citric opening – here, it’s courtesy of the mandarin and mint accord. They also tend to rely on the contrast between lighter notes and a healthy dose of spice. Pasha achieves that with a decent dose of caraway and coriander. Combined with lingering woody notes, the result is a fresh but strangely heavy aromatic mix.
There’s an illusory sweetness to Pasha, as well as a paradoxical sourness. The overall feel is luxurious without pretension; dry but warm. Performance-wise, longevity is good but projection is weak.
Pasha is an excellent choice for when you want something fresh but lasting. Is it safe? Yes, but only in the same way a top European car is safe – it’s pure class. Another winner from JC and a regular sprayer for me.
Necespolo – :
WOW – I acquired a vintage 90s version from an estate sale. I had never heard of it. I have to say it is fantastic and truly unisex. A man wearing this would smell so sexy and delicious. Is it for women too? I love the citrus opening. Living in Florida, I love citrus scents (big favorite is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune for it’s grapefruit.) But this Pasha is lovely. Not fruity or sweet either. A wonderful concoction.
trulyalya – :
I love Cartier Declaration and in the eighties Santos, they are both masterpieces, and still fantastic. I am very sorry to say that this is utter boredom. A mainstream male fragrance that has no special signature at all. I am very disappointed with the odd mxture of notes, that makes it speek in a language that says nothing.
Armen1984 – :
This frag is beautiful,I love it. It smells very sexy, I get a lot of compliments wearing this.
el04 – :
A class apart.
Even though this is a classic from ’92, I only recently acquired it. And since it was from the house of Cartier, I had high expectations. And man, it goes beyond! There’s something about classics that just get me from the word go. They just knew how to make stuff back then. They knew their ingredients really well. And most importantly, I think, they cared about stuff. And more often than not stuff turned out great. Pasha de Cartier is a thoroughbred classic. An old-school woody aromatic fougere, pretty typical of the late 80’s -early 90’s style. Think Ysl Jazz, Tsar, 1881, Safari etc. Each of them was truly unique in very special ways but they had a lot of similarities too.
Pasha opens on a lemony-minty-tarry green note with loads of lavender to go. Initially a little tart and pungent, just for a minute maybe. Then it immediately starts to get smooth and dry, as you get whiffs of the coriander and oakmoss. It gets into the woody-spicy zone for a bit..still very dry but airy and breezy in a way. The initial citrus blast now toned down to just a subtle veil around the lavender & coriander. It’s really beautiful to sense these stages go by. Very refined and mature. No theatrics whatsoever. And as the hours go by you can suddenly get wafts of creamy-dusty sandalwood and you know you have arrived.
Very masculine, very classy. In a way more reminiscent of older fragrances like Aramis or Azzaro PH, in certain aspects (not the notes). It flew right to the top of my most-used-perfumes list. If you like old-school fougeres you have to try this one. It’s a class apart.
9/10
dziman – :
This is a great “fresh” fragrance for Fall and Winter months. This was one of my first fragrances. The quality and likability of my colection has improved, and I thought of moving Pasha to my “had” list. I am now thinking of putting it back to my permanent collection as I did with YSL’s Rive Gauche. Pasha just smell good, well blended with great Caraway seed and fresh spicy notes, and an array of lovely aromatic nuances. Just feels very classic and comfortable.
Pasha is a spicy fresh fragrance, that can be used in cold months just as we would use citrusy colognes in warm weather.
Pasha is green, minty,Caraway sweetness,fresh spicy, warm, woody, Amber fruitiness, masculine, refreshing.
Great casual.
Rating: 8.5/10
Aerohopleneri – :
This one is spicy thanks to caraway and coriander, but the other main notes include mint, sandalwood, oakmoss, and lavender. I get a touch of citrus upon initial spray. The performance on this is quite good. Plenty of sillage and longevity. It’s a spicy classic style scent. I would give this a 4 out of 5.
bodya33 – :
If you are seeking an 80s type masculine, but want it smooth and balanced, this may be what you want. It’s a bit dry (definitely somewhat woody) and with the tiniest bit of sweetness, and there’s no “lavender overload” either. The blend is really nice, though it’s no “sillage monster.” Longevity is excellent, though. I’ve heard bad things about reformulations, but I can’t speak to that possible issue. I can see a similarity to Safari for Men but this is smoother, drier, and woodier (it’s also more focused). If you want a subtle mint and/or anise scent, this is one to try, as these notes are barely detectable to me, whereas they so often take over scents that possess them.
ggggggwfwfw – :
I love Pasha layered with D&G Rose the One. It smells amazing! It smells like I just woke up from sleeping wrapped in my Hubby’s arms all night. A little bit of him, a little bit of me all day long.
