68 community ratings

Francine

Name: Francine
Brand: Francesca Dell'Oro

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10

Community score
68 ratings

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Francesca Dell'Oro Francine is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, and it leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear.

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How does it perform?

From 63 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Calabrian lemon

Citrus fruits Sicilian bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine absolute Mastic Galbanum Basil

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Precious woods Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

What does Francine smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the leading occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side.

It opens with Calabrian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and citrus fruits for a fresh brightness. The heart of jasmine absolute, galbanum, basil and mastic brings a floral, green and lightly spicy feel. In the base, musk, precious woods and amber settle into a woody, resinous warmth.