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Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Escada Casual Friday
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself as the workday winds down into an easy evening.
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Escada Casual FridayMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessRelax · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1999 by Escada, Casual Friday is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men crafted by Dominique Ropion. The composition opens with the vibrant freshness of bergamot and tarragon, leading into a heart that balances floral notes like jasmine and lily-of-the-valley with the warmth of spices such as cinnamon and cardamom. The base is rich and enveloping, featuring vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean, oakmoss, amber, and cedar. This fragrance embodies the transition from work to leisure, capturing the essence of a day that ends on a more relaxed note.
This fragrance has a strong base that develops over time, so applying it in light layers allows the woody and spicy notes to unfold gradually. It pairs well with lighter clothing for daytime and can be layered for a more pronounced presence in the evening.
Fig. 01 — Escada Casual Friday, Escada
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 6%.