Eau des Garrigues
by Fragonard

Eau des Garrigues is surprising in that it makes good use of the white floral magnolia note, a rarity in both modern and unisex perfumery, while taming it with high notes of orange and bergamot and lower notes of nutmeg and oakmoss.

I find the overall effect of this composition to be like a late afternoon sunset, when the orange rays of the sun break through the white clouds set against an amber sky. The combination of the magnolia and cardamom create an almost fig-like effect, albeit subtle and airy. Don’t let the notes fool you - Garrigues never feels heavy and, considering the floral notes, doesn’t really come across as feminine. Though not terribly complex, the aroma is comforting and settles into the skin nicely with adequate lasting power. While wearing it, a few of my male friends offered inquisitive comments – one thought it smelled like his Dior Dune for men, while the other asked if it was Fahrenheit.

10th September, 2005.

I would call it fruity/flowery fresh it is a clever combination but not for me.
Yes it is very fresh and very "round" style but has just that extra white flower bit that is not my style.
But I give it a thumb up because it is superbly pleasant for the nose.

26th June, 2005.