Guy Laroche 1970 EDT

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Eau Folle

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Guy Laroche Eau Folle is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1970. Eau Folle opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Caraway, Fruity Notes, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Guy Laroche's Eau Folle carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Eau Folle is a classic citrus-chypre that's refreshingly sharp and undeniably vintage. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans adoring its 'crazy' personality and others finding it too green and dated for modern tastes. Definitely one for those who appreciate a true old-school kick.
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Eau Folle 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it won't overwhelm, making it decent for casual wear and even sport. The sharp, green, and often peppery nature of the scent, however, makes it less suited for formal or romantic date settings, while its unique, assertive character might be a bit much for some office environments.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • 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

This 'Crazy Water' opens with a vibrant, almost aggressive blast of lemon, bergamot, and lime, so sharp it could make your eyes water. Beneath this initial citrus shock, a complex heart unfolds with spicy caraway, a hint of rose, and distinct green, herbal tones that some interpret as celery or tomato leaf. As it dries down, the scent settles into an elegant, dry chypre base of oakmoss, earthy patchouli, and a subtle musk, often with a pronounced leathery nuance that gives it a sophisticated, unisex edge.

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