Eau de Passion Men

This fragrance is a standout in the “fresh, soapy, green, and quietly elegant” lane, and it honestly feels like one of the better clones made for fans of that classic profile. The opening leans in immediately with a crisp, cooling burst: peppermint and bergamot, then brightens further with Amalfi lemon, pineapple, and mandarin orange. It reads clean and invigorating rather than sweet—like a polished shirt out of a hot shower—while still giving you that lively, aromatic lift. As it settles, the middle notes keep the same polished direction but add softness and structure. Geranium and lavender bring a floral refinement, sage adds a savory-herbal edge, vetiver contributes a dry, earthy backbone, and clove gives a subtle spicy nuance that keeps it from feeling flat or purely “fresh.” The blend creates a balance that feels mature and wearable, not loud. The base is where the fragrance becomes especially satisfying for long wear. Musk, oakmoss, and amber create that familiar classic “skin + clean woods” effect—slightly mossy, gently warm, and smooth on the dry-down. It’s the kind of finish that makes you want to get closer for another whiff, because it never turns sour or synthetic. In terms of comparison, you’re right on the money: it’s very similar to Chanel Platinum Egoiste, and for someone who already owns the original, it can feel almost redundant. The vibe is so aligned that only a very small percentage of people (if any) would realistically spot the difference in everyday use. Even after trying other fragrances that are meant to match the same style, this one remains in a class of its own. Overall, it’s a fresh, soapy green floral with excellent classic character—very contemporary in performance and presentation, even if the inspiration clearly comes from an older, more refined generation of men’s scents. If you love Platinum Egoiste for its clean aromatic signature, this is the kind of bottle that makes sense to own, and it likely removes the need to chase alternatives.

Chanel Egoiste Platinum has a special place in my heart and will always be one of those fragrances that will have a place on my shelf. It was 1997 and growing up my mom started to get me perfumes as gifts. Chanel Egoiste Platinum has been one of those frags, and since then, I always had a bottle. Still today I own those old bottles. So when I heard that out there there's a very good clone by Franck Olivier, I just had to try it and man, I'm impressed. After the initial burst of alcohol, the Egoiste Platinum vibe kicks in, and is good, really really good. Is not rich and deep as the original, maybe we can say a bit " watered down ", a bit sweeter, and not so much metallic as the original one ( which for some is a good thing ), but the similarity is insanely close at a fraction of the price. If compared with the actual batches of Egoiste, I would say that this projects more and overall performance is longer. It's quite close to the old versions with 4 solid hours of projection, even more. To the casual wearer, if you tell him/her this is a Chanel, they would believe you, they would not spot the difference. So this has been an amazing surprise, an incredible alternative for when I feel to wear Egoiste without the need to use the original which is clearly, a lot more expensive. This has been hands down my best discovery of 2020, and any P.E. lovers should at least give it a try. 20€ for a 100ml ?!!? Steal. Need a backup bottle ASAP.

I bought this maybe a week ago. Sprayed it on my wrist - a pleasant fresh, green, clean, masculine opening. But within seconds became a skin scent and was completely gone in just a few minutes. Needless to say I was very disappointed. I expected it to maybe smell cheap but at least have some lasting power. So I put it on a shelf for a few days. Yesterday I decided to give it another go. After the shower I sprayed my neck three times and both of my arms two times. I sort of expected it to disappear again but I was amazed instead. Immediately I was surrounded with clean and tart masculine freshness, slightly spicy and herbaceous. Very pleasant, very old school. And this time the lasting power was there - I could get amazing whiffs of this fragrance during the whole evening up until I went to bed (and it was late - 2 am or so). And first thing in the morning I smelled my arm and it is still there and still amazing. Sorry for the cumbersome review - I just woke up and decided to share my thoughts immediately. This is a great fragrance, highly recommended to at least try if you're a fan of platinum egoiste. It may be not as rich and succulent, not as loud in the opening but it is very affordable and it does it's job. I can't believe I bought it on sale for just 12 bucks. I wish they had 200 ml bottles of this cause I want to bathe in it now. Definitely stocking up on this.

I'm turning into a clone hunter. Okay, my first experience with Franck Olivier and it's very very very impressive. Note that Chanel's Platinum Egoiste (PE) shouldn't be hard to copy; it's a fresh, metallic, slightly woody, floral barbershop fragrance for the 90s. Finding a similar fragrance was important for me because even though PE is one of my all time favourites, the EdT spray is too strong and leaves me congested (similar to Bleu EdT). The woods in this fragrance are mute, that would be the major difference between Franck's EdP and Chanel's PE; I miss Chanel's more resiny woody notes. I tried Eau de Passion and on paper, I thought it was slightly different. Aerosol lemony, aquatic and metallic upon spraying. On my skin, the scent is less harsh and no sinus trouble! Geranium is definitely there and so is Lavender. This stuff is great. I'm 5 hours in and projection is still good. This is not a loud fragrance, this is a classic fragrance. This is sporty, clean, and inviting. It is not sweet and I still love this scent as compared to other 'fresh' fragrances (e.g. AdG or Issey). In my books, this is a winner and definitely makes me curious about the other Franck Olivier frags. It can be worn out of the shower and can be dressed up or down in any season. Great fragrance!

I've waited for 2 hours+ after spraying this on to write this review! I 100% agree with the previous reviews, this fragrance is a Dead Ringer for Platinum Egoiste! I sacrificed a spray of my dwindling bottle P.E. to do a wrist comparison and I'll be damned I can't tell them apart! Curious thing, P.E. always gives me sneeze or two whenever I spray it on and did so again today, but Eau de Passion skipped right over that part!I'm literally giddy, the smell of P.E. for under $20 AND FREE SHIPPING? I'd call myself a liar if I wasn't wearing it! This might be my all-time favorite blind buy! Thank You to all you folks who gave your honest impressions!I've already ordered a second bottle just before settling down to type this rave! And speaking of bottles the bottle this comes in is very nice indeed! What originally brought me here was that I was looking thru reviews of Oud Touch which also is heading my way, but I'm damn glad I read the reviews for Franck Olivier's other offerings! Franck Olivier Kudos, Well Done, Bravo and Hat Tips to you! I 100% approve of and recommend this fragrance! Sorry about all the gushing!