Fragonard 2006 EDT

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Billet Doux

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Fragonard Billet Doux is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006. Billet Doux opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Peony, Carnation, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Fragonard's Billet Doux carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A love-it-or-leave-it take on carnation, Billet Doux is a divisive but elegant floral that whispers rather than shouts. Some find it heavenly, others merely 'nice' or forgettable.
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  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Billet Doux 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and 'just out of the shower' clean feel make it ideal for office and casual daytime wear, avoiding anything too overwhelming. The classic, refined character also suits elegant gatherings, though its subtlety might be lost in very formal evening events. Not suitable for sport due to its floral nature.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Billet Doux opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, quickly softening into a gentle, powdery floral heart. The star is a delicate carnation, supported by the creamy sweetness of frangipani and the subtle freshness of peony. As it settles, a clean, woody base of cedar emerges, intertwined with a soft, comforting vanilla, creating a refined and subtly sweet finish.

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