unisex
Nina Ricci
Farouche
Perfumer:Michel Hy
Main Accords
aromaticwhite floralaldehydicwarm spicygreenearthyfreshwoodyfloralmossy
Head Notes:Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach
Heart Notes:Carnation, Clary Sage, Geranium, Iris, Jasmine, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle, Rose, Cardamom
Lasting Impressions:Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood
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Overall Rating
4.2/5Based on 18 votes
Sillage
Moderate
IntimateModerateStrong
Longevity
8.1 hours
0 hr6 hr12 hr+
Behind the making
About this fragrance
Farouche by Nina Ricci Farouche by Nina Ricci is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Farouche was launched in 1973. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Hy. Top notes are Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach; middle notes are Carnation, Clary Sage, Geranium, Iris, Jasmine, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle, Rose and Cardamom; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.
Launch Year1973
ConcentrationEau de Parfum
PerfumerMichel Hy
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Farouche is a vintage fragrance that evokes nostalgia and is often associated with warmth and femininity. While many reviewers cherish its complex, evolving scent profile, others find its initial sharpness off-putting, leading to mixed feelings about its overall appeal.
What people love
Nostalgic and romantic, often evoking fond memories.Complex and evolving scent that becomes softer over time.Feminine and comforting with notes of floral, woody, and aldehydic elements.
Common Concerns
Sharp and aggressive opening that some find unpleasant.Can develop undesirable scents (e.g., urine) on certain skin types.Perceived as dated or "grandma-like" by some reviewers.
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