The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Sicilian bergamot and Italian lemon at the top, galbanum and mastic or lentisque in the middle and precious woods and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Francine notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Francesca dell'Oro Francine EDP in detail
Francesca dell'Oro is the house behind Francine EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lacoste lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like precious woods and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €130, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea but less than Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi.
Francesca dell'Oro perfumes worth knowing
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Vanille 08:00 unisex, Vanille 12:00 unisex and OneMore unisex.
Who will like Francine
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like galbanum and precious woods. Less obvious notes include citruses, basil and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.72 out of 5.
Will people notice Francine?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi.
Perfumes that smell like Francine
These perfumes have a close smell: Lacoste (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi (4 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes) and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste starts from €77.
Questions people ask
Is Francine good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Francine?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.