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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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4.0
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17 years ago

The notes in Fracas are amazing. My nose picks up the tuberose, gardenia, orange blossom, sandalwood. I find Fracas akin in "feel" to 24 Faubourg, Paris, and La Chasse. Classic, creamy, and...

About reviewer (1118 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel



4.0
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17 years ago

ps; Most men I know HATE this.

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

Fracas has to be the most lush and distinctive fragrance I've worn over the years. Never has it failed to elicit compliments galore. I love wearing it in the spring and summer, but because of its...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Today marks a first for me. I've officially grown up! I remember smelling Fracas on an Aunt when I was a mere child. I remember an embarrassing moment for my Mother-- when I cried in outburst at...

About reviewer (636 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

Back in it's day, it may have been groundbreaking. Hell, the bottle is beautiful. Nowadays so many perfumes smell like this, it seems pointless to wearing it. A pure flower with NO green.

About reviewer (140 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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17 years ago

I'm kinda confused about this one. First off, I love white florals. I even have a Tuberose candle by Henri Bendel that I just LOOOOOVE, but this particular fragrance (Fracas) rubs me the wrong...

About reviewer (726 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I bought Fracas in the lotion form. (Even I wouldn't subject innocent bystanders to Fracas during an LA summer!) And even in this softer, more subdued incarnation, the tuberose just *throbs.*...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

On me Fracas is a soft, sweet, floral. Into the dryout it actually takes on a clean edge. The parfum is a bit more animalic than the EdP, but generally I find them to dry out similarly. While...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

There's a good reason this is a legendary fragrance. The purity of the gardenia is just amazing. Both warm and sophisticated. Wonderful.

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I waited a long time before buying this one and really tested it over and over because it is an intense heady floral. I've had other tuberrose perfumes, like Michael, and I got tiered of them...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


2.0
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17 years ago

oh i wanted to like this so bad. it's the same deal with chanel no. 5. how great would it be to casually say "oh me? i wear fracas". it's funny how both of these fragrances not only don't smell...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

Fracas is very similar to Versace Blonde. I love Blonde. When I first took a whiff of Fracas, I immediately thought, "Blonde!" Not quite. While Blonde is rounder and well-blended, Fracas is sharp...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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18 years ago

Okay, heres the deal with Fracas. I just can not wear it. Its too heady for me to deal with all day. I am headache prone and this could be a headache inducer for me. That said, its just a lovely...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


3.0
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18 years ago

I, like some other reviewers here, wanted so badly to like this but it didn't reciprocate. Way too overpowering floral ON me, though I like the scent. I came home to find the cats had knocked it...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

I have tried so hard to like this..but I just can't. Years ago when I sampled this, I hated it. Recently, I fell in love with Malle's Carnal Flower and thought perhaps my nose is getting more...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

The smell reminds me too much of my favorite hairspray from the company, Aussie. On my skin, it turns a little soapy and my boyfriend didn't seem to be a fan of it either. Definitely try it before...

About reviewer (2203 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

This fragrance is sophisticated and distinctive. I am no good at describing topnotes and whatnot, so I'll leave that to others. However,I agree with people who have said you either love it or...

About reviewer (318 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

i just love this in the bottle but it does not love me back. my skin turns fracas into a dangly sickly floral car air freshener. *sigh* sample first.

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

My all-time favorite scent. I always get loads of compliments when I wear it. Distinctive--people either love it or hate it. You've got love tuberose and jasmine to loveFracas.

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

I will most likely buy again if I ever run out. The makes me feel grown up and feminine, although I hated it at first- I threw away the sample Sephora gave me after smelling the vial- it smelled of...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther