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Beaute Noire

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Frais et Frais Beaute Noire is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Beaute Noire opens with Grapefruit, Lime, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Leather, Lavender, Elemi, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Toffee, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Frais et Frais's Beaute Noire carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-turner, divisive as hell but with a loyal following. It's either 'love it' or 'what the bloody hell is that?', so wear it if you're bold enough to stand out from the crowd.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Edgy
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Beaute Noire 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and rich, gourmand character, this is best reserved for evenings and special occasions. It makes a statement, so save it for when you want to be noticed, rather than an everyday wear at the office.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Beaute Noire opens with a lively, spicy blast of grapefruit and pepper, laced with a complex mix of cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg that grabs your attention instantly. As it settles, a rich, worn leather accord emerges, softened by a hint of lavender and a surprising crispness from apple. The dry-down is utterly gourmand and masculine-leaning, a delicious blend of sticky toffee and creamy vanilla, grounded by earthy patchouli, amber, and a robust cedar-vetiver base. It's a journey from sharp zest to comforting, decadent warmth.

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