Menthe Fraiche

Scent wise top notch, easily the best green tea note I have smelt to date and I've smelled and bought a few, I love tea in frags in both black and green variants. The mint top notes plus citrus are really really good too. The tea and citrus does stick around longer than the mint (and gives a nice Rhubarb vibe with the faded mint on top) and is great but unfortunately not long lasting at all, about 1hr good projection and then a few hours in skin scent territory. Guerlain Herba Fresca is somewhat close to it testing side by side and although the Heeley does smell a little cleaner and its citrus is more natural and a little sweeter I would much rather buy Herba Fresca given it is 1/3 of the price. You can top up a spray when it starts to fade and it still would be less overall cost by a large chunk. HF's mint also stays around for it's entire wearing but is more grass and mint to the simple fresh natural mint of the Heeley if that is what you are after. That Rhubarb and Green Tea vibe in the Heeley dry down is pretty special though so if cost is no option I wouldn't hesitate to grab it. As a side note Amouage Beach Hut has an excellent natural mint smell to it, but it strong and quite linear. If you want to have that smell projecting heavy for a long time that is one to go for (it was too much and too literal for me). edit: I ended up getting a FB of Menthe Fraiche in a small sale, its just too damn good a scent to pass up.

Best mint scent ever! Nice watery green spearmint with a hint of green tea in the background. Yes, there are some woods at the base and some florals far on the background, but green spearmint is the major note!!! This is spearmint done to perfection, I must have tried 10-12 different mint-themed fragrances and I can attest this is by far the best. The tricky part is to have a pronounced mint note but not to make it smell like toothpaste. Menthe Fraiche accomplishes just that: the mint is so real that it almost feels like you just bathed in Moroccan Mint iced tea :) Surprisingly good performance too (5-6 hours of active projection) with longevity going into 8-10 hours (skin scent at the end). By no means it is a beast in projection. This is not a very intense but rather light, uplifting and very inoffensive but noticeable, likable scent! Very refreshing and great hot weather alternative to citrus based freshes. If you like what I am describing, this fragrance is a safe blind buy! It is worth every penny and no other scent is even close if you look at the list what it is compared to, none of them is remotely near Menthe-Fraiche!!!.

I'd heard about this fragrance a long time ago but I never had a chance to try it because Heeley does not have any sales point here in Brazil as far as I know. After receiving a 2ml samble finally I could try it and confirm what some of my friends used to say about this wonderful perfume. Some say that this perfume smells like smint toothpaste or mint gum what for me is absolutely ridiculous because this perfumes smells MINT, a very good and soft mint by the way. I think this is a very unique scent, worthy of consideration by people who really like simple, fresh fragrances and don't mind mint/sweetness. Projection/longevity are lacking, but you can always wear more, or put unscented lotion on your skin right before spraying. But for what it's lacking in those areas, it definitely makes up for in quality of scent. This is unbelievable, and definitely without a doubt will be my #1 summer daily-wear scent as soon as I have a chance to buy it. Fabulous and refreshing!!! Perfect perfume for Summer!!!

I'm going crazy over this! This scent is fabulous and so addictive. Not kitschy nor old-fashion, very unisex, fresh, clean, uplifting. Real work of art. Nostalgia in a bottle. Reminds me a tiny bit of a room mist scent. After 30 mins, mint transforms into green tea and green citrus. This is considered unisex but I would call it genderless. It doesn't smell flowery feminine nor woody masculine; not a single note in here is characteristic of women's or men's scents. Longevity is rather short, after an hour/hour and a half it barely smells on my wrist or clothes. The quality of the scent is so good that it doesn't even bother me to spray some more in the afternoon. According to other reviews I thought this would be more mentholy and "cold"-smelling, but the tea and citrus notes make it smell yellow-green, not mint/darker green scent. I give this a good 8/10, -1 for its longevity and -1 for the tea note that kind of steals the show after a while: the mint note deserved a longer life.

