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Cachet was launced in 1970 by Prince Matchabelli. It is classified as a chypre floral fragrance for women.

Top notes are aldehydes, green grass, spices and galbanum; middle notes are patchouli, orris root, jasmine, vetiver and rose; base notes are leather, amber, musk, civet and oakmoss.

In a 1970s introductory ad, Prince Matchabelli claimed that the "Fragrance is as individual as you are. Fascinating Cachet reacts to your body chemistry to make this delightful."  Anther ad read "Besides being fresh and fascinating, Cachet is designed to pick up and play up every girl's own very special chemistry."

My bottle of Cachet cologne is vintage 1970s, very heavy with the oakmoss and vetiver. I dabbed a little on my wrist and well, it is not something I particularly like, my husband took a whiff of it on my arm and said it is a scent he "would buy for his mother" and not his wife.

Cachet seems to have been discontinued around 1990. But for those who grew up wearing Cachet, it will always remain a favorite classic and can be found at discount perfume websites.