WS-R-1969

Calandre

1969Men

green up front, then aldehydic, settling into fresh.

Calandre by Rabanne is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Calandre was launched in 1969. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Hy. Top notes are Aldehydes, Green Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Hyacinth, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and…

green aldehydic fresh rose

Nose: Michel Hy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Hyacinth, Geranium, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

87%

80%

72%

71%

65%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring33%Fall26%Summer22%Winter19%Day65%Night35%Wears unisex39%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Rabanne picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Calandre smell like?

green up front, then aldehydic, settling into fresh. Dominant accords: green, aldehydic, fresh.

What notes are in Calandre?

Top: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot. Heart: Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Hyacinth, Geranium, Jasmine. Base: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber.

How long does Calandre last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Calandre loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Calandre best for?

Spring is the top pick (33%). Fall is second at 26%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Calandre?

Day wear leads at 65%. Night is a secondary pick at 35%.

Is Calandre for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 39% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Calandre?

Composed by Michel Hy. Released in 1969.