Eden by Cacharel: launched in 1994. Created by perfumer Jean Guichard.
Eden was aimed at the same young women who enjoyed Anais Anais, but wanted something lighter and different. The fashion at the time was greener top notes and fruity undertones. Cacharel dubbed Eden as the world's first "floral-oriental-aquatic bouquet". The watery notes included water lily and lotus with a drenching of fresh, juicy melon. Jean Guichard, the creator of Eden, said that water is the beginning of everything "so we put it at the heart of this fragrance."
Press material invites us to "an enchanted garden. Imagine Paradise...a haven of surreal and idealized nature filled with flowers laden with perfume, warm scented breezes, luscious fruits, babbling streams and crystal clear waterfalls. This idyllic location is the garden of EDEN- the new female fragrance from Parfums Cacharel.
The spirit of EDEN, a name identical in every language, recalls a universal story of innocence and temptation which originated long ago and yet heralds the beginning of a new and exciting era for Cacharel. The natural sequence to the continuing story of Anais Anais and Loulou, EDEN is the 'forbidden fragrance' of dreams and imagination and a sensuous expression of timeless femininity.
Eden initiates the creation of a totally new olfactive family of "oriental-floral-aquatic', notes created by Jean Guichard for Givaudan=Roure. This new blend of freshness and sensuality highlights the originality of EDEN'S Eau de Parfum.
Like a breath of fresh air, EDEN tempts the senses with aquatic perfume of waterlily, lotus and flowering rush. The tender notes of violet and heady orange flower then rise with the heat of the day, followed by the mellow and luscious juices of pineapple and melon. Aroused by the warmth of the sun, the soft yet intoxicating scents of mimosa and acacia combine to produce a radiant and floral heart, whilst the rare essence of patchouli leaf, revealed for the first time in EDEN, evokes sensuality and freshness."
For the launch of the fragrance, Cacharel decided to do something different and went with an environmentally friendly approach. Instead of the same old and tired (read: wasteful) of lavish champagne and ritzy lunches or extravagant dinner parties, would-be guests were sent an unexpected promotional offering in the form of a tree. As part of the Children of the Forests International scheme, all the VIPs had a tree planted in their name which was recorded in the International Tree Register.
After it was introduced, Eden was popular with its target market. Its eye-catching tropical paradise themed scent and advertising gained recognition at the New Woman Beauty Awards held at the Langham Hilton in London in 1994. The exclusive luncheon marked the third anniversary of the annual and highly valued industry occasion. From over 1,000 products submitted for the awards, Cacharel snagged two awards: one of the Best New Fragrances of 1994 and Best New Advertising Campaign
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fresh floral-oriental fragrance for women.
- Top notes: peach, bergamot, lemon, tarragon, mandarin, water-lily, lotus and rush
- Middle notes: ylang ylang, tuberose, jasmine, violet, lily of the valley, rose, orange blossom, pineapple, melon, orris and mimosa
- Base notes: tonka, musk, oakmoss, vanilla, cedar, cassia, amber, patchouli and sandalwood
Bottle:
Presented in a rounded, soft green opaline bottle with the gold orb shaped stopper off-centre designed by Annegret Beier. The rounded bottle's design was inspired by water and pebbles, and each bottle resembles a tumbled stone of jade, agate or marble. The manufacture of the celadon-hued flacon and its opaline stopper is unique due to an exclusive process of pigment blending which gives each bottle its irregular jade-like nuances.
Eden was available in the following sizes:
- 5ml Eau de Parfum mini
- 15ml Eau de Parfum Purse Spray (in suedine case)
- 30ml Eau de Parfum Spray
- 50ml Eau de Parfum Splash
- 100ml Eau de Parfum Spray
Eau d'Eden:
- Top notes: cotton flower, water hyacinth, wild rockrose
- Middle notes: sweet william, honeysuckle, orris, water jasmine, nectarine, peach, hyacinth
- Base notes: white musk, sandalwood, nasturtium leaves
Eau d'Eden was inspired by water, the natural element which the very existence of all living things depend. "Eau d'Eden's floral, fruity, musky fragrance is a delightful blend that expresses unashamed femininity. Water hyacinth and nasturtium leaves lend freshness, succulent fruits and sweet floral scents of peach, nectarine, wild rose and sweet william provide a hint of sensuality, while gentle notes of white musk and sandalwood provide a subtle sensation of pure pleasure," according to the press materials.
Business Venezuela - Issue 186, 1996:
"Cacharel de Paris' new product "Eau D'Eden," says. This clear and luminous fragrance is inspired by the Garden of Eden, where beauty, exuberance, and purity intermingled in harmony."
Eau d'Eden was housed inside of a clear glass bottle with a silver and aqua colored cap.
