Le Parfum

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Carven Le Parfum

Carven Le Parfum is a green floral built around sweet pea and hyacinth, and our version keeps that feel: a fresh fruity opening, a soft green floral heart, and a smooth woody base.

The Story Behind the Scent

When the historic couture house Carven relaunched its fragrance line, Le Parfum was created as an elegant, modern floral, all fresh flowers and green stems rather than heavy sweetness.

Our interpretation follows that character. We keep the mandarin blossom and hyacinth fresh up top, let sweet pea and jasmine bloom in the middle, and finish on a soft sandalwood and patchouli base.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a designer release. We build ours at a higher perfume oil concentration so the delicate florals last longer, while keeping the same refined character.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a light, elegant, green floral for daytime and everyday wear.

Notes

Top notes: Mandarin Blossom, White Hyacinth, Apricot

Heart notes: Sweet Pea, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang

Base notes: Sandalwood, Osmanthus, Patchouli

How it Smells

It opens fresh and green, with mandarin blossom and hyacinth over a soft touch of apricot.

The heart is a delicate bouquet of sweet pea, jasmine and ylang ylang, light and airy.

The base is smooth and soft, with sandalwood, osmanthus and patchouli giving a gentle woody finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Carven Le Parfum?

It follows the fresh, green, elegant floral character of the original closely. It is our own interpretation rather than a copy, but the impression is very familiar.

Is it stronger than the original?

We build ours as an eau de parfum with a high perfume oil load, so most people find it projects and lasts as well as, or better than, the original release.

Is this the same perfume as Carven Le Parfum?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style, so you can enjoy the character at our price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It leans feminine and is ideal for daytime, work and everyday wear.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Carven and Le Parfum are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Carven in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.