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Folie Douce by Grès — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Grès· 1997· Eau de Toilette

Folie Douce

Name: Folie Douce by Grès
Brand: Grès
Rating: 7.76 (124 reviews)

7.8124Typically ~$26

A powdery scent built around blackcurrant over cedar. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

PowderyFruityFloralChypreGourmand

Perfumer: Sophie Labbé, Nathalie Lorson

Scent profile

Top notes

BlackcurrantCitrus fruitsMimosa

Heart notes

Bay leafHeliotropeIrisLemonYlang-ylang

Base notes

CedarMusk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

81%

Spring

100%

Summer

86%

Fall

93%

Day

100%

Night

80%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

94%

Club

59%

Formal

87%

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Sport

49%