Jacques Fath Expression
How it smells
It smells mostly woody and honey. Aldehydes and mandarin orange at the top, honey and galbanum in the middle and beeswax and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 1977
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Expression 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
Jacques Fath Expression in detail
Expression is made by Jacques Fath.
Who will like Expression
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by honey and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and honey smells and notes like honey and beeswax. Less obvious notes include green notes, carnation and ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 4.32 out of 5.
How long Expression stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like beeswax and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Jacques Fath perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Curacao Bay unisex, Ellipse and Irissime Noir.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Ungaro Diva but less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Expression dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Ungaro Diva (13 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (10 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (10 shared notes) and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Kouros starts from €39.
More questions
When did Expression come out?
It came out in 1977.
Can men wear Expression?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.