Fan di Fendi Eau Fraiche

After the success of Fan di Fendi EDP (2010), followed by the Eau de Toilette version, launched in 2011 and the Extreme version in 2012, the brand decided to launch this Eau Fraiche version in 2013, which came to be a version even more fresh (as the name says). And just like in previous creations, ingredients such as green tea, white flowers, and leather continue to be part of the DNA of the Fan di Fendi line and have not been removed from this version. However, while the Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette versions bring notes of tangerine, jasmine, patchouli, and leather as keynotes in their compositions, this one was built from the Extreme version, which explored different citrus on top and removed the patchouli of the composition. We have then, an olfactory pyramid that features notes of Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and cardamom of Guatemala (in the head), followed by Sencha green tea, jasmine and orange blossom (in the heart), which rest on a base of cedar, musk, mate absolute and leather (in the base). It is considered a floral-aquatic but, on my skin, it behaved like a floral-green. At first, I can say that Fan di Fendi Eau Fraiche is a delight, which activates sensations of relaxation and well-being in our brains. For the most connected with aromatherapy, it is easy to understand this relationship, which is very common in scents that have notes of green tea. At the same time, the citrus output imparts a fresh (non-acidic) content, which together with the floral accord results in a green smell of freedom, open sky, cleanliness, and sunny days. Fan di Fendi Eau Fraiche has no contraindications. It is an easy to please fragrance and, to improve, is quite shareable. But, unfortunately, it also has defects: although it has a long duration, exudes badly and ends very close to the skin, making necessary a lot of effort to feel the fragrance on the application points. So you might think: "would not it be normal for an Eau Fraiche"? And the answer is no. Why? Because despite being sold as Eau Fraiche which, in theory, is lighter than an Eau de Cologne, this fragrance is actually an Eau de Toilette. Eau Fraiche is just its name (which has not gained a caret (fraîche)). Therefore, for an Eau de Toilette, it has a projection far below the desired one. In my opinion, it needs a heavy finger on the spray and you should focus on smaller and enclosed environments, such as medical offices. I would love to feel this fragrance on my dentist's skin, for example. To conclude, it is worth saying that the bottle maintained the same visual identity – idealized over the brand's iconic handbags – and the fragrance was created by Delphine Lebeau-Krowiak, Francois Demachy, and Benoist Lapouza, who came together to create the masculine fragrance and also signed some of the previous versions, already mentioned in this text.

This was a blind buy for me. I usually go for darker more intense perfumes but I guess I was just in a "mood" that day so I went ahead and bought it. I've worn it about 6 times now so I think I can write a heartfelt review. Yes this is a green perfume. Not in the same vibe as Estee Lauder Private Collection, more like green tea in a bottle with citrus. It's extremely mellow and easy to wear. I can't see how anyone would be offended by this one. The citrus makes it feel sunny and happy and the green tea type of vibe makes it feel relaxing and calm. I don't get much of the leather undertone but I'm not that experienced at picking out all the separate notes. If leather is in there it's not too loud. Must be blended well. The feeling I get when wearing this perfume is of laying on a hammock on a 70 degree day sipping a mild lemonade. The weather is perfect, I don't have a care in the world, and I am as relaxed and happy as I have ever been. This perfume is not too sweet so any age woman (or man) could wear this. I think this perfume would also be a great layering scent to tone done something that is too screechy.

This juice is divine. Crisp, cool, feminine and classy. Not terribly complex. Everybody around me loves it (very good projection for the first 60-90mins). Just the perfect spring/summer smell. I could bathe in it. A cold glass of jasmine green tea, garnished with bergamot, with discreet nuances of cardamom and leather to give it abit of character (and a ‘bougie’ feel) instead of the usual boring musk. I smell abit of mint or something herbal in it. It’s as fresh as rain and dew-drenched meadows. The only problem is it vanishes so fast, I can barely smell it at all after 3 hours. I’ve had body splashes that last longer. If it had better longevity, this would be the signature scent for all my summers. On top of the poor longevity, it’s not easy to find either. When I had it, I wanted to surround myself with the scent all day, and within a month, my 2.5oz bottle was almost empty. I wasn’t even wearing it daily. Sigh. Unfortunate. Knowing myself, I’d probably still repurchase if I came across another bottle because it’s just that good.

At first I ignored Fendi Eau Fraiche because it sounded like another fresh floral citrus scent (although I am a huge fan of these scents). I managed to score a heavily discounted tester bottle and I must say I love it! Tea, citrus and florals are nicely balanced in this scent, it is not too green, nor too sharp. The tea is a mix of earl grey and jasmine and it doesn't overpower other components. I can barely detect woody notes and leather but I think they make this scent adhere better. It is an easy-to-wear designer scent that makes me feel that little bit more polished and confident. Update: it became my regular work scent or daytime scent when I don't feel like wearing powerful fragrance.

Refreshing, beautiful and classy. A pleasure to use it summer morning. Tea scent dominates, with beautiful citrus notes and a dash of cardamon. Similar to eau de toilette and eau de parfum. I cant tell a difference between this and the eau de toilette based on my memory. This Eau Fraiche I feel on myself for 10hours and the edt magically only 2. This is a love for sunny days.