Étoile

I think I am in trouble. I recently got Ile d'amour for my birthday, and when it arrived it came with a darling array of ten sample EDT vials from Fragonard. Most of the ones I tried during the week were heavy florals, including Emile and a couple others. The thickness they possesed, while lovely, reminds me too much of some great perfumes my grandmother owned. They have an older quality to them. Well, this morning I tried the vial labeled Etoile.... oh boy. Yes, there is a similarity to Light Blue, you notice it immediately. And yes, Etoile is bolder than Light Blue but also juicier. In a way you'd think it being bolder would make or more masculine or edgy, but in reality it is a more feminine bold. The apple note makes it juicier, and it makes it stand aside from Light Blue. My skin tends to do very well with citrusy and fresh spicy scents, like Armand Basi In Red which also has a similar feel. I hope other people like this, because when I get it I will be wearing it a lot... The sample I tried is an EDT, and it lasted on my skin about 7 hours while the sillage was strongest in the first 4. I am curious to hear from anyone that has tried the EDP, because Fragonard does have Etoile in EDP as well (in the aluminum bottle). I'm interested in knowing if the smell is altered at all or really how it compares to the EDT in sillage/longetivity.

I have not fallen in love with a scent in a long, long time. This one was love at first smell. It's not the longest-lasting one I've worn but, as it's affordable and fabulous, I actually enjoy spraying myself with it periodically throughout the day. Anyone in my office who gets a whiff says, "Mmmm! What IS that?" In a good way! In the best way. It's a lovely combination of the notes above, though I don't smell the base ones strongly. That's OK as they're really subtle and working in harmony with the other notes, none of which come out and slap you in the face. The combo of bergamot, apple and ginger is an intoxicating and not-too-sweet beginning (I had it on while eating an apple once and noted how accurate that note is in the scent without being overwhelming - apple in stereo!) and it's warmed up by the white florals in the middle, particularly the gardenia. It's a lovely, watery, spring-time. Good for day in warming and warm weather.

I bought this in Paris at one of the Fragonard stores :) Always wanted to go and had a blast browsing the store! While Etoile might not be the most original composition from the house it is beautiful nonetheless. I agree with previous reviewers who mention the quality and natural smelling notes. Etoile is fun, uplifting and elegant. I have the perfume concentration and it truly sparkles and shines! The top notes in the beginning are like a bucket of ice on a hot summer's day, lovely. To the comparisons: I owned a dozens bottles of Light Blue since it came out. As others have stated - it has changed a lot and I was always torn whether to buy again or not. I love the style of the fragrance so I was quite desperate to find something similar (Versace and Moschino couldn't convince 100%). Etoile fills that void beautifully, very happy to have found it! Now if I could only find a replacement for Acqua di Gio...!

I'm reviewing the parfum concentration, in the gold bottle. Yes, Etoile is very similar to Light Blue. However, to me Etoile smells a little darker, and the citrus less sparkly and juicy at opening. The overall effect in Etoile is a perfume that is denser and less transparent than Light Blue, and perhaps more natural smelling. The ginger note in Etoile is also a point of difference. Etoile and Light Blue are both wonderful but I have an affection for Etoile because I was lucky enough to bring some back as a souvenir of a trip from Paris.

Looks like I never reviewed my beloved bottle of Étoile. This is much better than Light Blue. And way cheaper. Better longevity, more energizing, more fresh. Actually Étoile is what Light Blue should have been. You wear that you feel like you're fleeting around. The ginger note adds the perfect touch of spiciness that this fragrance needs to differentiate itself from the others "fresh lemon" scents out there. It's labelled as a "woman" perfume but really this is unisex.

If you happen to be in Paris, go to Fragonard Musee de Parfum at 9 Rue Scribe (9th arrondissement). This is a no entrance fee perfume museum with a guided tour. If you’re into fragrances, this is a must!!! At the end of the tour, they would let you try samples of their parfums. Yes, PARFUM!! Not EDP, not EDT. This is how I discovered Etoile (sorry Light Blue, but this is so much better). Do join the tour, you might discover your signature like I did.

This is a lovely fresh scent for everyday. I have seen a lot of reviews that say that this is very similar to D&G Light Blue, so I got a sample of that to compare. It is very similar, but with D&G Light Blue I get a whiff of very artificial lemon right at the opening that this fragrance doesn't have. This strikes me as similar to D&G but made with higher quality ingredients and honestly a classier scent. It is also quite similar to CDG Dot.

Etoile to me awaken my senses and makes me feel happy, energized and confident. its a perfume thats perfect for my work mode. I’m reviewing this based on the gold aluminum parfum bottle. I got my first 30ml bottle as a present and i was hooked after the first smell. Then later I’ve got a chance to go to Paris, grabbed 3 more bottles back home(together with a few bottles of belle cherie). I plan to use this parfum for long!

