The smell in short
The first thing you smell is melon and orange. The heart brings cyclamen and rose. On the skin it settles into amber and moss. Overall it smells floral and citrus.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
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
About St Dupont A La Francaise EDP
A La Francaise EDP comes from St Dupont. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €29. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Givenchy Amarige and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume.
A La Francaise for work or 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.
More from St Dupont
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Is A La Francaise your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by citrus and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and citrus smells and notes like cyclamen and amber. Less obvious notes include lemon, lily-of-the-valley and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like A La Francaise
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Amarige (12 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (10 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (11 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did A La Francaise come out?
It came out in 2017.
Can men wear A La Francaise?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.