Carven L'Eau de Toilette 100ml is a soft, fresh-floral fragrance for women, launched in 2014 and signed by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. A bright opening of Italian lemon, sweet pea and peony leads into a delicate floral heart of freesia, white hyacinth and wisteria, before settling into a soft, modern base of sandalwood, blonde woods and musk — designed by Kurkdjian to be "as easy to wear as a lightweight piece of clothing".
About Carven
Carven was founded in Paris in 1945 by French designer Marie-Louise Carven, originally famous for her ready-to-wear and the iconic Ma Griffe fragrance from 1946. The brand's contemporary fragrance line, produced under licence, focuses on accessibly priced, well-made compositions; L'Eau de Toilette is the lighter, more daytime-friendly companion to the brand's 2013 Carven Le Parfum, designed for a younger audience.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Italian Lemon, Sweet Pea, Peony
- Heart: Freesia, White Hyacinth, Wisteria
- Base: Sandalwood, Blonde Woods, Musk
Olfactory family: Floral Woody Musk | Launched: 2014 | Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
Who it's for
Carven L'Eau de Toilette suits women looking for a polished, romantic daily fragrance with a soft white-floral character and a clean wood-and-musk drydown. The composition is at its best in spring and summer, comfortable for office, daytime and casual evening contexts. Anyone drawn to fragrances such as Chloé Eau de Parfum or Marc Jacobs Daisy will recognise the territory.
How to wear it
Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears. Apply to clean, moisturised skin to extend the wear of the lighter top notes. Two to three sprays balance well; refresh once during the day to maintain the soft floral trail.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Carven
- Line: L'Eau de Toilette
- Year: 2014
- Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian



