How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and anis. Amalfi lemon and tangerine at the top, star anise and spices in the middle and musk and patchouli at the base.
- Came out
- 1994
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Fraiche Badiane 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
A closer look at Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Fraiche Badiane EDP
Fraiche Badiane EDP comes from Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by anis and soft spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and anis smells and notes like star anise and musk. Less obvious notes include basil. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Best season for Fraiche Badiane
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
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How long Fraiche Badiane stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Xerjoff Xj Renaissance and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Fraiche Badiane, try these
Similar picks to try: Xerjoff Xj Renaissance (4 shared notes), Azzaro (4 shared notes), Hermès d'Orange Vert Concentre (4 shared notes) and Givenchy Eau Demoiselle De Givenchy (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Fraiche Badiane come out?
It came out in 1994.
Can women wear Fraiche Badiane?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.