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CacharelDiscontinued

Anais Anais (EDT)

1978

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Versions Timeline

1978

Anais Anais EDT (Original Release)

2003

Anais Anais (2003)

2014

Anais Anais L'Original (2014)

Price Range
$24 – $56

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"Anais Anais is a classic women's floral from Cacharel, first released in 1978 and widely recognized as one of the house's signature fragrances. Its identity centers on lily and a dense bouquet of white, green, and powdery florals, supported by mossy woods, soft musk, and touches of incense and leather. The overall effect is romantic, clean, airy, and slightly soapy rather than sugary, giving it a tender vintage character. Although rich in notes, it has long been described as breezy and radiant rather than heavy. The fragrance became closely associated with themes of purity, innocence, and nostalgic femininity, while still carrying a quietly sensual undertone. The modern market also recognizes later relaunches under the L'Original naming, but the core Anais Anais DNA remains rooted in the 1978 EDT."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Mild
Sunny
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Romantic
Elegant
Serene
Fresh
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Meeting
Formal

Fun Facts

Anais Anais is widely regarded as Cacharel's first major women's fragrance and one of the brand's defining perfume successes.

The scent was relaunched in modern distribution as Anais Anais L'Original, a name used to reference its heritage and 1978 roots.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FloralGreenCitrusFreshPowderySpicyWoodyResinousEarthyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

bergamot
lemon
black currant
hyacinth
lavender
honeysuckle
lily
orange blossom
galbanum
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

ylang-ylang
carnation
iris
lily of the valley
honeysuckle
lily
tuberose
rose
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

cedarwood
oakmoss
patchouli
sandalwood
vetiver
incense
amber
leather
musk

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User impressions consistently describe Anais Anais as a nostalgic, romantic floral with a strong lily-white-flower identity, often recalling the 1980s and early dressing-table femininity. Reviewers frequently mention a clean, soapy, green, and powdery profile rather than a sweet one. Multiple comments distinguish the vintage/original release from the later L'Original relaunch, with the original often characterized as stronger, sharper, greener, and more heady. The scent is commonly praised for daytime elegance and work-friendly wear, though some find the floral profile overpowering or old-fashioned.”

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