Our take
What does Amor Amor smell like?
Cacharel released Amor Amor in 2003, in its red teardrop bottle, with Dominique Ropion and Laurent Bruyère behind the formula. The opening is unapologetically fruity. Tart blackcurrant meets blood orange and grapefruit, and a little mandarin smooths the bitterness, so the effect is close to a cordial topped up with sparkling water. Apricot carries the fruit into the heart, sitting on fairly bright jasmine and lily of the valley while rose stays in the background. Then the mood shifts. Vanilla and tonka bean take over with white musk and a touch of amber, and the skin ends up smelling more like warm biscuit than fruit. That slide is why Auparfum files it with the ambers while others call it a fruity floral. Don’t mix it up with the later Eau de Parfum, which is built on pear and iris instead.
When to wear it
Spring and mild summer days, for errands or a first date; two sprays are plenty. Best for fans of fruity gourmands who want something light.
It belongs to the Floral, Fruity family. Amor Amor is one of 20 creations by Cacharel in our encyclopedia.
