Frapin 2013 EDP

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Paradis Perdu

by Amélie Bourgeois

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Frapin Paradis Perdu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Paradis Perdu opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Silk Vine or Milk Broom, Vetiver, Elemi, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Rosewood. Frapin's Paradis Perdu carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and unique, Paradis Perdu is a love-it-or-hate-it scent for those who crave something truly different. Expect a wild, untamed green ride, not a manicured garden.
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Paradis Perdu Eau de Parfum 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for casual wear, but its unique, sometimes challenging green profile may not suit all office environments. The fresh, natural character is perfect for daytime casual outings, though less ideal for formal settings.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

This fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of citrus - particularly grapefruit and bergamot - quickly giving way to a complex green heart. Notes of hay and galbanum create an intensely realistic, almost rustic, green aroma, like stepping into a wild, sun-drenched meadow. As it settles, vetiver and cedarwood provide an earthy, woody foundation, softened by a touch of musk, evoking a walk through ancient woods. It's a journey through an untamed landscape, natural and bracing.

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