James Heeley makes elegant, subtle perfumes - Menthe Fraiche is no exception. This is undoubtedly the most natural and authentic mint fragrance on the market, but it seems that maintaining that authenticity comes at a cost: longevity and projection are minimal. I'm lucky if I get 2-3 hours out of this one. This fragrance, to me, is almost a perfect olfactory representation of mint tea on ice. It is both chilly (the menthol effect inherent in mint) and green (like dewy grass or fresh green tea leaves). Like others in the Heeley line (Sel Marin, Iris de Nuit, etc), it clearly prizes subtlety above all other virtues. If you are inclined to seek out fragrances that whisper rather than shout, you really should explore the Heeley line. I really like his fragrances, but none are truly must-own. They're just a bit too quiet. Also, they were more reasonably priced prior to the 2011-12 price increases.

A glass of frozen mojito: realistic fresh mint with lime juice and a hint of alcohol. I think Menthe Fraiche performs better in hot weather (above 26°C). It's like a gust of breeze that can lower the temperature. All the ingredients smell more natural and well-blended. However, when I wore it during cold weather, the scent turned synthetic and pungent. I am a great lover of minty fragrances. For me, this is the best mint scent I've ever encountered. It doesn't remind me of toothpaste, mouthwash, or peppermint drops. It seems that many people compare this with Herba Fresca by Guerlain or You Or Someone Like You. In my opinion, Herba Fresca contains more floral and musk during the dry down. The longevity is much weaker than Menthe Fraiche. You Or Someone Like You is less citrusy than Menthe Fraiche, with the green note primarily provided by anise.

The most straightforward mint-dominant perfume. A photorealistic mint! It really smells like taking a mint leaf, slapping it with your hands, and smelling your palm. Mint-dominant aromatic green frags are usually associated with the warmer seasons but I find the depth and spice of Menthe Fraiche to transition it well into the winter days. The spicy and clearing-of-the-nostrils factor of the mint dies down quickly to leave a soothing and relaxing aroma like a eucalyptus room spray or candle. This is a big love for me. p.s. I find this to be similar, yet much more superior to Herba Fresca from Guerlain. Herba Fresca quickly turns sour and rubbery on my skin and doesn't project, but Menthe Fraiche does smell similar on the skin to the blotter and projects big.

I had gotten in on a split of this juice and it wasn't what the hype says. This is a good mint fragrance but other than that it lacks projection and longevity. I had to use between 7-10 sprays just to get longer than a couple of hours. I enjoy another scent that lacks longevity called D&G The One but I don't feel bad picking that up for $50 compared to this being $185. I much prefer Geranium Pour Monsiuer to this. Smells better and lasts about 6-7 hours on skin. My rating for this would be a 6/10. I think it is blended well but at the end of the day, buy Roadster or Le Male to get your minty jollies other than this. Better performance and it won't hurt your wallet like this will.

I find the reviews on this one quite interesting. I placed a luckyscent order and requested samples that feel calming. I listed mint as the only note I’m averse to and... they packed this. At first I was completely shocked they would pack a fragrance where mint REALLY acted as the dominant note, but I finally started to understand it. To me, this fragrance feels like sipping on mint tea (the expensive loose leaf kind) on a rainy day off. It has quickly turned into one of my most craved fragrances on gloomy days when I’m feeling homesick. Not sure if I’d wear it enough to justify purchasing a whole bottle, but I definitely feel that this converted me as a previous mint hater.

Menthe Fraiche by James Heeley is my go-to effortless chic scent because it is so universally pleasing to wear in all seasons and all occasions! This has an androgynous sex appeal and caters to both men and women with its fresh crushed spearmint, zesty bergamot, and spicy black pepper top notes. This dries down to a very refreshing minty green tea and soft cedar base. This fragrance is never overwhelming and people are constantly saying to me, “You smell so good! What is that!? I really like it!”. I sincerely hope that Mr. Heeley branches his fragrances out to create a body care line because I would love to have this scent as a body wash! Amazingly fresh!

