Fragonard Perfume House

A few years back, my brother went to France and ended up at the Fragonard perfumery. He purchased a bottle of Beau Gosse and gave it to my Dad. I have borrowed it to try and find it very pleasing.

On doing a little research here and there, I notice that Fragonard's men fragrances aren't reviewed or widely used.

There are hardly any reviews or comments. It seems that they are a repected Perfume House and an old one at that.

I like the Beau Gosse. It has citrusy top notes and remains light thoughout the middle. The drydown is definately musky.

I think it will be good for summer, but not limited to it.

Anyone else have experience with Fragonard?

It doesn't seem to be widely available over here. I don't recall ever seeing it in a store, even those that specialize in either shaving products or perfumes. That's probably why we don't here more about it.

Although I just googled it, and see that Enchante in Austin carries three Fragonard EdT's in their online store - Cerisier en Fleurs, Eau de Garrigue, and Fleurs D'Oranger, and each is a 100ml bottle for $38.00. They may have these and/or others in their M&M store. Maybe someone from Austin will chime in?

I've never seen it in a store, but then I haven't the stores to look in.
If Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart or Winners doesn't sell it, then I have to order it.

I do know that there are a few online places that sell it. Mostly the types of places that sell items from the Provence region of France.

It looks to me like their womens fragrances are more popular than the mens.

I had picked up a bottle of their Concerto EdT and ASB several years back when I was in France. It got lost in a move long before I'd developed any sort of palette for fragrances, so I can't really compare it to anything. However, it was a very nice, pleasing scent that seemed to be good value for the money.

In truth, I can't remember much of anything detailed or that's worthwhile to you, but I do remember I liked it quite a lot! It was the only fragrance I had, so it was my go-to by necessity, but I always enjoyed wearing it.

It is a respected fragrance house whose most memorable fragrance is Zizane, the epitome of a powder scent. It was quite popular in the 50s and 60s, but is no longer made...

I reviewed their Santal a couple of years ago. Here's what I wrote:


You've been looking forward to tonight for weeks. Things have been hectic at work, and you've been worried that she doesn't understand why you're always so busy. Tonight you'll make things up to her. A table for two at that restaurant that everyone is talking about. A bottle of fine champagne. And that gift wrapped box in your pocket. She looks beautiful in the candlelight and...

You notice that someone is watching you from the bar. You and her. Tall, powerful, handsome. Dark wavy hair to his shoulders, his white shirt unbuttoned to his chest. He's smoking one Camel filterless after another, lighting them with matches that he strikes on his...long fingernails? You can feel fear welling up in your throat as, in the dim candlelight, he seems to be getting bigger and hairier as he glares at you both. Did he have a beard a few minutes ago? He tosses off another double bourbon, splashes some Hoyt's cologne on his muzzle and slides off his chair. He's coming your way, loping, his lips curled back in what might pass for a grin. Is he growling? A wave of something hits you like heat out of an oven...

That, my friends, is Fragonard Santal. Opens with a blast of civet, neroli and a sharp, ashy tobacco. If you can hang on for the ride, it dries down to a warm musky sandalwood. And it's harder to get rid of than than the blood on Lady Macbeth's hands. It's not for everybody, but I'd rather have it with me than against me.