Farouche (1974)
by Nina Ricci

Extremely linear, non-dimensional soapy, old generic floral fragrance. Devoid of any character or personality.

This isn't too bad, but it really doesn't smell very interesting on me, but it does have a bit of potential. It lacks the interesting spicy note of L'Air du Temps. Seems also that most Nina Ricci perfumes don't last too long on the skin. No repurchase.

My first perfume purchase ever, many years ago. I bought it for the name (which means something like wild but shy; I was neither, but that didn't stop me), but loved the fragrance, too. It started me down the road of chypre madness that I still follow today. Here's the description from Jan Moran:

Farouche by Nina Ricci for Women
Year Introduced: 1974
Scent Type: Floral-Aldehyde
Top Notes: Bergamot, mandarin, galbanum, aldehydes, peach

Heart Notes: Rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, clary sage, cardamon, genista flowers, iris, carnation, geranium, lily of the valley, lily

Base Notes: Oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, vetiver, musk

"Farouche is an aldehydic floral bouquet from Nina Ricci. Citrus fruit top notes combine with the greenness of galbanum for a crisp opening sequence of aromas, dissolving into an ethereal floral heart. Soft sandalwood and soothing oakmoss lend a woody backdrop, like an autumn walk through the Black Forest.
Softly tenacious, Farouche is a feminine fragrance that is easy to wear from day to evening for a variety of occasions."