Cyprien (2005)
by Fragonard

Fragonard’s Cyprien is a wonderful fresh scent. I find a lot of those types of scents to be overly synthetic or “hollow” (Versace’s soulless Eau Fraîche is a particularly egregious example of that). However, Cyprien is a class act in that category. It starts with the expected citrus opening, here more lemon than mandarin orange. The rosemary contributes a subdued dry minty-herbal quality. The bergamot is well done, noticeable but not “Earl Grey” in presentation. The aquatic mid is actually a minor note, just a whiff of a salty freshness immediately after the opening. The wood notes are light but develop well, maintaining the interest level for a few hours. The lovely wood tones give this a casual, outdoorsy feel; yet the crisp and well-designed notes give it a bit of formality. Thus, this is a very versatile fragrance, suitable for a variety of occasions.

10th April, 2007.

Excellent scent...one of my favorites. I would say this is in the same class as Bvlgari Aqva. Very light and fresh but with much more substance that Aqua Di Gio. If you are looking for a daytime/fresh scent I strongly recommend giving this one a try.

3rd September, 2006.

Cyprien is very summerlike, with a dominance of the mandarine note, and just a hint of the "ocean spray" and cypress. If you're longing for spring and summer, wear this! Similar to a variety of fresh, contemporary scents, but still recognisable. Very well balanced. Good longevity. Not very masculine, more metrosexual, which makes me too old to wear it, but who cares...

12nd February, 2006.