Anais Anais

Anais Anais by Cacharel is a feminine-leaning eau de toilette from 1978 in the budget price tier. It opens with lily of the valley, hyacinth and bergamot, moves into rose, jasmine, tuberose and iris and dries down to sandalwood, white musk and incense. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
Hyacinth Cold, green, watery floral. Smells like early spring.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.

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