Franck Olivier 2022 EDT

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Excellence

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Franck Olivier Excellence is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022. Excellence opens with Sandalwood and Iris, settles into a heart of Cedar and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Pepper. Franck Olivier's Excellence carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This budget-friendly clone of Bois d'Argent serves up a seriously sophisticated woody iris straight to your door. The performance might be shy, and some question the iris claim, but the sheer value makes it a winner for an everyday touch of luxury.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Woody
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Fresh
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Excellence Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris50%
Sandalwood50%
Heartas listed
Incense55%
Cedar45%
Baseas listed
Musk58%
Pepper42%

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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its generally shy projection, despite some reports of longer longevity, makes it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The woody and musky accords lend it an understated elegance, but it lacks the power for formal events and is certainly not for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Excellence opens with a creamy, rich sandalwood, soon joined by a soft, earthy iris, though some say it's more of a powdery effect than a true floral. The heart unfolds with dry cedar wood and a subtle wisp of incense smoke, adding depth without being heavy. It settles into a clean, musky base with a hint of warm, spicy pepper that grounds the whole composition.

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