Oh, boy, I can not discribe how much I love it! My signiture, my number one out of soo many beautiful scents in my not small collection! For me it is in one line with Emporio Armani White- one of my all time favorites! Simply beautiful-light-outstanding! And the most exciting thing about it is THE PRISE-just unbelievable!

I have the perfume version of Etoile. This is just like Light Blue but with a touch of white floral added to it. It opens fresh- great for those warm summer days. Zingy and bright! On me it lasts all day and is perfect for the office and days off. It's really light and fresh... one of my favorites

I am completely in love with this scent. I have never had so many compliments on a fragrance! It does remind me somewhat of Light Blue, but much deeper and more long lasting. This is not a sweet fragrance at all, and might even border on a unisex type. LOVE!

I wear this one when I want to feel put together, ladylike, and confident. It's fresh, light hearted, but classy. This isn't a little girl floral. This is grown up, clean, gentle, "with it" friendly and a safe bet for going out in public.

When compare to other perfumes that have same note or scent. This one is an original and very long lasting. Just buy it!!!

It's fresh, citrus, and elevating. A great mood lifter when you're feeling dragged down by the summer heat.

Very, very beautiful, light and bright, but unfortunately very low projection.

Sometimes it's easier to define a fragrance by what it isn't. Etoile is not modern whatsoever, it actually smells much older than it's 2009 release despite it's similarities to Light Blue and I Love Love. Which seems contradictory, but in Etoile there's more nuance and I smell am old fashioned floral undercurrent that isn't contained in the more youthful, simplistic LB and ILL. - Here's a equivalent compairison : Vanilla Fields is an inexpensive vanilla with more going on than other Vanilla cheapies; well, Etoile is an affordable fresh, aquatic apple that has more within it too. The addition of the florals with the light ginger (especially lily-of-the-valley) give it almost a vintage touch. The apple is a little...drier than what is in Light Blue? It's difficult to explain this, but this composition doesn't feel quite as aquatic to me. This has a throwback tone. It's like repurposed thrifted clothing, and a renewed interest in vinyl. It's accessible, but nods at classic compositions. Sonia Constant is a perfumer I respect quite a lot, and she did quite well with this 😊

The opening smells JUST like Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue with a little bit of apple. But it quickly shifts away from smelling like Light Blue, and you get the floral and musk. As it wears, it's a fresh-apple-floral-musk combo. I have it in the Parfum (comes in a metal spray bottle) as well as a 5ml EDT. The upside to the Parfum is that all the notes really do play TOGETHER - meaning you can smell all the elements at once. So many fragrances smell one way when you first spray it, and totally different after 15-30 minutes. If that frustrates you and you wish you could hold all the elements of the fragrance together at once, I recommend the Fragonard Parfum formulations because they're much truer to the notes. All in all, Etoile is a nice, fresh, everyday fragrance for any age.

Based on EDT concentration. Fragonard Etoile opens with an aromatic and invigorating lime, underscored by the slight piquancy of fresh ginger. It then soon settles into a silky concoction of fresh red apple and various white flowers, with slightly sharp cedar, sheer amber and musk providing a solid base. The apple and flowers here don't smell photorealistic, but they smell quite natural and pleasant, devoid of artificial sugariness. The apple and white flowers in Etoile actually mesh pretty well and surprisingly suave, sometimes I even think of peach. The sillage is soft and the longevity is around 8 hours. Etoile is a solid fruity floral, natural smelling and relatively affordable. For casual daily use or for a carefree outing, you almost can't go wrong with Etoile.

My dentist and I, we share love for Fragonard. Quality at this price range, what is not to like? Well, she wears Étoile as everyday freshie. I smell the resemblence to Light Blue, but as a more natural and higher quality version. Light Blue has a slight chemical aftertaste like aspartame in diet sodas. With IFRA (such a bad word!) restrictions and general greed in designer world of fragrance, that aftertaste is more present every day. Étoile is wasted on my skin, I never get that juicy apple with a hint of ginger and creamy white flowers, that smell more like magnolia in full bloom to me. I get that on paper straps or clothes. I truly love it, it's gorgeous. Maybe edp or perfume concentration would behave better on me.

Etoile is a very clean, fresh scent. To me, it almost smells like a citrus-scented laundry detergent in a good way. Eventually, the lemon-apple combo in the beginning fades to gentle white florals. With how light and airy this fragrance is, it lasts a long time though that may be just because I have it in the parfum concentration. Very happy smell, perfect for hot summer days when you need something refreshing.