Fougère

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An original bottle of Fougère Royale by Houbigant, created by the perfumer Paul Parquet in 1882[1]
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Script error: No such module "Lang"., Script error: No such module "IPA"., is one of the main olfactive families of perfumes. The name comes from the French language word for "fern". Script error: No such module "Lang". perfumes are made with a blend of fragrances: top-notes are sweet, with the scent of lavender flowers; as the more volatile components evaporate, the scents of oakmoss, derived from a species of lichen and described as woody, sharp and slightly sweet, and coumarin, similar to the scent of new-mown hay, become noticeable. Aromatic Script error: No such module "Lang"., a derivative of this class, contains additional notes of herbs, spice and/or wood.[2]

The name originated with Houbigant Parfum's Fougère Royale. This perfume, created by Houbigant owner Paul Parquet in 1882, was later added to the scent archives known as the Osmothèque, in Versailles, France.[1] Houbigant re-introduced this fragrance in 2010.[2]

Perfumes of this type are especially popular as fragrances for men.[1] Many modern Script error: No such module "Lang". perfumes have various citrus, herbaceous, green, floral and animalic notes included. The most common additions to the basic fragrance blend include vetiver and geranium. Bergamot is often present to add sharpness to the lavender top-note.

Examples of men's fragrances which fall into the Script error: No such module "Lang". class include Sartorial by Penhaligon's, Brut by Fabergé, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Azzaro Pour Homme, Boss by Hugo Boss, Prada for Men, Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein, Canoe for Men by Dana, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme, Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche, Tabac for Men, Michael for Men by Michael Kors, Clubman Pinaud After Shave and Special Reserve, Polo Green and Chaps by Ralph Lauren, Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent, Bracken Man by Amouage, and English Blazer by Yardley London.[1][2]

Lately a lot of companies started selling unisex and female Script error: No such module "Lang". fragrances, e.g. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent and Coffee Break by Maison Margiela.

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Further reading

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  • New Perfume Handbook Editor N. Groom, Springer Science & Business Media, 1997, Template:ISBN, 9780751404036

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