чили – :
Class, sophistication, elegance, masculinity.
I would take Cartier’s Pasha and Chanel’s Antaeus as the scent of the perfect gentleman.
It’s perfect notes make me think of Blake Carrington ( Dynasty ).
Once that’s been said, who neeeds more?
phr482speagoessenda – :
اولش بویی صابونی تند و تیز داره و کاملا کلاسیک بودنش رو ثابت میکنه – این رایحه با نعنا رایحه کمی خنک رو به وجود میاره ولی بعد از مدتی دیگه نه خنک هست و نه تند . بلکه نارنگی و رایحه گل ها عطر رو به شیرینی میبرند – و در نهایت شیرینی عطر کمی بیشتر میشه ولی رایحه نعنای هندی اجازه نمیده که این شیرینی تو ذوق بزنه – همین شیرینی رو یه رایجه چوبی و کمی شور همراهی میکنه که فکر میکنم اقاقیای برزیلی باشه که در نت های عطر نوشتند نت آخر این عطر(همون حالت چوبی و شور) فضای نزدیکی به نت اولیه AZZARO PURE HOMME داره پس با یه عطر خاص و بسیار خوشبو طرف هستید – استایل رسمی – مناسب افراد بالغ – به غیر از تابستان در باقی فصل ها قابل استفادست.
با تشکر
wsl512speagoessenda – :
Class in a bottle. Perfect for daytime wear and transitions nicely into evening. I can see why some may call it a “mature” fragrance, but it doesn’t have to be. My nephew also wears this and he’s half my age. And his experience with it seems to be the same as mine -someone is always asking what it is. It’s a perfect fall/winter/spring scent. It can be worn in the warmer months as well, but I would definitely suggest going easy with it. Sadly, the lighter “Fraicheur Menthe” version was discontinued. The mint in that was very nice, and perfect for summer. Unless you have a complete aversion to this type of scent or it clashes with your chemistry, there is no way you can go wrong with this one.
shyrik66 – :
I’m sorry but this perfume just really reminds me of the scent of stale sweat! I find it disgusting. Maybe I just happen to have Cartier-scented sweat, but this ‘fume is a total no-no.
DavidoteryFT – :
Strange how this scent elicits so much love and hate!
As for me I like it!
mostamous – :
It does smell really similar to Van Cleef and Arpels Tsar (original formula), but this one is classier and more pleasant. You can feel the patchouli, the lavender, and the woods; there’s also a subtle touch of vanilla. I would say this is a work and formal occasions scent.
Cartier Pasha is a good candidate for a future purchase!
Rating: 8/10
00__ – :
Pasha has a very addictive effect on me, the soft floral sourness is like candy to my nose.
It could almost be a flanker of Tsar, it has a lot of similarities to it, a similar powdery sourness, and a similar lasting power.You will still smell some of the notes on the place you applied it after you took a shower and didn’t specifically scrub that area pretty thoroughly.As far as comparisons between the two go, Pasha is a little more playful, while Tsar is more serious.Light Vs. “Dark”.
An old school scent, but a timeless one.
Rantteeta – :
Pasha screams class and sophistication. Hard to believe it was released in the 90’s… It takes me back further. The top notes are very strong but the dry-down is perfect. A mature scent that lets the people around you know that you’ve arrived.
karen) – :
After blowing out time travel into the 90s! Then, it was immediately popular with woody citrus fragrance category. It must be a little patient, but well worth it after 1 hour and transformed it becomes a middle-aged man signature scent ……..
Absolutely convincing, harmonious supplement!
Elegance, style, individuality. A small status symbol for the Cartier house …….
Longevity is excellent! It is worth trying while you can buy ……..
Definite idea!
procreation – :
After a full wear test, I really like this one. Caraway and oakmoss with woodsy tones are most prominent, but I can actually tell the other notes. What I really like about this one: in spite of not being sweet at all, quite the contrary (and maybe because of that), it has an extremely pleasant sweet effect when you smell the skin right next to the perfume patch. It is an illusion of sweetness that I think it’s the effect of bitter caraway, but combined with the fragrance itself is mesmerising. Really good, I cannot stop sniffing myself 🙂
musialusia – :
Hello Today I bought this perfume I really like it
I got the red box and saw that there is also a gray box
I do not know what the differences
I was happy to get opinions
Thank you
Sigurd – :
This is exactly what I was looking for many years
this perfume smell gentle, soft and refreshing
PANCHIK – :
Although there’s something of the mainstream about Pasha de Cartier I found it to be a magnificent fragrance definitely reminiscent of Ralph Lauren Safari. The opening is fresh but then oddly soured by something almost unpleasant. I don’t know what this note is? it could be a combination of the oakmoss and coriander which for a fleeting moment gives the impression Pasha may develop into a scrubber.
