French Affair by Ex Nihilo

Name: French Affair
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Rating: 7.5 (132 reviews)

2017unisex

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

7.5/10

132 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

French Affair by Ex Nihilo is a popular Floral Chypre perfume for women and men. French Affair came out in 2017. French Affair was created by Quentin Bisch. The top notes include Bergamot, Lychee, Violet leaf and Violet leaf absolute; middle notes include Cedarwood, Rose, Atlas cedar and Rose absolute; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Most wearers reach for it in spring and autumn. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Spring and autumn (62% of season votes)
Worn by: Unisex, no group has a majority of votes
Smells mainly: floral, chypre, spicy

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

13 notes

French Affair features 13 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

132 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

118 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

118 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

156 season votes

Spring31%
Summer22%
Autumn30%
Winter17%

Who wears it

Men41%
Unisex19%
Women40%

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