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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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2.0
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18 years ago

I've seen some describe it as "the smell of sex", others, which is more accurate, as a "Lolita" scent. Bubble-gum, said one friend "Blueberries" another. I've come to LOATHE it, it actually...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBlack



5.0
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18 years ago

I am shocked that other reviewers see this as a heavy, sexy fragrance. To me it smells very light & fresh...a little like gardenia, but not overly floral...quite complex. Maybe I tend to just like...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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18 years ago

The Fracas EDP smells quite similar to L'Artisan Tubereuse on me. All emphasis is on a nutty, heavy, buttery, slightly salty tuberose. A caramel-corn floral without being sweet. A big feminine...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

I recently got a sample of this when my daughter took advantage of the "deal" at Sephora: buy a sample set, and get one larger size fragrance of your choice from the set for a nice discount. ...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

Fracas is just an incredibly chic, heady perfume. Wallflowers need not apply! This is a blend on vetiver and white flowers, particularly tuberose. It definitely makes itself known. Fracas has...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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18 years ago

For over 10 years in the late 70s-80s Chloe was my only fragrance, then I got so used to it I could no longer smell it and dropped it (and really felt like a traitor). This little intro is...

About reviewer (133 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

If my memory serves me correct "Fracas" in French means "Crash" and in a way I think that title suits this fragracnce as it kind of "crashes" down on you. I found the top notes in Fracas faded...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

Fracas has been haunting me since I first smelled it in college in 1986 (I guess I just gave away my age!). I purchased my first bottle the following summer, and began my on again/off again love...

About reviewer (607 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

I guess you could say that I am surprised that others see Fracas as an overly-potent, sex-bomb-ish, cloyingly sweet, knock-one-over fragrance. To me, it does not read that way at all. In fact,...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

Fracas 1948 Notes from Osmoz: Top note : Bergamot, Orange blossom, Leafy green, Peach Middle note : Tuberose, Jasmine, Orris, Carnation Base note : Sandal, Musk, Moss,...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

I recently smelled this again at C.O. Bigelow after several years of avoiding it. I was captivated with how it smelled on my skin, and I decided to take the plunge and purchase it. And I am so...

About reviewer (83 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

Fracas is a fatally flawed masterpiece. A voluptuous, heady tuberose and jasmine cloud envelops you, then quickly dissipates into a predominant tuberose with a nasty butter undertone. When I...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

oh how i love this fragrance! it's just what i was looking for! on me, it smells like a young rose, jasmine and a hint of vanilla.... it's just divine! Very glamorous...i feel like i should be...

About reviewer (571 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

Women, if you want to exude 'orgasm,' this is the scent you cannot refuse. One little dab on my wrists and I feel my body and spirit open up to unprecedented movements. Who needs men with this...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


1.0
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18 years ago

This is awful! Smells like a funeral parlor in the bottle, worse when applied to my skin. GAG CHOKE PUKE - instant headache

About reviewer (175 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


4.0
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19 years ago

To me this is a snuggly sweater scent for Fall and Winter. At the same time it's geat for evenings any time of the year. It's lush and creamy and the tuberose is very heady. When I wore it recently...

About reviewer (651 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesOther


3.0
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19 years ago

If Fracas-wearing Kate Beckinsale and I agree on the delight that is Sage Machado's Onyx, I thought, I'm sure to love Fracas too. But floral? Even deep floral? Surely that's not a scent for me,...

About reviewer (1606 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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19 years ago

I first tried Fracas five years ago when I was given a gift set from a friend.Though pleasant and not at all strong all I could detect was tropical suntan lotion notes.Didn't think it was anything...

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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19 years ago

This fragrance is not for the faint of heart. If you are attracted to a deep sexy fragrance, it might be for you. It is a strong floral and reminds me a little of Rive Gauche, not so much the...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairRed

EyesHazel


4.0
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19 years ago

Fracas is definitely not for the lovers of light airy scented perfumes. It's a pretty floral scent, but very deep. I usually wear this in the evening. I especially love how it smells on me after an...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown