64%
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4.0/5
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description

The coveted jewel in the crown of Piguet’s glittering collection, 1948 game-changer Fracas, is a long-time trendsetter. At the time, legendary perfumer, Germaine Cellier, sought to create a scent that would make its wearer feel like a bombshell; one that would leave an unsettling effect on everyone that encountered it. With unmistakable and unrivaled opulent tuberose and jasmine accords, this lush and creamy concoction clings to a woman’s skin and warms with her unique chemistry. Unlike many traditional white florals, Fracas is dark and luscious. Rich accents of sandalwood and delicate musk enhance the brilliance and complexity. Its legacy and unrivaled artistry has earned Fracas a proud position in the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame. Top: Bergamot, Mandarin. Mid: Jasmine, Tuberose, Gardenia. Base: Musk, Sandalwood.

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2.0
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14 years ago

I thought I'd try this since I found it on Ebay for half price- $45. I must admit that I don't particularly like it and neither does my DH. I'll probably pass it on to a co-worker since I did...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown



3.0
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14 years ago

Eh. Why do I feel so blah about this? It's a very pretty, feminine white floral, very classic and pure. It's nice, but I just can't get that excited about it somehow. I prefer Monyette Paris for a...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

Extreme caution must be used when attempting to wear Fracas. Overdo it and Fracas will wear you. It will flatten all in its path with its mega-tuberose bouquet. On the other hand, a few...

About reviewer (572 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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14 years ago

I sprayed this on at Sephora 1 day to see what the fuss was about. It smelt old ladyish at first and very VERY strong but dried down to a standable flowery smell after a while. It lasted a few...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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14 years ago

I'm sitting here with a tester sprayed on my arm (so I can't comment on overall price or bottle). I smell, very vaguely, the garden flowers everyone is talking about but the most predominant note,...

About reviewer (154 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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14 years ago

This is similar to the hated Kai with that loud cheap synthetic gardenia note that could be used in surgery as an anesthetic, the way it clobbers you over the head and knocks you out. It is ether,...

About reviewer (158 reviews)

Age

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

When I was younger, I was obsessed with candles. I had one that I would light, leave the room for a bit, and after an hour or so of this particular candle burning, would come back and enjoy. It...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Fracas has been described as a histrionic attention whore, the tuberose to end all tuberoses, the perfume you’d never bring home to Mom. I have to say that my own mother, however, is rather demure,...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This is a warm, heavy, gorgeous elegant tuberose. Unbelievably gorgeous and elegant. I can see this being a daily perfume for me in a few years. Just gorgeous.

About reviewer (276 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


2.0
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14 years ago

I tried a sample and was not impressed. Overpowering at the beginning, it turns into an inoffensive generic fragrance after a few hours. Very expensive.

About reviewer (348 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

Go read marchesa's review from 03/23/2010, for she has nailed it. :) I also love these amazing old grande dame fragrances -- I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets tired of the new guard of...

About reviewer (320 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

I love Fracas! To be a classic scent, it smells very modern to me. I can't see anyone ever referring to this as an "old lady scent." It's said to have been one of Marilyn Monroe's favorites (along...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

Wow, what a powerhouse! I love these old time fragrances -- they were definitely built to last. I wore this dancing one night -- just a spray or two, is all you need with this one -- and when I...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I *love* this perfume because my body chemistry so limits what I can wear. Of perfumes still available, the only other one that smells good on me is Chanel #5. Sadly, my husband doesn't like Fracas...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Definitely agree with the Queen Bee fragrance comment! :-) Not my scent but I admire the creamy richness of the composition. Be prepared for lots of ATTENTION if you go this route. People love...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This has been my signature fragrance for years. I think you either love it or hate it. I think fragrances do not work the same on all of us due to body chemistry. For myself I use the shower gel,...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

The Queen Bee of fragrances, Fracas is my absolute all-time favourite; my desert-island perfume. Wear Fracas when you want to make an ENTRANCE, all capital letters present and correct. ...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this fragrance! For me it is a very lovely, creamy gardenia scent, but it is not a fragrance for the woman that doesn't like gardenia or tuberose. It is a bit expensive, and I have to...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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14 years ago

This a beautiful, well-crafted fragrance. The only reason why I’m giving it four lippies and not five is that there are about other tuberose scents that I love even more: American Beauty Beloved...

About reviewer (135 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesOther


4.0
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14 years ago

Fracas has a very clean, just got out f the shower kind of scent. I personally find it more a summer fragrance but it can definitely be worn all year round! I enjoy Fracas and have received many...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel