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Robert Piguet · Sold as feminine
Fracas
The quiet sophistication of a dimly lit room where white flowers blend with warm musk and powdery woods, creating an intimate yet commanding presence.
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FracasPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessKenzo · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 23 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Fracas by Robert Piguet was launched in 1948 and is a Floral fragrance for women, created by Germaine Cellier. This composition opens with bright citrus notes like mandarin orange and bergamot, which give way to the lush, heady presence of tuberose. The heart features a bouquet of white flowers including jasmine, gardenia, and lily-of-the-valley, while the base is anchored by woody and powdery accords that add warmth and depth. Fracas is often praised for its iconic use of tuberose, which sets it apart as one of the most celebrated fragrances in perfumery history.
Apply Fracas sparingly to allow the complex layers to unfold gradually. The tuberose is particularly potent, so one or two sprays are enough to make a lasting impression throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Fracas, Robert Piguet
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Germaine Cellier
The trailblazer behind Bandit and FracasGermaine Cellier was a French perfumer born in Bordeaux in 1909, one of the first prominent women in an industry then dominated by men.
The Fracas line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Robert Piguet
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The originalFracasRobert Piguet · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 1988KenzoShares 6 of its 23 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (1,015)53%Match
Rochas · 1984Lumiere OriginalShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 4.14 (341)
With Caron L'Eau Pure (2014)
Adds citrus, woody and aromatic; shares bergamot and coriander and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 18%.