32 community ratings

Grain de Folie

Name: Grain de Folie
Brand: Grès

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

1999WomenModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
32 ratings

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Grès Grain de Folie is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus and green florals, and although it has been discontinued, it suits light, everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

66% 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

Kumquat

Palestinian sweet lime

Clementine Rhubarb

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gentian

Basil blossom

Stephanotis

White peony

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Tree moss

Acacia

Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy

What does Grain de Folie smell like?

It opens with kumquat, clementine and Palestinian sweet lime in a bright citrus layer, while rhubarb adds a sharp green edge. At the heart, white peony, stephanotis and basil blossom keep the florals crisp. In the dry-down, tonka bean, tree moss and musk soften everything.

Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.