49 community ratings

François (2017)

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.4/ 10

Community score
49 ratings

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume François is a unisex chypre built around oakmoss, Indian vetiver and Sumatran patchouli, and it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 44 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss

French geranium

Indian vetiver Sumatran patchouli Calabrian bergamot

Portuguese labdanum

Orange Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Creamy
Resinous
Earthy

What does François (2017) smell like?

Calabrian bergamot and orange bring a bright citrus lift, while orange blossom and French geranium add a floral, green side. Portuguese labdanum gives a resinous warmth, and oakmoss and vetiver keep the whole earthy and green. The overall impression is a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy chypre.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and mention leisure and evening wear most. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Teone Reinthal François (2024) and Hiram Green Dilettante have a close profile.