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"Must de Cartier is widely recognized as Cartier’s first fragrance and one of the house’s defining classics. Search evidence consistently places its original launch in 1981 and describes it as an opulent oriental composition created by Jean-Jacques Diener. The scent is especially associated with the tension between sharp, green galbanum facets and a warm, sensual vanilla-amber base, framed by florals, leather, woods, and animalic nuances in vintage presentations. It has a rich, dramatic, highly dressed character that feels formal, luxurious, and unmistakably vintage French. The Eau de Parfum/original richer style is remembered for depth, complexity, and strong presence, with later market presentations and reinterpretations simplifying or softening parts of the structure."
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Must de Cartier is broadly cited as the very first fragrance released by Cartier.
The fragrance is strongly associated with the Maison’s 'Must' era and its luxury object aesthetic, with vintage bottles and cases becoming collectible among perfume enthusiasts.
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