Eau de Cartier marks the jeweler's first step into the world of unisex perfumes.
The creator, Christine Nagel used a magic ingredient: yuzu, a citrus native to Japan that possesses a slightly bitter flavor. Yuzu has been claimed to have stimulating and calming properties. The fragrance opens on a sparkling note of yuzu and bergamot that awakens the senses and it evolves into a floral and aromatic heart note. Christine Nagel also used violet blossoms and leaves as their scent appeals to both men and women. A hint of lavender softens the slightly "sweet" tone of the violet and gives the fragrance freshness. The end note is deep and sensuous with musk, cedarwood, amber and patchouli. "Those ingredients give the fragrance a warm and tenacious sillage. Contrasts are what make this perfume original. Despite its name and its freshness, it is a perfume in its own right," says Christine Nagel.