Parfums Grès Cabotine de Grès

In the landscape of 1990s perfumery, where heavy orientals and ozonic aquatics often dominated the conversation, Cabotine de Grès emerged as a defiant, sparkling floral. It arrived as the playful younger sister to the legendary Cabochard, yet it possessed a distinct character that was impossible to ignore. For many of us at Vivir, Cabotine represents the quintessential 'happy' scent—a fragrance that doesn't just sit on the skin but dances with the air around it. Created in 1990, Cabotine—meaning 'actress' or 'ham' in French—perfectly encapsulates that sense of theatricality and zest for life. It is a scent that challenges the wearer to be bold, to lean into its massive bouquet, and to embrace the unapologetic aldehydes and green notes that defined the era. Whether you are a vintage collector or a newcomer to the house of Grès, Cabotine remains a fascinating study in contrast.