Yes I Am Cacharel

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Yes I Am Cacharel worth trying?

Yes I Am by Cacharel is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
sweet, vanilla, lactonic with Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot

The first impression

Yes I Am by Cacharel is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Yes I Am was launched in 2018. Yes I Am was created by Honorine Blanc and Christophe Raynaud. Top notes are Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Gardenia, Ginger flower, Amber, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are Milk, Caramel, Vanilla, Cardamom, Licorice, Coumarin, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amberwood.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%
vanilla 85%
lactonic 70%
fruity 60%
caramel 50%
warm spicy 40%
white floral 35%
citrus 30%
amber 25%
balsamic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Christophe Raynaud

Christophe Raynaud

Christophe Raynaud is a perfumer who has created fragrances for Alexander McQueen, Annayake, and Antonio Banderas. His works include Dark Papyrus, L'eau Pour Homme Intense Vetiver, and The Golden Secret. He also contributed to Art Meets Art with Besame Mucho and Sexual Healing, demonstrating a range from woody to sensual scents.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Raspberry Raspberry
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Bergamot Bergamot
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Gardenia Gardenia
Ginger flower Ginger flower
Amber Amber
Jasmine Jasmine
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Milk Milk
Caramel Caramel
Vanilla Vanilla
Cardamom Cardamom
Licorice Licorice
Coumarin Coumarin
Benzoin Benzoin
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Amberwood Amberwood

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Yes I Am Cacharel

Essence

Yes I Am embodies the Lover archetype, celebrating passion, indulgence, and self-affirmation. The luscious blend of raspberry, caramel, and milk creates a gourmand embrace, while white florals add sophistication. This is a scent for those who unabashedly revel in pleasure and desire.

Style & Aesthetic

They adore bold silhouettes with playful textures - think velvet minidresses or silk blouses with dramatic sleeves. The fragrance's citrus top notes reflect their effervescent charm, while the warm amber base grounds their look in timeless allure. Their aesthetic is unapologetically sensual.

Philosophy & Values

They believe joy is an act of rebellion. The ginger flower and cardamom's spice speaks to their fiery spirit, while the vanilla-milk accord shows their softer side. For them, self-love isn't vanity - it's the foundation for loving others deeply.

Relationships

They attract admirers effortlessly, like bees to the fragrance's orange blossom heart. Romantic relationships are intense and flavor-rich, mirroring the scent's layered sweetness. They give affection generously but demand reciprocity in kind.

Lifestyle

Their days are filled with small luxuries - morning café au lait in delicate china, evening cocktails with close friends. The caramel-vanilla drydown reflects their talent for creating warmth wherever they go. They curate experiences as carefully as their perfume collection.

Shadow

Their hedonism can tip into excess, like the fragrance's nearly-overpowering sweetness at first spray. They sometimes confuse possession with love, much like the licorice note that subtly dominates the drydown. Learning moderation is their lifelong lesson.

Conclusion

Yes I Am is a manifesto in scent form: life should be delicious. It's for those who kiss passionately, laugh loudly, and declare 'I am here' with every radiant step.