The Perfume Library

12 perfumes

Riviera

Façonnable · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Façonnable Riviera is a fresh, green men's scent led by citrus and aquatic accords, suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most see it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with frankincense, Italian mandarin orange and grapefruit, bright and cool. The heart of red apple, nutmeg and eucalyptus balances fruity, spicy and green tones. The base of leather, gaiac wood, white cedar and patchouli leaves a woody footing. Tumi Awaken Distilled and Benetton Be Strong have a close profile.

L'Original / Façonnable (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Façonnable · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Façonnable L'Original / Façonnable Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with rosemary, peppermint and mandarin orange and settles into a green, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. The top notes of rosemary, peppermint and mandarin orange make it fresh and citrusy at first. Lavender, geranium and nutmeg bring a floral, lightly spicy middle, and sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss then ground it in a woody, green base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Carolina Herrera Herrera for Men have a close profile.

Façonnable Royal

7.7

Façonnable · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Façonnable Royal is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around Provençal lavender, bergamot and litsea cubeba. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine. It opens with lavender and bergamot for a bright start, with litsea cubeba keeping the citrus going. The heart of nutmeg, marine notes and Chinese geranium turns aquatic and lightly spicy. In the base, moss, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it into a woody, creamy finish. Michalsky Berlin for Men and Jil Sander Sun Men have a close profile.

Regatta

7.6

Façonnable · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Façonnable Regatta is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on citrus and sea air, suited to daytime, relaxed and sporty moments. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear, sport and leisure; it also fits the office, while evenings and nights out come second. It reads masculine. It opens with ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. The heart brings neroli, marine notes and cardamom, an aquatic, lightly spicy turn. In the base, white cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk settle it onto a soft, woody footing. Spirit of Man Marine and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Façonnable pour Elle

7.6

Façonnable · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Façonnable pour Elle is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens with lemon, mint and watermelon and moves on to freesia and cedar. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings loosely. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring slightly ahead. It is suggested most for leisure, daily wear and the office. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The first impression is lemon and mint, softened by the fruity sweetness of watermelon. The heart brings floral freesia and woody cedar. The base of sandalwood, mint and vetiver settles into a green, lightly spicy and powdery finish. Acorelle Terre de Cèdre and Armaf Odyssey Wild One have a close profile.

Legacy

8.2

Façonnable · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Façonnable Legacy is a men's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, mandarin orange and Madagascar pepper and settles into a woody sweetness of patchouli and amber. The opening is fresh and citrusy, with grapefruit and mandarin giving a fruity brightness and Madagascar pepper adding a light edge. In the heart, coriander, geranium and cinnamon build a spicy middle layer. Patchouli, cypriol and amber lead the base, and the scent dries down woody, sweet and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the sample of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its mix of freshness and spicy sweetness suits everyday wear. Niche 4 All Vanilla Oud and Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée have a close profile.