Fraîche Badiane

Fresh Summer in a Bottle

Fraîche Badiane starts with a lemon note that has a touch of bigarrade mixed with an orange-mandarin component.  It is sunny and full of olfactory light rays. This opening is uplifting indeed.

 In the drydown a soft patchouli is added, and the freshness slowly morphs into a green component with hints of basis. Anise emerges and on my skin dominates the latter stages, developing a pleasant powderiness that lasts until the end. 

Moderate sillage, very good projection and an excellent ten hours of longevity; the last half being the powdery anise.  A summery fresh scent that ends on a deeper and sweeter note without ever being too heavy, sweet or cloying. Very nice indeed.

3.75/5