Thankfully it doesn’t… in fact after an hour or two the dry down is sublime, understated, masculine, fresh, woody with a spicy oriental nature. I mainly get mandarin, soft sandalwood with a hint of labdanum, lavender and caraway.
My girlfriend commented that I smelled great while quite a distance away so although it doesn’t seem like it… this thing projects. Longevity is superb really it lasted for hours on my skin and just got better and better.
I’m a late comer to this fragrance but better late than never, nothing spellbinding just a solid fragrance.
yrik1961maks1985 – :
I am a huge fan of the Pasha, but I was in a store in Las Vegas and the woman behind the counter referred to it as “a creepy uncle fragrance”. I thought it was a pretty funny description and bought it from her anyway, as much as she tried to talk me out of it. I liked the fact that she actually had an opinion instead of just parroting some rubbish dreamed up by the marketing department.
I don’t mind smelling like a creepy uncle just as long as I’m not actually a creepy uncle.
pypeerold – :
Dear Reader,
Wow, I feel so happy and let me tell you why .
After most of my teen years that I have been trying to use this fragrance ,Pasha didn’t like me much then but now that im a full grown adult it smells wonderful on me now !, I guess this perfume was telling me ” No Minors”, but now I have been accepted by Pasha and he’s going into my “soon to buy list “.
By itself it’s very aromatic, chic, manly and sexy, one of those you cant really put your finger on it but has a unique character to it, I recommend this gentlemen that like a assertive, fresh sophisticated adult male scent that can be worn anywhere and anytime since its very attractive to the nose.
On me now as a grown man, my body chemistry brought out the lavender and wood notes with that “extra something” that I fancy very much that’s refined and a little coquette, I have found a very good day perfume for my male collection and will shopping it for it soon .
alligators – :
Fougere woody oriental would be the accurate way to describe it!
dawdoorry – :
Perfect gentleman with a refined style. Nothing loud here. But definitely noticeable , still nothing common. Wood, yes, but also a bit oriental too. I thought Jazz from YSL was the best corporate business meetings, until Pasha from Cartier came into my life!
Emitoeffest – :
Pasha opens with caraway, mint and lavender and eventually ends up with a nice base of sandalwood and oakmoss. For me the smell of Pasha is an epitome of a classic aftershave. It’s spicy, woody, elegant and well controlled, it inspires confidence in a delicate and sophisticated way. Rather good indeed.
Xeroxjjzjt – :
exactly ideal scent for men
badtruxx – :
Why the visceral hatred for Cartier Pasha? Many reviewers have referred to (and some have parroted) Turin’s vitriol on Pasha, so I decided to read it, even though I often disagree with him and find him rather disagreeable as a person anyway–at least based on The Holey[sic] Book.
Lemon Pledge? What? Was this another vial mix-up on his part? Is lemon even listed among the notes? Perhaps he had some stuck in his nose? Well, everyone has a right to like or dislike whatever they happen to like or not, but I’m struggling to understand why this fragrance has been singled out for scorn.
Yes, it opens with loud cologne-guy lavender. How does that distinguish it from countless other men’s fragrances? Later, the lavender largely subsides, leaving behind what some have identified as a caraway-tinged base layer, and I’d have to agree. In fact, it starts to remind me of one of the Montale perfumes with a hefty dose of caraway in it. Was it Red Oud? Be advised, I am talking only about the drydown, but to someone with the patience (read: not Turin) to actually wear a perfume for the full development trajectory, rather than throwing a temper tantrum after a quick sniff off a paper strip, Pasha does not end up smelling bad at all, and it does not surprise me that it has a fan base.
Once again: only your nose knows for sure, but I defy anyone to find Lemon Pledge in this composition. Another problem I have with Pasha being lambasted for its big, bold opening is that this plays right into all of the “men don’t wear perfume” dogmas. So women are entitled to wear blaring concoctions such as Angel and Poison (and this is praised–those are “masterpieces”), but men are supposed to tone it down? Whatever.
topicbox – :
love the name,love the bottle… the smell? thats another history…smells like rotten corrupt wine, like when you enter into a bodega and you notice some of the wine,s bottl