Grès 1999 EDT

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Grain de Folie

by Nathalie Lorson

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Grès Grain de Folie is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1999, created by Nathalie Lorson. Grain de Folie opens with Rhubarb, Clementine, Kumquat, and Green Notes, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, Peony, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Mimosa, and Vanilla. Grès's Grain de Folie carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly unique scent from Grès, Grain de Folie is a quirky, effervescent ride from zesty green to sweet floral. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a mood-lifting, one-of-a-kind gem perfect for hot weather.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Uplifting
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Grain de Folie 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile, though its fresh and uplifting character shines brightest in casual daytime settings and warmer months. The unique, almost 'mojito-like' opening makes it less suited for highly formal environments, but it can certainly liven up a date.

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

  • Coumarin from Tonka Bean
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Grain de Folie opens with a vivacious burst of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bright clementine, underscored by fresh green notes, creating a sensation like a sparkling mojito. The heart reveals a curious blend of aromatic basil, delicate peony, and intoxicating tuberose, offering a complex yet harmonised green-floral core. The dry-down settles into a comforting base of creamy vanilla, warm amber, soft musk, and earthy moss, adding a subtle sweetness and depth that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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