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    Secret Joly vs. Fracas

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    Fracas by Robert Piguet bottle

    Fracas

    Robert Piguet
    Eau de Parfum1948
    New comparison

    Fracas rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Secret Joly vs. Fracas
    Secret JolyFracas
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19201948
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Germaine Cellier
    Best seasonSpringWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Secret Joly

    White Floral
    Musky
    Balsamic
    Amber
    Green
    Floral
    Animalic
    Yellow Floral

    Fracas

    White Floral
    Tuberose
    Green
    Floral
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Hyacinth
    HyacinthBergamotGreen NotesMandarin Orange
    Heart
    GardeniaTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine
    TuberoseJasminePeachCarnationCorianderRose GeraniumWhite IrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusOrange BlossomOsmanthusViolet Root
    Base
    HoneyBenzoinPeru BalsamTonkin MuskCivet
    MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverMossOrris RootTolu Balsam

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Secret Joly vs. Fracas
    Secret JolyFracas
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The jasmine-civet pairing isn't subtle, and it isn't trying to be. This is powdery warmth that asks whether you've actually smelled perfume before, and means it as a compliment.Secret Joly
    Fracas is not subtle and never pretends to be. The tuberose accord is aggressive, the projection is commanding, and this fragrance announces itself from across a room.Fracas