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Home Fragrances Guy Laroche Fidji
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Eau de toilette

Guy Laroche Fidji

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Gender:
Female
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

Fidji by Guy Laroche is an iconic eau de toilette, released in 1966.

Founded by visionary Guy Laroche, this French fashion house has been renowned for bold decisions since 1957, and Fidji embodies its spirit of elegance and innovation.

As a female fragrance from the Floral family, it offers an exquisite composition in the eau de toilette format, perfectly suited for everyday wear.

Positioning and Wearability

Fidji has a medium trail, making it refined and unobtrusive—it leaves a light trace that attracts attention without excessive intensity.

For optimal effect, it is recommended to use 1 to 2 sprays on the skin and enter the cloud when applying to clothing, ensuring even distribution.

This fragrance is excellent for spring and summer days, as well as for romantic evenings, thanks to its floral character.

Creators and Influence

The creator of this masterpiece was perfumer Josephine Catapano, whose talent gave Fidji unique depth and complexity.

Its release in 1966 strengthened Guy Laroche's reputation as a brand combining fashion with exquisite perfumery, and it remains a symbol of the era, inspiring new generations.

Similar Fragrances

If you enjoyed Fidji, you might be interested in other exquisite compositions such as Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, Guerlain Idylle Duet, and Bill Blass Nude.

These fragrances share floral and feminine notes, offering alternatives to expand your collection.

For more information, visit the official website: http://www.guylaroche.com.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

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

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

At the opening, Fidji greets you with refreshing citrus notes of bergamot and lemon, which intertwine with green galbanum and delicate flowers — hyacinth, iris, and tuberose.

In the heart of the fragrance, aldehydes add a shimmering lightness, while spicy cloves bring piquancy.

A rich floral bouquet unfolds through iris, jasmine, rose, violet, and exotic ylang-ylang. On the base, warm accords of ambergris and oakmoss create a cozy, enveloping aura.

Woody notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver add structure, while resins and musk conclude the composition with longevity and sensuality.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Guy Laroche
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.guylaroche.com
Year of production 1966
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder L'Oréal

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Galbanum
Galbanum
Note photo Hyacinth
Hyacinth
Note photo Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Note photo Clove
Clove
Note photo Iris
Iris
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Oak moss
Oak moss
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli

Top notes

Bergamot Galbanum Hyacinth Iris Lemon Tuberose

Heart notes

Aldehydes Clove Iris Jasmine Rose Violet ylang-ylang

Base notes

Ambergris Oak moss Patchouli Resins Sandalwood Vetiver musk

Families

Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

based on 20 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
5%
Unisex
21%
Female
74%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
100%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
16%
Spring
Spring
24%
Summer
Summer
28%
Autumn
Autumn
32%
For what style / mood
Casual
20%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
40%
Sporty
40%
For what age
under 18
44%
18-25 years old
12%
26-35 years old
12%
36-45 years
10%
46+ years old
12%
Any
10%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
10%
Enter the cloud
20%
1-2 atomisations
40%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
10%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
100%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
40%
1-2 atomisations
20%
2-3 atomisations
10%
3-4 atomisations
10%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
25%
Exoticism
25%
Luxury
17%
Euphoria
8%
Passion
8%
Joy
17%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Excellent quality
5
Spray
Spray
Excellent quality
5
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Excellent quality
5
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I don't have parents in the usual sense, but I'm proud to be the granddaughter of the most wonderful grandmother. Ever since I was in university, I always saved money to buy her something special. The fragrance I'm talking about consists of 20 unique components, and you don't often find such things nowadays. It blends notes of vetiver, jasmine, and lemon, creating a floral-herbal sillage. Bergamot adds a bit of bitterness, and iris gives a light powdery feel. If you wear this fragrance, people on the street definitely won't ask you for directions. These are perfumes with character, creating a barrier against unwanted intrusions into your space and giving you an air of mystery. For me, Fidji, Climat, and Magie Noire are all different facets of the same masterpiece called French Classic. Such a woman is as if enveloped in a veil of luxury, she has a history and character, and both these aspects are executed with impeccable taste and poise. These perfumes are for a strong nature, for someone who doesn't strive to please everyone, but knows how to impress ✨
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I received this perfume as a New Year's gift from a friend, and now I associate it only with winter holidays. The scent, in my opinion, suits brunettes, especially those with a sensual and sexy aura. Honestly, I can't immediately say if I like it or not - there's something mysterious about it
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Fidji is worth trying only in its old version, the new one is just a pale shadow. And even if you try it, it's not a given that you'll like it. They are so peculiar, I sniffed a few and remained indifferent 🤷‍♀️ Maybe if I were older and could wear them, the impression would be different
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The scent evokes bitterness and tartness. You immediately feel it's from the past. At first, jasmine with bergamot is noticeable, and then only hyacinth and iris. Despite my love for these notes, especially flowers with an oniony nuance, wearing this perfume would be difficult, it's too heavy. In modern fragrances, these notes sound much lighter
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4
The fragrance is truly sunny and warm, with bright resinous notes. Fruits and aldehydes add an interesting accent, as if it's imbued with sunbeams. There's a bit of tartness, and a dusty quality gives it a special charm. The scent, though with a retro touch, is still captivating. Overall, quite an intriguing perfume that doesn't leave you indifferent
5/5
5
I've used quite a few bottles of this fragrance. It brings back such pleasant memories of the sea for me. This scent truly brings joy. Bright, rich, beautiful, and warm - it just draws you in 🌊
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5
The fragrance is indeed not simple. It's not that easy to appreciate. But at the same time, it's quite decent, it doesn't cause repulsion. However, the brand itself doesn't attract me. It doesn't spark interest. And, in my opinion, this perfume isn't for everyone 🌸
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5
This fragrance has become something of a signature for me, but it hasn't lost its uniqueness and interest. I adore it, and my husband is simply thrilled when he smells it on someone else. I can't quite say if I like it or not, but there's definitely something captivating about it )
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5
A fragrance that's hard to describe in one word. It's feminine and multi-layered, with floral-powdery accents that seem to dance on the skin. There's something retro about it, as well as a light herbaceous nuance that adds mystery. It shimmers like light and leaves behind a feeling of something unusual
3/5
3
A floral, delicate fragrance with a respectable sillage. In 1999, it made an impression. It was a fleeting fling, a chance encounter that ended quickly. The memories remained, like of a noble man, but, honestly, it's not quite my thing
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5
I perceive this fragrance as fresh floral, with green notes and a light chypre base where the bitterness of galbanum clearly stands out. But! It's so exquisite, beautiful, and feminine that it's hard to believe it was created so long ago. To this day, it's still relevant. A true French masterpiece! ))
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You definitely can't call Fidji a business-like fragrance. On the contrary, it's very delicate and feminine. The perfumes, of course, are not cheap. As for EDT, I might try it, but the composition raises questions - what if it's very different from the perfume? This fragrance, in my opinion, seems to become a part of you when you start wearing it. It reflects your inner world and creates a feeling of coziness and comfort
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4
I remember the first French perfumes I ever tried. The 15 ml bottle was simply gorgeous! I wore them in high school, and the scent was so amazing that just a couple of drops made even my school uniform retain the smell for several days. I don't understand why everyone talks about warm and cool skin. A scent either exists or it doesn't, and it doesn't depend on the skin. Modern fragrances, as a rule, aren't pleasing - a maximum of 5-6 hours and that's it. I haven't tried the new Fidji, so I can't say anything about them. But I believe that only the best fragrances await us in the future!!
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4
My mom had these perfumes. Their scent was incredibly deep and lingering, truly enveloping. I remember from childhood how it captivated me. We recently tried to find them, but alas, without success. In stores, there's only eau de toilette in sprays, and in that form, all the essence and individuality of the fragrance are lost. It's not at all what's needed. The perfumes seem to merge with the skin, while the perfumery sounds quite commonplace, though pleasant. If anyone knows where to get these perfumes, please let me know :)
5/5
5
Fidji completely changed my views on classic vintage fragrances. It's amazing how accurately the fresh and transparent scent of a spring morning is conveyed! Huge thanks to the creators for this masterpiece 🌸
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