Eau de Cologne Fraîche
“Eau de Cologne Fraîche by Dior is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a citrus, mossy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 1952 by Dior and crafted by Edmond Roudnitska, Eau de Cologne Fraîche is a Chypre Floral fragrance that blends freshness with depth. The composition opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and lemon verbena, creating an invigorating start. This freshness transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose, adding a touch of floral elegance, while the base notes of palisander rosewood, oakmoss, patchouli, and amber provide earthy warmth and complexity.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
For best results, apply this cologne in light spritzes to pulse points. The citrus opening is vibrant but fades within an hour; allow it to settle into its floral and woody base for a well-rounded experience throughout the day.
Edmond Roudnitska
Founding perfumer · 23 fragrances · French
Edmond Roudnitska is remembered today as one of the most important perfumers in history: as a ""perfumer composer"" and the inventor of modern perfumery. His encounter in the 1950s with Serge Heftler-Louiche, the founder of Parfums Christian Dior and Frédéric Malle’s grandfather, was decisive. Together they created many legendary perfumes: “Eau Fraîche”, “Diorissimo”, “Diorella”, and most famous of all, “Eau Sauvage”, whose launch coincided with the public’s recognition of Edmond as the first “nose” of the perfume industry.Edmond began his career as a chemist at Roure Bertrand Dupont, where he developed an encyclopedic knowledge of natural and synthetic raw materials, as well as a distinctive minimalist style, which led to his legendary, secret masterpiece, “Le Parfum de Thérèse”. Only she, his wife, was allowed to wear it; but as a token of their shared family history, and their mutual trust, she entrusted the formula to Frédéric Malle after Edmond’s death.
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The story behind the bottle.
The juxtaposition of a bustling city street where the crisp scent of lemon verbena mingles with the subtle earthiness of patchouli and oakmoss.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Cologne Fraîche, Dior
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