Eau des Vacances

Eau des Vacances Fragonard is so under-acknowledged that I often fear it will be discontinued. Although it may remind some of other fragrances, it has a very unique, subtle vibe to it. The notes indicate "hay" so perhaps that makes it distinct but it is not the ginger because, although it may be there to add substance, it is NOT a ginger perfume and I would not have even know it was there without seeing the pyramid. It is a orange/bergamot scent but never bitter - to me, feminine. It is how an upscale tropical hotel lobby should smell, welcoming you to a fresh, delightful vacation (hence the name). I adore it and it is in my top 10 perfumes - although worn in later spring/summer only, in 2 seasons, my bottle is almost empty. As you may know, Fragonard's bottles are very generous (6.7 oz), and are very reasonably priced. Of course, I wish the longevity and sillage were better, but at its price point, you can spray often. Orange/citrus perfumes are a favorite so perhaps I am more sensitive to the nuances of this, but it is definitely unique if you are a regular citrus fragrance lover.

Citrus lovers, look no further! I had been wanting to try this one for soooo long and finally pulled the trigger. The opening mandarin orange note is DIVINE, eyes-roll-back-in-head, if you're someone who loves citrus notes. The mandarin morphs into a grapefruit note to my nose. LOVING IT I get some of the ginger, orange blossom and hay as time goes on. There's just a KISS of floral (rose) which is exactly enough for my taste and perfectly mixed. So fresh, sophisticated, joyful. CAN'T STOP SMELLING MY WRIST Will probably order 2 more bottles as back-ups, God forbid they discontinue this gem!! Fragonard you are my favorite perfume house! UPDATE: This has crazy good longevity on me - sprayed it on in the afternoon and could still very clearly smell it the next morning! That is simply amazing for a citrusy fragrance.

Bought this in 2015 whilst looking for a grapefruit scent, and OMG it literally smells like a subtropical summer holiday! It's like those fruity drink ads with the splashing of water and the vibrant colours of the fruit, that's basically a visual representation of what this smells like. I had it for years, especially since I was sick and didn't have the energy or opportunity to wear it out. But it kept beautifully, the scent remained stunning until the end (which was 2022). My heart lurches at the sight of this bottle, I must restock ASAP!

This is an absolutely beautiful fragrance, and it is so well blended, I consider it more than a citrus fragrance. It is a fresh and elegant experience. I can wear this all year round when I want to smell fresh and fantastic! The mandarin orange opening is to die for! This is a very underrated fragrance, and since I found this house, I have found several beauties. The formulas are natural and rich, made of Grasse flowers and herbs. I truly love this one.

I have been looking for an Aroma Tonic dupe for about 15 years, this is the closest I've found. I'm so happy. It's not very strong or long lasting, but it's so refreshing for summer and I don't mind that it's light. I'm just so happy I finally found something to replace Aroma Tonic, which has been a life long love for me since I was about 9 years old.