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Eau de parfum
Fargeot Soie
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Fargeot Soie
Fargeot Soie is a women’s eau de parfum launched in 2023 by the Australian niche house Fargeot.
It is an expressive fruity chypre fragrance in which a juicy berry facet meets floral transparency and warm woody-vanillic depth.
The name Soie, meaning “silk,” perfectly conveys the impression of the composition: it feels soft in texture yet leaves a distinct, confident trail.
Within Fargeot’s DNA, the contrast between natural freshness and a rich, almost velvety base is especially intriguing here.
Soie does not aim to be a neutral everyday perfume: it is a fragrance with character, created for those who love slightly sweet berries, patchouli, and comforting balsamic nuances in one composition.
Development and Mood
The opening greets you with tart blackcurrant and strawberry: the berry accord is not candy-like, but fuller-bodied, with a distinctive tang and vibrant juiciness.
Pink lotus adds an airy floral veil, keeping the opening from becoming overly straightforwardly sweet.
At the heart of the composition, ambrette unfolds with its soft musky, seed-like nuance.
The fragrance then gradually grows warmer: benzoin lends resinous smoothness, sandalwood adds creamy woodiness, while vanilla softens the patchouli and makes the trail more enveloping.
As a result, Fargeot Soie blends fruity, floral, green, woody, gourmand, and balsamic accents without any sense of haste between its stages of development.
Trail and How to Wear It
Soie is said to have a very strong trail, making it capable of becoming the main accent of your look.
Start with a moderate application and give it time to develop on the skin: the rich base may project more vividly in warm weather and indoors.
For a more delicate presence, spray the perfume onto clothing from a distance and test the fabric’s reaction beforehand.
This eau de parfum is best suited to cool weather, evening outings, dates, and days when you want to add sensuality and presence to your look.
However, the berry-and-lotus opening also allows Soie to be worn during the day, especially with a light application.
It is a compliment-getting scent for lovers of noticeable fruity chypre fragrances with a soft, sweet aftertaste.
Similar Fragrances
To further explore a similar mood, try Tiziana Terenzi Kirke: both fragrances share a striking fruity expressiveness and a noticeable trail.
Fargeot Soie, however, develops in its own way, through floral lotus, ambrette, and a warmer benzoin-and-sandalwood base.
Escada Magnetism and Mauboussin Mauboussin may also appeal to those seeking rich, feminine compositions with a fruity or sensually oriental facet.
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