Fragonard

I bought a 37ml bottle of this scent in eau de parfum format when we first visited the South of France a number of years ago, and was instantly hooked. Gradually it’s become my key scent, overtaking Chanel 5 which I think I'd perhaps overused for a time. The original and the best of all Fragonard fragrances, the perfume house’s signature EDP is a clever piece of chemistry, in that it presents itself as a simple floral, but I think there is far more going on here than meets the eye. Despite the initial floral blast, this is no "youthful, girly" fragrance, gone in a flash. It needs to be worn by someone who appreciates the journey. The scent comes out strong and kicking, enveloping the body with an incredible headrush of sparkly honeysuckle and jasmine, ably supported by deeper tones of heavy white lilac; the first notes of which are reminiscent of En Passant by Fredric Malle, which I also adore but which sadly disappears off my skin in less than a couple of hours. Eventually those delicious warm, lingering amber base notes come through. The combination of this and the lilac hugs the skin all milky-musky and piquant, strongly reminiscent of the head of a sleeping new-born baby - there is just no other way of describing it! This is the stage I love the most, it is both delicious and addictive. Be warned - the EDP is a deception. Don’t spray around other people, unless you want them all to be wearing your scent - it will be distinctly noticeable from a good distance away for a very long time. And despite its strong initially standardised florals; the smooth evolution into new and equally powerful heart and base notes, and its sheer scent longevity (7-8 hours +) makes it so much more than a one or two note teenage romance. Fragonard is a very sophisticated scent, when seen through to the end. I buy a new bottle of EDP direct from the factory in Eze at least once a year. Try the EDT (which M&S stocks) if you are only after the initial floral hit. But if you want pick up those marvellous milky, musky base notes, don’t go with anything less than the EDP. It's worth the extra effort for this reason alone. A traditional smelling classic in the realms of Channel 5, and currently my everyday go-to perfume.

Fragonard stands alone,on a stong foundation! To my nose, Fragonard is much better than Fidji! Of course this is a warm and feminine floral that is perfectly sweet-not too much-and each note is perfect to my nose, but lily doesn't stick out (upstaged by jasmine and honeysuckle). I can picture this on some breathtakingly beautiful woman who doesn't wear much makeup, if any, nor does she dress flashy or sexy in a modern way. Reminds me of the beautiful long dresses women in Italy wear during the summer-sleek, modest yet very pretty (while many of the long dresses here in America are mostly frumpy and dull, and the familiar sillage of the modest but sophisticated is much colder....) Fidji is much more dry and Oriental-like, and I can smell the patchouli throughout-but this is pure flowers-stunning, and would be "intoxicating" were it too much. Fragonard's namesake is svelte--unmatched traditional perfume rather than commercial or niche. May Fragonard never change this formula! I feel beautiful, even sexy but ageless-neither above or beneath my years-wearing Fragonard.I could see myself wearing this wonder for years to come.

This was my first Fragonard and remains one of my all-time favorite perfumes. There is something intoxicating about this scent. It's best for spring or fall, and is suitable for day or evening wear. When I first purchased it I got the edt in a glass bottle, and for some reason I think I preferred that over what I have now, which is the parfum. I think it might be the aluminum flacon that I dislike; when you sniff the bottle there is a strong metallic scent that I find distracting. Nevertheless, it's a gorgeous, heady fragrance, and the one responsible for beginning my obsession with perfumes! Update: I still love this one, mostly out of sentimentality, but it has to be said that it disappears from my skin within half an hour. To have any staying power at all, you need to spray it quite liberally onto clothing. And the metallic note I mentioned isn’t due to the metal flacon, it’s present in the newer glass bottle of edt I purchased more recently. Whatever the note is, it’s also in Anais Anais.

