Beau de Provence

Beau de provance is a fantastic new unisex fragrance by Fragonard released in 2020. The opening is excellent with fruity fig note and a fresh zesty, almost bitter grapefruit. I can't really smell the Bergamot.The Ylang-ylang comes through shortly after with a subtle mintiness.It reminds me almost immediately of Penhaligon's Lothair. The dry down is creamy with this luxurious well balanced mix of base notes: sandlewood, Atlas cedar & Java vetiver. I think most may find it suited to evening time rather than daytime but personally I love having this warm comforting scent wrapped around me all day long.The projection is above average and longevity also.

It’s beautiful. I’ve been looking for a fig smell, because I grew up with fig trees in the Mediterranean and it’s comforting, but I hadn’t been able to find one that didn’t cause me a headache. This is the one. The bright grapefruit mixes with a creamy fig scent, including the leaves and milk I love so much. The sandalwood base shines through as well, grounding it in wood. It lasts enough, and at its price range, you can spray with peace of mind.

Fig and soap. Fresh, aromatisch, a little sharp, lovely summer scent. Leans masculine, but if you are a girl who is not afraid of her after shave side, give it a try. 😉

The woodiest fig I encountered so far. Even more aromatic that usual with mint and basil's help, but they are in support role. I like it very much, it has rich, multi layered structure with gorgeous woody base. The comparaison with Black Orchid stands, it has similar feeling of rich earthiness, but is nowhere near as extravagant or potent. It could be summer option for Black Orchid fans, or just something simpler to alternate a bit. Figs are tricky, even for the fig lovers and I count myself among them. But even I can't stand most of them. I enjoy them at the beginning, but after few hours they start to incommodate me. If I don't wash them off, the most persistent ones revolt me. The only ones I can stand in the long term are Philosykos and Premier Figuier. Both created by Olivia Giacobetti early on and very naturalistic interpretations. There are also Ninfeo Mio, Dune pour homme and Un Jardin En Méditerranée, but they are not all about fig. This one is surprising because I'm still wearing and enjoying it. The nose behind it is Karine Dubreuil and it's more robust and masculine in nature. Longevity is respectable and quality, outstanding, as usual.

First impression: fig infused with green tea, mint like from toothpaste, probably rose and violets. Not fresh enough to refer this perfume to fresh compositions and not too sweet to make it noticeable. I’d say that it reminds me of that cheap 3$ perfumery for a 800ml bottle that I use to disinfect surfaces on my house. After a while medicinal herbal notes appear and perfume finally gain its character. Close to base notes I would even describe it as fresh aromatic oriental composition that can easy be worn by a man. Drastic transformation! And by the end fig as main note still can be heard in a trail.