- 5ml Eau de Toilette mini
- 30ml oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- 50ml Eau de Toilette Spray
- 50ml Eau de Toilette Splash
- 100ml Eau de Toilette Spray
- 100ml "Eau de Paradis" Alcohol Free Body Mist of Paradise
- Skin Cool Spray
- 100g "Savon de Paradis" Perfumed Soap of Paradise
- 200ml "Gel Moussant de Paradis" Bath & Shower Gel of Paradise
- 200ml "Lait de Paradis" Body Lotion of Paradise
- "Voile de Paradis" Two Phase Dry Satin Body Oil
- Bath Effervescent Pebbles (Bath Tablets)
- 150ml Perfumed Deodorant Spray
- 50ml Roll-On Perfumed Cream Deodorant
"Skin Cool is the pleasure of satin-smooth skin scented with Eau d'Eden, with the thrill of a quenching and relaxing freshness. To be used after the sun, the formula of this unique, innovative and fun gel; sprayable, it is a very fresh, soothing and iridescent moisturizer."
"Cacharel's Eau d'Eden Skin Cool a lightly scented moisturising spray that comes with a Utile transparent pouch, which you can put in the freezer overnight, then put the Skin Cool inside it to keep it cold during the day. It comes free with a 30ml Eau d'Eden eau de toilette spray."
For the holiday season of 1994, the "Les Sources d'Eden" bath and body collection was released as an accompaniment to the Eau de Parfum. This included shower gel and body lotion.
According to press materials, "Mirroring the beauty of this idyllic world, Parfums Cacharel have combined the exotic notes of Eden with natural textures and fresh, tender colors to create the most indulgent of bath and body products designed for the sheer pleasure of bathing...Perfumed Body Cream, Body Lotion, Bath & Shower Gel, Body Spray and Soap. Each product, with the exception of the Body Spray, is enriched with mango oil from the Indies. Extracted from the stone of the mangom the oil is composed mainly of triglycerides which combine with the emollient properties of each product to offer the ultimate in comfort and softness.
A Ritual of Pleasure - Perfumed Body Cream (150ml0 A patented cream-gel, the Body Cream combines the luxury of a cream with the tenderness of a gel, leaving the entire body gently fragrances with the sensual notes of Eden. Subtly tinted green, this sumptuous cream combines mango oil with a moisturizing agent to nourish and enrich the skin. The Body Cream is presented in a marbled opaline jar in variegated hues with rounded contours and sealed with a pale golden lid.
Perfumed Body Lotion (200ml) - As fluid as sap taken from the garden of Eden, this moisturizing lotion has a velvet touch and promotes a soft, supple and youthful appearance to the skin. Temptation itself, the Body Lotion imparts the aquatic notes of Eden, the 'forbidden fragrance.' Available in a versatile pale green tube topped with a green cap highlighted in gold.
Perfumed bath & Shower Gel (200ml) - As soon as this translucent, pale green gel comes into contact with water, it becomes an opulent mousse with a fine and silky lather. Whether enjoying the intimacy of a bath of a refreshing shower, the Bath & Shower Gel will keep the skin soft and smooth. Presented in an aquatic green tube, this unique gel captures the fresh sensuality of Eden.
Perfumed Soap (100g) - A curved oval of the softest green, this gentle soap is designed to fit perfectly into the palm of the hand. It produced a delicate and creamy lather which ;eaves the skin soft, supple and beautifully fragranced with Eden. Nestling inside an aquatic green case, the Perfumed Soap is an ever-lasting pleasure.
Perfumed Body Spray (150ml) - The final touch to this ritual of bathing, the Perfumed Body Spray is like a breath of fresh air, enveloping the body in a veil of long lasting freshness. Presented in a 150ml spray depicting the exotic floral design of Eden."
Discontinued, date unknown. It was still being produced in 2003 I believe. Eau d'Eden is also discontinued, prior to 2010. You can still find bottles online.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. It was still being produced in 2003 I believe. Eau d'Eden is also discontinued, prior to 2010. You can still find bottles online.
How Old Is Your Eden Fragrance?
This guide was made specifically to help you date your Eden perfume, so the dates given will be after 1994, acknowledging the date the perfume was first introduced. For other Cacharel fragrances, check my blog.
- Does it have a bar code? Your box should display a barcode by this time.
- Does it have the "greendot" recycling symbol? Your box should display the green dot symbol by this time.
- What is the address on the box? Your bottle/box should be marked with "16, place Vendome, Paris" as it dates to after 1992.
- Who is the distributor? If your label or box is marked "distributed by Cosmair USA" this means it was used from 1994 to about 2000-2001. If it is marked "distributed by "Luxury Products LLC" then it dates from 2001 and onward.
- How is the Cacharel logo designed on your box? If it is enclosed inside of an elongated ellipse, it dates from 1994 up to 2002-2003. If it is no longer enclosed, it dates to after 2003.
- How is long is the ingredients list? Prior to 2004, a short list of ingredients appears, generally something like" "Ingredients: alcohol, water, fragrance." After 2004, a longer list of ingredients appears on the box. It was at this time, fragrance manufacturers were required to disclose ingredients used in their products. This is due to regulations imposed by IFRA in part to certain aromachemicals and natural ingredients classified as allergens or harmful.
- Now remember, companies often tried to use up existing packaging stock even when introducing new packaging styles, so you may see overlapping of addresses, barcodes, etc.
- Your bottle and box should be marked with a batch code denoting what year and month the product was made. From 1994, your Eden fragrance should display a five digit batch code.
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