A fragrance laced with grace, romance and understated luxury, a timeless aura of comfort and assurance for any time of the day or year. As a souvenur of a recent trip, I got the ever popular 10-piece discovery kit from Fragonard (along with Ile d'Amour and Coeur de Soleil). So I got to test the original perfume along with many other fabulous ones. It is decidedly white floral, starts off fresh, aldehydic and a bit bitter green (like crushed flower stems), but soon mellows out into a creamy musky haze, evoking all sorts of comforting things - a bubble bath with the thickest of white soap foam, the rich smell of a handcream, a sip of lemonade under a jasmine bush. It is well balanced and lasts long, with hyacinth, honeysuckle and lilly being the most prominent on me. The Fragonard signature fragrance is fresh but substantial, very versatile, a bit retro and very, very pleasing. An extra spray gets you a statement fragrance. Similar to the old Nature by Ives Rocher and just a bit to Anais Anais.

I have been admiring FRAGONARD, a high quality beautiful bouquet of white flowers, all day. What a joy to breath in fresh, genuine floral essences. Just say "no" to sour, stale, ersatz, synthetic chemical soup! This wonderful edt transports me back to the South of France: Nice, Eze, and above all Grasse, where I made a pilgrimage a few years ago. Fields of flowers abound at every turn, and there are plenty of people around who genuinely care about the *art* of perfume. Everyone who loves perfume needs to visit Grasse--and not just virtually, through the sinister film "Perfume: Story of a Murderer"... FRAGONARD is a truly scrumptious floral: I can dive into this bouquet and be happy for hours. The edt has good staying power and the drydown remains gently and tenderly floral. Honeysuckle and neroli are especially noteworthy to my nose. Although I generally steer clear of supersize bottles of fragrance, in this case, I am happy that I purchased the 200ml bottle--more to love and share!!!

I rarely change my mind about a perfume after trying it. I received a towelette sample with an order I placed with Fragonard in October. I immediately tried it on a day I wasn’t feeling that well. That was a big mistake! The headache I had got worse. Fast forward to January. I received another sample with their new catalog. I ignored it for two reasons. The first reason was was because my initial experience of it was negative. The second reason was because I was inundated with samples when I received this again because of a generous sample swap plus a few samples from a purchase I had made. I finally tried Fragonard again this February morning. The combination of feeling healthy and well, the cold weather and the fact that the towelette was no longer as juicy made me change my mind. This is a lovely fragrance that needs a light hand and cooler weather. It’s now actually on my want list. I see other reviews echo what I’m saying. It’s lovely as long as you only spray once or twice!

Beautiful. Just beautiful. First off, the most wonderful jasmine and lily. One of the best white florals I’ve ever smelled, with obviously very fine ingredients. The honeysuckle note is very well done - and the lily doesn’t smell off to me at all; it all smells like a bouquet, very fresh, very real, with that touch of green from the stems. I’ve adored this scent from first sniff and also applaud the golden canisters which I much prefer to glass bottles, keeping the scent cool and away from light (I wish Rive Gauche still came in canisters!). I’m not an Anais Anais fan but this, I love. I can’t work that out! But I’ll be buying this as long as they make it. A few hours after application it becomes a wafty but persistent jasmine, no heavy musks or spices underpinning it, but you can still smell it next morning... Recommended - 10/10

Yes, what everyone has already said! Absolutely classy French floral in every single divine and whimsical way! A softer and far more romantically inclined version of Anais Anais to my nose, and lyrically different in the composition of its bouquet. I just bought a pick n mix of samples from a local trading site and to my utter delight, there was an untouched 5ml bottle of this beauty in amongst the treasures! Oh happy day! PS For some reason, this scent sends me on a trip back to the day when I first smelt L'Air d'Temps. Something about both perfumes' intrinsically French essence, I think, that detail to the blend without sacrificing any quality of ingredients - and also not overdoing it. Knowing when to leave it alone and let it sing its own unique song. Utterly beautiful.

Fragonard brings to mind several classic floral scents I own or used to own: Joy, Fidji, Anais Anais ... probably others, too. Which is not to say it smells just like any of them. It is not a knock-off, and I mention those scents only as a reference point. I have the Parfum concentration and it is fabulous. Two tiny squirts provide longevity and sillage that lasts all day, 12 hours or more. I save this one for days that I'm certain I will only want to wear one scent for the entire day. I'm six hours in and the florals are still going strong. I don't detect bergamot at all and the base note of amber has yet to make its appearance. Must love classic French-style perfumes, must love florals. Love both? Fragonard is perfect for you.

