Fragonard
Fragonard
92 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Bergamot and galbanum collide in a burst of green-tinted citrus that's almost vegetal, immediately tempered by mandarin's softer sweetness and petitgrain's herbaceous refinement. Within moments, the composition finds its footing—fresh and luminous rather than zesty or aggressive.
The florals bloom without overwhelming, with orange blossom and jasmine creating a semi-transparent floral veil that maintains the greenness from the opening. The hyacinth and honeysuckle add subtle sweetness and a powdery quality that prevents the heart from feeling thin, whilst lily anchors everything with mild soapiness. This phase feels genuinely pleasant rather than remarkable.
Musk, woods, and amber emerge as the florals recede, the composition pivoting towards something softer and increasingly skin-scent intimate. The woody notes provide definition without roughness, whilst amber contributes warmth that ties everything together—a graceful, understated conclusion that doesn't substantially alter the fragrance's fundamental character.
Fragonard de Fragonard occupies that rare territory where classical floristry meets contemporary freshness—a fragrance that refuses to whisper. The opening assault of bergamot and galbanum creates an almost green-tinged brightness, the kind of citrus that feels slightly herbaceous rather than purely juicy. Yet this isn't some austere chypre; mandarin orange and petitgrain soften those sharper edges into something considerably more approachable, establishing a fresh accord that feels genuinely alive rather than soapy.
What distinguishes this scent is the restraint shown in its floral heart. Rather than collapsing into the saccharine embrace of a traditional floral bouquet, the lily, orange blossom, jasmine, hyacinth, and honeysuckle operate with surprising discipline—each occupying distinct territory rather than blending into an indistinguishable bloom. The orange blossom particularly shines here, its slightly bitter undertones preventing the composition from becoming powdery or cloying. That 76% green accord keeps everything tethered to something verdant and alive, preventing the florals from becoming dessicated or museum-piece pristine.
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