BirchOpens with
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Tolu BalsamDries down to
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Challenge Re/Fresh
The transition from a brisk walk to a cozy bar by the fire, where the crisp air gives way to warm spices and smoky notes.
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Challenge Re/FreshMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Challenge Re/Fresh by Lacoste Fragrances was launched in 2011, a fragrance that brings together the aromatic freshness of birch and cardamom with the warmth and depth of patchouli and leather. Perfumer Guillaume Flavigny crafted this composition to embody a dynamic contrast between crisp, invigorating top notes and a rich, smoky base. This duality makes it feel like two fragrances in one — initially bright and energetic, then warming into something more complex and enduring.
Challenge Re/Fresh opens with an invigorating burst of cardamom and birch that fades after about two hours. To fully appreciate its depth, layer it on slightly warmer skin; this helps the rich base notes like patchouli and leather emerge more quickly.
Fig. 01 — Challenge Re/Fresh, Lacoste Fragrances
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Guillaume Flavigny
From the Prix du Jeune Parfumeur to Givaudan ParisGuillaume Flavigny is a French perfumer who studied chemistry before training at ISIPCA and the Givaudan School of Perfumery.
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