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Frivole

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Fragonard Frivole is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Frivole opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Iris. Fragonard's Frivole carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Frivole is a refreshing, easy-to-wear citrus-floral with a gentle, sophisticated dry-down. It's often compared to Coco Mademoiselle but at a much friendlier price point, making it a great value, albeit with moderate performance.
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  • Elegant
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Frivole 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
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean character make it perfect for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not overtly 'sporty', its refreshing nature suits daytime activities, but it might lack the gravitas for formal events or the seductive punch for dates.

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

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

Frivole opens with a cheerful burst of sparkling citrus, a juicy blend of tangerine, mandarin, and zesty lemon, creating an immediately uplifting sensation. This bright overture mellows into a harmonious floral heart where delicate lily of the valley, sweet jasmine, and soft peony intertwine, providing a sophisticated floral bouquet. The journey concludes with a refined base of powdery iris and a subtle, clean patchouli, offering an elegant, slightly warm finish without being overpowering.

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