Princesse Marina De Bourbon A La Francaise
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant and galbanum. The heart brings amber and grapefruit. On the skin it settles into cashmirwood and galbanum. Overall it smells woody and earthy.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
A La Francaise 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
Princesse Marina De Bourbon A La Francaise in detail
A La Francaise is made by Princesse Marina De Bourbon.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
The style of A La Francaise
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by earthy and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and earthy smells and notes like amber and cashmirwood. Less obvious notes include green notes, green accord and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
When in the day to wear A La Francaise
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Beaufort London Fathom V.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Diptyque Kyoto unisex.
Other Princesse Marina De Bourbon perfumes
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Reverence, Mon Bouquet and L'Or de Marina.
If you like A La Francaise, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Dior Miss Dior Original Extrait de Parfum (9 shared notes), Ulric De Varens Varensia (6 shared notes), Beaufort London Fathom V (6 shared notes) and Diptyque Kyoto unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
More questions
How long does A La Francaise last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did A La Francaise come out?
It came out in 1998.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.