Mandarin OrangeOpens with
JasmineHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Olivier PolgeThe nose · 158 fragrances · also made The One for Men Eau de Parfum (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Salvatore Ferragamo · Sold as feminine
F for Fascinating
The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent reading in a cozy library, where the scent of fresh pages and subtle spiciness creates a serene atmosphere.
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F for FascinatingMid-range · $40–100
62%Similar accords, often for lessSilver · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares jasmine and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2007 and crafted by Olivier Polge, F for Fascinating by Salvatore Ferragamo is a chypre floral fragrance that weaves together the freshness of mandarin orange with the lushness of jasmine and earthy patchouli. The scent opens with a bright mandarin note that feels like a burst of citrus sunshine, before transitioning into the velvety heart of jasmine, creating an elegant balance between vibrancy and softness. The base of patchouli adds depth and warmth, grounding the composition in a rich, earthy embrace.
F for Fascinating has a moderate sillage that blooms over time. Apply it lightly to pulse points — behind the ears and at the wrists — and allow the fragrance to settle naturally on your skin. It is best suited for daytime wear, where its brightness and warmth complement an active yet refined day.
Fig. 01 — F for Fascinating, Salvatore Ferragamo
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Olivier Polge
Chanel's new chapterOlivier Polge succeeded his father Jacques as the in-house perfumer-creator at Chanel in 2013, becoming only the fourth person to hold this role in the house's history.
“The flowers are never precise. They’re abstract.”
Olivier Polge · AnOther Magazine, September 2017
The F line
5 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Salvatore Ferragamo
More from the house · founded 1927 · Italy
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The originalF for FascinatingSalvatore Ferragamo · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2022SilverShares Jasmine and Patchouliunder $40★ 3.79 (167)61%Match
Zara · 2019Blue HoleShares Jasmine and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.43 (99)58%Match
RasasiJewelShares Mandarin orange, Jasmine and Patchouliunder $40★ 3.44 (27)
With Salvatore Ferragamo La Commedia (2017)
Adds aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh; shares four accords.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 17%.