Fracas by Robert Piguet and Agatha by Agatha Brown
June 7th, 2006
Fracas and Agatha aren’t necessarily smell-alikes. What connects these scents together for me is the presence of a luscious, creamy tuberose. Fracas features the notes of bergamot, orange blossom, leafy green, peach, tuberose, jasmine, carnation, pink geranium, gardenia, lilly of the valley, iris, sandalwood, musk, moss, and cedar. The notes for Agatha are: jasmine, tuberose, spicy persimmon, passion fruit, woods, amber, and myrrh. Upon first application, they’re rather distant. Agatha starts out with a pronounced tuberose, fruit, and jasmine blend. Fracas, on the other hand, greets you with a subtle bergamot, peach, and orange blossom combo, gradually morphing into a creamy flowery tuberose. Fracas is definitely more complex in composition. If I had to describe them in short, I’d say Agatha is a fruity tuberose, and Fracas is a green flowery tuberose. They’re both quite heady and creamy. Upon drydown, Agatha stays faithful to the luscious, fruity tuberose with some amber undertones while Fracas reveals creamy tuberose with added touches of moss and cedar.
Fracas is available at various fragrance discount sites. Agatha can be purchased directly from the Agatha online shop.
Image source: www.sephora.com and www.agatha.com
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6 Comments
1. Elle | June 8th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
I’ve always wanted to be able to wear Fracas, but no matter how often I try and what formulation I use, it just doesn’t work on me. So *why* do I suddenly feel I must try Agatha? I think the spicy persimmon is what has me reeled in. I like her other fragrances, but don’t madly adore them. Maybe this one will do it for me.
2. Ina | June 8th, 2006 at 12:12 pm
I think you might very well like Agatha.
3. Tigs | June 9th, 2006 at 11:54 pm
Just thought I’d let you know I quite like this feature (smell alikes)!
4. Ina | June 10th, 2006 at 5:49 pm
Thanks, Tigs!
5. Victoria | June 11th, 2006 at 10:10 am
The closest match to Fracas was the discontinued Versace Blonde. It was really just Fracas, but slighly altered.
6. Ina | June 11th, 2006 at 12:46 pm
Hi, V.! I’ve never tried Versace Blonde. Interesting!