Frais et Frais 2026 EDT

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Black Gold

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Frais et Frais Black Gold is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Black Gold opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Birch, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Oakmoss. Frais et Frais's Black Gold carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

If a modern gentleman wore an EDT, it would be Black Gold. This isn't groundbreaking, but it knows what it is: a solid, fresh, and undeniably masculine fragrance that’s a safe bet for pretty much any situation. Don't expect huge projection, but it’ll linger just enough.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
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Black Gold 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:
Fall

Its fresh spicy, woody and earthy composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile make it ideal for office and casual wear, providing a subtle confidence boost. While not overtly 'date night' sexy, its understated sophistication works well without being overwhelming.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

It kicks off with a spirited burst of bergamot and a sharp, unexpected tang of pineapple, underpinned by a subtle kick of pepper. As it settles, a clean, smoky birch emerges, intertwined with earthy patchouli and a touch of delicate jasmine for balance. The dry down is all smooth musk, amber warmth, and the comforting, slightly damp scent of oakmoss - a classic, masculine finish.

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