Fragile
Fragile by Jean Paul Gaultier is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1999 in the designer price tier. It opens with mandarin, plum and freesia, moves into tuberose, jasmine and rose and dries down to vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Plum Dark, wine-like and slightly stewed. Autumnal.
- Freesia Crisp, slightly peppery floral. Clean and a bit synthetic in a good way.
Heart
- Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
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