Ashes by Franck Boclet
Men Women 2016
Description
Ashes by Franck Boclet is a spicy aromatic fragrance launched in 2016, designed for men and women. Its composition, signed by the perfumer, unfolds with a vibrant opening accord of absinthe and cloves. The heart reveals a woody elegance with Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar, guaiac wood, and patchouli, while the base settles on a warm and enveloping blend of incense,…
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Key notes
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Top
Wormwood (Absinthe)
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Heart
Atlas Cedar
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Base
incense
Community
270 votes
- Positive 81%
- Negative 8.1%
- Neutral 11%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
828 votes
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Leading answer Like it
270 votes
Season
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232 votes
Time of day
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119 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Ashes
Ashes by Franck Boclet is a spicy aromatic fragrance launched in 2016, designed for men and women. Its composition, signed by the perfumer, unfolds with a vibrant opening accord of absinthe and cloves. The heart reveals a woody elegance with Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar, guaiac wood, and patchouli, while the base settles on a warm and enveloping blend of incense, woody notes, amber, and musk.
Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
122 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
141 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
91 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
70 votes
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3 reviews
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I like the scent, but it’s a bit much. For the price, I expected more than just a pleasant aroma; I was looking for novelty, evolution, and potency, yet I found something decent but ordinary, with poor longevity and projection. It starts with an intense, raw clove note, which is the fragrance’s best part, before moving to a smoky, liturgical incense that doesn’t win me over. I think designer perfumes like Gentleman EDP cover this niche more effectively.
To be honest, I’m not entirely objective here as I generally don’t enjoy Ashes perfumes. I have a small bottle of Ponsa Barcelona and they smell very similar, but Ponsa feels more natural and dense; Ashes seems far too light for a 40% essential oil concentration. It’s very woody, smelling of freshly cut timber, with a smoky incense touch (nothing sweet or amber-like) and sharp spices like clove from the outset. I wouldn’t wear it; I use the Ponsa to sleep in due to its naturalness, whereas this one feels less natural and I’ll struggle to finish the sample. For those who enjoy this style, it’s a gem: it is exactly what it is, without asking for forgiveness. I see it as a daily wear for cold or temperate climates, as the smoky note can become suffocating. It seems more masculine, though that’s relative; there are certainly women comfortable with it, just as I enjoy ‘feminine’ perfumes that identify more with me than this. The image it projects is of an older man from the past, reinforcing his masculinity, the type who shaves daily but doesn’t wax. Hahaha. Don’t buy this if you’re looking for something sexy; it’s more about differentiation, an olfactory experience, or a statement of ‘here I am’. Scent: 7, Longevity: 8, Projection: 6, Value for money: 5, Versatility: 6, Originality: 6, Overall: 6.5
To be honest, I’m not entirely objective here as I generally don’t enjoy this type of perfume. I have a small bottle of Ponsa Barcelona and they smell very similar, but Ponsa feels more natural and is much denser and more intense. Ashes seems far too light to contain the purported 40% natural essential oils. It’s a very woody aroma (the base smells like freshly cut timber) with a smoky, balsamic touch from the incense, nothing sweet or amber-like. From the start, it has a strong spicy character, with sharp spices like clove. I wouldn’t wear it; I use the Ponsa to sleep or relax due to that naturalness, whereas with this one I’ll struggle to finish the sample. For those who enjoy this style, it’s a gem because it is exactly what it is, without asking anyone’s permission. I see it as daily wear for cold or temperate climates, as the smoky point can become suffocating. It seems more masculine, though that’s relative; there are certainly women comfortable with it, just as I enjoy ‘feminine’ perfumes that identify more with me than this. The image it projects is of an older man from the past, reinforcing his masculinity, the type who shaves daily but doesn’t wax. Hahaha. Don’t buy this if you’re looking for something sexy; it’s more about differentiation, as an olfactory experience or to say ‘here I am’. Scent: 7, Longevity: 8, Projection: 6, Value for money: 5, Versatility: 6, Originality: 6, Overall: 6.5