CartierL'Envol de Cartier (Eau de Parfum, 2016): Honeyed woods and airy musk with a soft herbal lift

A woody amber fragrance that balances golden sweetness with a clean, weightless feel. It wears polished and modern, never syrupy, with a smooth mineral-woody backbone.

Other official versions exist, including an Eau de Toilette and a Parfum. This review is for the Eau de Parfum.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Lavender, sage, artemisia
Heart: Violet leaf, pepper
Base: Honey, iris, guaiac wood, musk, patchouli, amberwood, cedar, vetiver

What It Smells Like

It opens with a quiet aromatic haze, herbaceous and slightly green. A transparent honey note rises quickly, more nectar than candy. The heart stays sleek and airy, with violet leaf and pepper adding lift and dryness. In the dry-down, smooth woods and musk take over, with guaiac and patchouli giving a warm, refined trail.

Who Is It For

Marketed for men, but it wears comfortably unisex. Great for someone who wants warmth without heaviness.

When to Wear

Best in fall and winter, plus cool spring days. Ideal for office and evening.

Why You’ll Love It

• Honey warmth that stays clean and airy
• Smooth woody dry-down with soft projection
• Distinctive signature that feels refined