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Cartier Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men
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Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Powdery
Amber
EDC · 2024 · mens

Cartier's Pasha line has long been a staple of masculine fragrance, and this 2024 limited edition builds on that legacy with a darker, more introspective take on the original's bold DNA.

Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu opens with labdanum's resinous sweetness paired with smoky, balsamic notes that set an immediately warm tone. The heart layers benzoin with bitter orange, ginger, and violet, creating a spiced-floral middle that feels both aromatic and slightly gourmand. The base doubles down on the sweetness with caramel and tonka bean while grounding everything in cedar and smoke, with labdanum returning to tie the composition together. The overall effect is a woody amber with pronounced balsamic and caramel undertones, leaning into comfort without feeling cloying.

This is a fragrance for someone who appreciates warmth and depth in their scents, particularly in cooler months or evening wear. The smoky-sweet character works well for those who enjoy fragrances with character and complexity. At eau de cologne concentration, it's approachable and versatile despite its darker positioning. It shares DNA with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
17%
Fresh
17%
Floral
34%
Aromatic
41%
Woody
70%
Powdery
34%
Amber
90%
Spicy
17%
Balsamic
93%
Vanilla
41%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
50%
Smoky
100%
Warm Spicy
60%
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Top · 0–30 min
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Caramel
Caramel
Warm, buttery, and sweet with a slight bitterness from the cooking process, caramel is one of perfumery's most approachable gourmand notes. It adds a comforting, edible quality without going full dessert, and it softens and rounds other notes beautifully. A pillar of the Angel-inspired oriental-gourmand genre.
Cedar
Cedar
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Smoke
Smoke
Dry, dark, and evocative, smoke in perfumery can mean campfire, incense, or cool ash depending on the material. It adds drama and mystery, creating a sense of depth and heat. Even a small amount of smoke makes a fragrance feel more serious and considered. Often used sparingly as a accent rather than a lead.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Seducer85% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Romantic83% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Citrus17%Fresh17%Floral34%Aromatic41%Woody70%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDC
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Cartier Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men is $83.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $83.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. The current best price is $83.95 and MSRP is $134.99. At $83.95 you save 38% vs retail.
What does Cartier Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men smell like? +
Cartier's Pasha line has long been a staple of masculine fragrance, and this 2024 limited edition builds on that legacy with a darker, more introspective take on the original's bold DNA. Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu opens with labdanum's resinous sweetness paired with smoky, balsamic notes that set an immediately warm tone. The heart layers benzoin with bitter orange, ginger, and violet, creating a spiced-floral middle that feels both aromatic and slightly gourmand. The base doubles down on the sweetness with caramel and tonka bean while grounding everything in cedar and smoke, with labdanum returning to tie the composition together. The overall effect is a woody amber with pronounced balsamic and caramel undertones, leaning into comfort without feeling cloying. This is a fragrance for someone who appreciates warmth and depth in their scents, particularly in cooler months or evening wear. The smoky-sweet character works well for those who enjoy fragrances with character and complexity. At eau de cologne concentration, it's approachable and versatile despite its darker positioning. It shares DNA with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Cartier Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men? +
Top: Labdanum. Heart: Benzoin, Bitter Orange, Ginger, Heliotrope, Violet. Base: Caramel, Cedar, Labdanum, Smoke, Tonka Bean.
What fragrance family is Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men? +
Cartier Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu Limited-Edition for men belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDC.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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