Heeley Menthe Fraiche (2006) - mint tea - Creations by #jamesheeley are excellent perfumes in their simplicity, creativity and execution. A mint-forward execution, yet it doesn’t go into mouthwash territory retaining the herbal and crisp qualities of Mint. To compliment this fresh quality, he accentuates the greeness by adding Green Tea with a wonderful transition with a white floral accord, complimenting the natural floral nuances of Green tea. I get salinity, bitterness, sweetness and creaminess. The drydown retains the floral-tea quality on a cedar backbone. Very thoughtful in his execution with each transition complimenting the next. Excellent

Menthe Fraiche is a calming, natural-smelling mint. Just a touch of floral, tea and citrus steers it away from medicinal or toothpaste territory. Mint is definitely the star, and MF has elements of the whole mint plant - leaf, stem and a little hint of earth. Gorgeous, amazing blend. Wears like a true perfume, not a novelty scent. It's linear, simple and sheer, but still interesting and unique. It sits close but has good staying power, especially for a minty formula. On my skin the drydown skewed a little masculine and my husband ended up with most of my FB. It's his favorite warm weather pick and he always gets compliments on it.

The best mint fragrance you can buy. Menthe Fraiche is a cool, clean blast of pure spearmint over a base of light, white green tea. This is one of the most refreshing scents I own and something I look forward to wearing every spring. Projection is very good and I get pretty good longevity from it as well, about 8 hours. Just think refreshing, clean, semi-sweet natural spearmint, crisp and cooling and you'll have a good idea of Menthe Fraiche. If you're in the market for a mint fragrance, look no further. Best for casual daily wear in the warmer months. Thumbs up and recommended as a blind buy.

I understand why some may not like this scent and associate it to mouthwash, toothpaste or room freshener, but I absolutely like it. It's a wonderful fresh mint tea scent! After first spray, the strong crushed mint hits me, then it mellows to a mint green tea scent with hints of citrus and a bit of florals. Unisex, and is perfect for the hot, humid summer weather of a tropical country. Sometimes I spray it in the room just to get a "pick-me up" or on my sheets to enjoy that cool, refreshing scent! I'll try Note de Yuzu next.

I'm in love with this perfume. It does kind of give toothpaste/aftershave at first but quickly shifts to a more subtle minty freshness (and who doesn't want to smell like they have great dental hygiene anyway). Once the mint is gone it becomes THE clean scent I had been looking for - all other clean perfumes I've tried smell like screechy chemicals to me, this on the other hand is a beautiful, "my skin just naturally smells delicious" scent. Really got me feeling fresh even after sweating in tropical heat all day.

Smells amazing but the projection and longevity are so so sooooo disappointing. Such a fresh, calming scent that reminds me of walking near the water on a cloudless day with high sun, moderate heat, and a strong breeze - the kind that almost totally negates the heat. Pro tip to improve longevity and overall complexity: layer with Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme and Molecule 02. You're welcome.

Phenomenal natural mint over tea. The woody base just enough to make this a perfume rather than breath freshener. The bergamot opening lasts a while also helping turn this into a perfume experience rather than just natural oil. Infact it kinda reminds me of a stronger mint version of Acqua Di Parma Colonia Club. Great staying power and projection for a scent of this type.

This is a very fresh minty, green tea scent with some sort of white musk underneath it all. Lasts much longer than you'd think. Some days I got 4 hours out of it and some days I could still smell it close to the skin after 6 hours or more. I have never smelled anything like it before or after. Didn't love it enough to spring for the full bottle but the sample was fun.

A very nice mint, this is indeed like a more herbaceous and less citric cousin to Guerlain's Herba Fresca. It's very "leafy" in texture, a little bit powdery, it smells almost identical to crushing mint leaves in your hand. I love it, but probably like Geranium pour Monsieur the most as my favourite mint fragrance.

Beautiful citrus cologne with a twist of refreshing mint and something spicy, don't know what exactly!! Funny thing is, i smell lots of mandarine for the first 3 hours! Then the cologne starts to fade... I, too, wish it lasted longer. And for this money, i mind that it doesn't...