Nine full notes crowd the top of Cabochard Perfume alone, and Gres rarely believed in restraint when assembling this refreshingly ambitious French classic decades ago. Aldehydes, sage, spices, tarragon, asafoetida, lemon, and fruity notes open in a sharp, unconventional rush unlike most modern perfumery attempts made today. Geranium, orris root, rose, jasmine, and ylang ylang carry the middle into lush, romantic floral territory that softens all that early intensity considerably throughout the entire long wear. Leather, oakmoss, tobacco, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, musk, amber, and coconut close the base in extraordinarily dense, resinous richness that lasts for many hours. This floral leather Eau De Parfum suits formal evenings and truly important occasions especially well, thoroughly rewarding real patience and close attention.