James Heeley 2006 EDP

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Menthe Fraiche

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James Heeley Menthe Fraiche is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Menthe Fraiche opens with Bergamot and Mint, settles into a heart of Freesia and Tea, and dries down to a base of Cedar. James Heeley's Menthe Fraiche carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive mint. You'll either get photorealistic crushed mint leaves and green tea, or a synthetic mess that vanishes in an hour. Performance issues aside, this is an expensive gamble for some, and a fresh summer staple for others.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Menthe Fraiche Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint62%
Bergamot38%
Heartas listed
Tea60%
Freesia40%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and daily use, including the office, without being overpowering. The poor longevity reported by many means it's not ideal for formal events or dates where sustained presence is desired.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Menthe Fraiche opens with an immediate, bracing blast of fresh mint, sharpened by zesty bergamot. This vibrant greenness soon settles into a calming heart of herbal tea and delicate freesia, adding a touch of clean floral elegance. The drydown reveals a subtle, grounding cedar, leaving a sensation that's both airy and quietly woody.

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