Fragonard 2004 EDT

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Beau Gosse

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Fragonard Beau Gosse is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004. Beau Gosse opens with Fruity Notes, Citrus, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Clove, Nutmeg, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Patchouli. Fragonard's Beau Gosse carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a clean, fresh citrus that gets compared to Acqua di Gio and Tommy Hilfiger's Tommy. It's a crowd-pleasing scent for warm weather that offers moderate performance for a fair price.
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  • Subtle
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Beau Gosse Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance and fresh, clean profile make it excellent for casual and sport settings, and perfectly acceptable for the office. It's a bit too light and unassuming for formal events, and while pleasant, it might not stand out enough for a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Beau Gosse opens with a bright, invigorating blast of juicy citrus and bergamot, softened by delicate lotus and a medley of fruity notes. As it settles, a warm, spiced heart emerges with cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and a touch of aromatic rosemary. The dry down is a comforting embrace of Virginia cedarwood, clean musk, and earthy patchouli, leaving a subtly sophisticated trail.

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