Folie Douce by Grès
Women 1997
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Description
Folie Douce by Grès is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, this composition was created by Sophie Labbé and Nathalie Lorson. The top notes unfold with blackcurrant, mimosa, and lemon (sour lime); the heart reveals heliotrope, laurel leaf, ylang-ylang, lemon (sour lime), and iris; while the base notes settle with vanilla, sandalwood, cedar, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
blackcurrant
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Heart
heliotrope
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Base
vanilla
Community
131 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 7.6%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Season
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Folie Douce
Folie Douce by Grès is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, this composition was created by Sophie Labbé and Nathalie Lorson. The top notes unfold with blackcurrant, mimosa, and lemon (sour lime); the heart reveals heliotrope, laurel leaf, ylang-ylang, lemon (sour lime), and iris; while the base notes settle with vanilla, sandalwood, cedar, and musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
37 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
61 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
22 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
14 votes
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It was the first ‘candy-scented’ perfume I tried and I loved it. At the time, the aromas that now dominate the market seemed like a charming novelty. I can’t define it precisely, but I remember it as sweet, enveloping, vanilla-like, edible, playful, and not vulgar. I have the empty mini bottle, and now it reminds me more of cherries in syrup or strawberry jam—nothing to do with the actual ingredients, but rather the representation of that balanced, fine sweetness, far from being cloying after trying so many disappointing gourmand perfumes. It was delicious, coquettish, and seductive.
It was the first ‘candy-scented’ perfume I tried and I loved it. The aromas that are trendy today then seemed like a precious novelty. I can’t define it in detail, but I remember it as sweet, enveloping, vanilla-like, edible, playful, and nothing vulgar. I have the empty miniature vial, but it evokes cherries in syrup or strawberry jam, nothing to do with the real ingredients, perhaps just my memory of that balanced and fine sweetness, far from being cloying. After trying so many disappointing gourmand perfumes, this one was delicious. I remember it as coquettish and seductive.
It smells like gummy bears! But I’m more of a Cabotine person.
Another gem from Gres that has won my heart, even more than the classic Cabotine. What a pity I didn’t catch Folie Douce in a regular format. Here, heliotrope and blackcurrant shine, creating a sweet and velvety blend where mimosa, ylang-ylang, vanilla, iris, and woods hide. It fits perfectly today with that sweet and velvety touch. I loved it on my skin; sometimes I smell it on the bottle and it seems super coquettish and feminine. Wish someone with the original could tell us their experience.
Another one of my miniatures, and this Gres creation I like even more than the classic Cabotine; too bad I never found Folie Douce in a full size. Here, heliotrope and blackcurrant take the lead, creating a succulent, sweet, and powdery combination. Framing them are mimosa, ylang-ylang, vanilla, iris, and woods. It fits perfectly today with its slightly sweet touch and that powdery sensation. I loved wearing it on my skin; sometimes I smell it on the bottle and it seems so coquettish and feminine. Wish someone who owned the full size could share their experience.