Eau de Parfum2012
Petit Fracas
Aurélien GuichardThe nose · 162 fragrances · also made Intense Oud (2016)Portrait →

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Robert Piguet  ·  Sold as feminine

Petit Fracas

The quiet luxury of an afternoon spent sipping coffee in a cozy café, where the scent of fresh flowers and warm cocoa blend together.

4.07740 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
white floraltuberosefruitysweetcitruscacao
Petit FracasPremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessL'Amour · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting66% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak7%
Moderate22%
Long lasting51%
Eternal16%
SillageModerate53% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate40%
Strong31%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex9%
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Feminine87%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Petit Fracas by Robert Piguet, launched in 2012 and crafted by perfumer Aurélien Guichard, is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women that balances bright citrus and fruity notes with rich florals and an underlying hint of cocoa. The composition opens with pear and mandarin orange before transitioning into the heart of tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine. These white floral notes are then anchored by base notes of cacao, musk, and sandalwood, creating a warm and enveloping scent that is both fresh and sensual.

How to wear it

Petit Fracas has a moderate longevity and a pleasant sillage. A light spritz on the pulse points is enough to let the fragrance develop naturally throughout the day. It pairs well with a light jacket or cardigan for added warmth without overpowering.

Fig. 01 — Petit Fracas, Robert Piguet

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03 · The nose

Aurélien Guichard

Seven generations of Grasse perfumery

Aurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.

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What people
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4.07/ 5 · 740 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love39%
Like43%
OK5%
Dislike11%
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