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The world first encountered Passion Men by Franck Olivier in 2008. A masculine fragrance belonging to the spicy and east families. Released in eau de toilette.
France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
A great perfume doesn't need lengthy explanations — it speaks for itself. The official website of Franck Olivier — http://www.oriflame.com.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Passion Men unfolds as an expressive line of development, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of Franck Olivier is evident from the opening to the final trail. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette keeps the right density and pace of development.
The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Balsamic, Aromatic, Citrus and Musc without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Wood and Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which clarifies the composition character.
In the top tier you meet invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot, Mandarin and Pink pepper.
At the core of development you sense Cinnamon, Cypress, Mint and Nutmeg carrying a spicy-aromatic direction.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy, Wood and Aromatic. The framework further includes Balsamic, Gourmet and Musk.
Overall Passion Men holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best experienced through real development.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Franck Olivier |
| Segment | Premium perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.sodip.fr |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Sodip |
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