The Perfume Library

41 perfumes

Friction Her

French Connection · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

French Connection Friction Her pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity, gourmand touch; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. The top notes of red berries, apple and peach give a bright fruit opening. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral note, while blond woods dry it slightly. The base of benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, powdery, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. Its profile is close to House of Thêom Secret Maze and Glamfume White Heaven Beach.

FCUK Him

6.0

French Connection · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Connection FCUK Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that ties a green, spicy heart to a sweet base; it has been discontinued. The top holds sangria, basil, rosemary and lavender, a fruity freshness mixed with herbal green. In the heart, sage, green pepper and tea push it toward the spicy and green side. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and suede sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for business. Most voters find it masculine. Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street and Azzaro Solarissimo - Levanzo have a close profile.

Friction Him

6.3

French Connection · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Connection Friction Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Mandarin orange, lavender and marine notes give it an aquatic, green freshness, softened a little by green fruits and coconut. Cardamom and geranium add a spicy edge, while patchouli, amber, leather and musk build a woody, leathery base. Rum adds some warmth underneath.

FCUK Her

5.5

French Connection · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Connection FCUK Her is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that opens on citrus notes and iris; it has been discontinued. It begins with citrus notes and iris. In the heart, peony, jasmine and violet build a floral frame, with barringtonia alongside them. Amber and vanilla sweeten the base, while cedar and sandalwood add a woody floor. The overall impression is fresh and powdery, with a light spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night out draw only small shares. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Moschino Oh! de Moschino and Jennifer Aniston Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Connect Her

4.4

French Connection · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Connection Connect Her is a sweet floral perfume with fruity and gourmand shades, made for women, launched in 2007 and since discontinued. The top notes are lily of the valley, bergamot and iris, so it opens with a fresh floral lift. In the heart, peony, jasmine and violet carry the bouquet on, softened by fruity and sweet accords. The base of musk, cedar and amber settles it into a warm, woody and oriental dry-down, while spicy, earthy and animal touches stay in the background. The overall impression is a sweet floral with a slightly synthetic sheen. Reem Acra Reem Acra and John Galliano John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.