A distinctly modern woody spicy that marries crisp citrus zest with cool aromatics and elegant woods, Déclaration opens with the bite of bitter orange and bergamot over green facets of artemisia and birch, then gathers a refined swirl of cardamom, pepper, coriander, and a whisper of cumin before coming to rest on smooth cedar, vetiver, and oakmoss for a composed, charismatic imprint that feels intelligent on skin from morning to late night.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 1998. Perfumer Jean Claude Ellena.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Artemisia, Birch, Coriander, Caraway
Heart: Cardamom, Black Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cumin
Base: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Amber
Story and Positioning
Déclaration introduced Cartier’s clean-lined vision of masculine elegance, translating tailored suiting into scent through citrus brightness, cool spice, and finely grained cedar. Often referenced as a touchstone for contemporary citrus woods and an antecedent to later minimalist masterpieces, it suits business hours, city evenings, and transitional seasons when clarity and quiet confidence matter. As the cornerstone of the Déclaration line, it remains the most versatile entry, with d’Un Soir and Parfum exploring romantic or deeper interpretations.
Bottle and Design
An architectural flacon with beveled shoulders holds pale amber juice beneath a polished metal push-down cap and latch detail, echoing Cartier watchmaking codes. The horsebit like mechanism and precise geometry give the bottle the poise of a small design object on the dresser.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Cartier Parfums
Address: 13 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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