Okay, well, don't anyone go inventing any more perfumes on my behalf, will you! I do believe I may have found my forever 'fume for the next - I don't know - maybe the next decade of my life. It's a real beauty. It goes on a little loud - which seems to me to be pretty standard behaviour for Fragonard - but let it settle down a bit and it's bewitchingly lovely, the lily and clean jasmine dominant on me. What strikes me: totally floralicious; a bit soapy shower clean; and at the same time, also ethereally lovely. A very feminine fragrance for anyone from a girl with long shiny hair, to a young mother of little children, to a woman of any age with a kind and gentle heart. Just lovely!

First impressions: (sample dabber) PLEASE NOTE: I got this from my mom she sent it to me, and it’s been years since she’s had this so if the notes are reformulated I wouldn’t know. Nor would I know if the notes went off/expired or not. If you love soapy white florals maybe with a 70’s vintage vibe you’ll really in for a treat. If not you’ll hate this perfume and will find it too classic or the term colloquially called grandma. I for one love a white floral, but that’s because it reminds me of my mom. This perfume remind my of Floris Paris Stephanotis. Second best one imo!

The scent has got to be one of the best floral perfumes I have ever smelled--to my nose, a perfectly balanced blend of sweet honeysuckle and jasmine on a sensual base of clean musk and amber. It is an extremely feminine white floral that exudes timeless elegance, both innocent and sexy at the exact same time. It has easily become one of my favorites of all time. (Review based on parfum concentration) Notes from Fragonard: Top - bergamot, mandarin, petitgrain, galbanum Heart - hyacinth, lily, honeysuckle, jasmine Base - woods, amber, musk

I am so happy that I found Fragonard, it is an ultra feminine, sweet, voluptuos floral, a little soapy, but in a good way. Yes it is quite reminiscent of Anais Anais, but somehow Fragonard smells more 'Natural' to me, and is without the screechy harsh notes which I have found to be present in AA. I have the EDT version, but would like to invest in the EDP concentrate as the EDT lasts only a couple of hours. I wore it today, and received two compliments on how nice I smelled.

A true classic! One of my favourites for springtime . Smells as if you have been bathing in a bouquet of blossoms, so feminine so fragrant, truly timeless. I notice a strong hyacinth scent with this perfume which i love, there is definitely a creaminess to the florals present. Excellent longevity, can smell it next day Certainly not to everyones taste as it can be quite overpowering if too much is worn, but it sits really nicely on my skin. Ridiculously good value as an edt

I just have to disagree with Jale about Fragonard being a copy of Fidji. Fidji is beautiful (I don't have it but a friend of mine has it as her signature and I envy her) however it was created in 1966, whereas Fragonard has been going since 1926, at least the originals and my understanding is that this is the original.. though I could be wrong. Maybe not quite as lovely as Fidgi but to me quite different, softer maybe.

A very rich bride bouquet. It ́s flowers in their pristine state, pure and clear at the beginning. Later I can feel a light citric note, and the warm tones of amber, but the flowers - honeysuckle in particular - never leave the front. The sillage is very good, the longevity in me, on a hot day, about 5 hours. It ́s been one of my favorites for years and always will be.

If you miss the discontinued Jo Malone Honeysuckle & Jasmine, or lament about Yves Rocher Chèvrefeuille’s longevity than you will love this one. They are almost identical. Cheaper than the Jo Malone, more complex and longer lasting than the YR. I would also recommend it to all 1970’s green floral lovers. Think Christalle, Diorella, Lauren, Anaïs Anaïs... Really lovely!

I have an 80's bottle. This is very much an aldehydic floral very reminiscent of Chanel No 5 but not as dark. I don't smell anything like Cacharel's Anais Anais, which isn't aldehydic. Anais Anais, Fidji, Le Jardin are similar though.

Beautiful! The closest thing to the scent of my favourite flowers of all time, white November lilies, as we call them here in Oz. A blessed perfume during the rest of the year when I can't get the real thing!

Parfam concentration is an important for FF lovers, I'm wearing it now and it is great. I'm a n5 wearer and this is a REAL jasmine bouquet theme, unlike n5 which hides jasmine note cleverly.