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Fendi by Fendi

Women 1985

Brand
Fendi
Perfumer
dsm-firmenich

Description

Fendi by Fendi is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1985, the nose behind this composition is dsm-firmenich. The top notes are coriander, cardamom, Brazilian rosewood, aldehydes, bergamot, mandarin and lemon; the heart notes include carnation, rose, cypress, ylang-ylang, geranium, jasmine and lily of the valley; and the base notes consist of spices, oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, amber, patchouli,…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 38%
  • Spring 13%
  • Summer 9.6%
  • Autumn 39%
  • Day 37%
  • Night 63%

Key notes

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1,489 votes

  • Positive 86%
  • Negative 12%
  • Neutral 1.6%
positive reviews 1.5 k community votes
LongevityVery long-lasting SillageStrong Best momentNight CharacterFeminine

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Leading answer I own it

3,681 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

1,032 votes

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Leading answer Night

701 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Fendi

Main accord woody Year 1985 Gender Women Perfumer dsm-firmenich

Fendi by Fendi is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1985, the nose behind this composition is dsm-firmenich. The top notes are coriander, cardamom, Brazilian rosewood, aldehydes, bergamot, mandarin and lemon; the heart notes include carnation, rose, cypress, ylang-ylang, geranium, jasmine and lily of the valley; and the base notes consist of spices, oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, cedar, tonka bean and vanilla.

Green, herbal and fougère Spices Woods and mosses Flowers White flowers Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Very long-lasting

455 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

481 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

237 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

178 votes

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  1. Mflores

    It’s aldehydes sweetened by wood, with tonka bean doing its part as it dries down, and vanilla peeking out shyly. A fragrance that defines a style: a refined and elegant lady. Perhaps not for blind buying, but they wouldn’t go far wrong if they did. I adore it and started wearing it in my 20s.

    • Vanilla
    • Aldehydes
    • Tonka bean

  2. Mflores

    Sweetened aldehydes dried out with wood and tonka bean, with vanilla also making an appearance. It defines a refined, elegant lady’s style; perhaps not for blind buying, but you couldn’t go far wrong. I adore it and started wearing it in my 20s.

    • Vanilla
    • Aldehydes
    • Tonka bean

  3. NayaPicon

    Be warned, do not buy blind. It is an out-of-production fragrance but far too strong. On my skin, the earthy and mossy notes linger and project until I feel dizzy. I had to gift it away.

    • Earthy
    • Mossy

  4. NayaPicon

    Careful, do not buy blind. Of course, it’s discontinued, but it is truly too strong. On me, the earthy and mossy notes are the ones that linger and project, and they make me feel dizzy beyond belief. I had to give it away.

    • Earthy
    • Mossy

  5. Kharynbranchet

    Oh, my beloved Fendi! I began using this bombshell at 22 after a birthday gift. I wore it on December nights and felt like the queen of the world. It is narcotic, intoxicating, and exquisite, like most fragrances made in Italy. It has never abandoned me since then. Although it is now discontinued, I still keep a bottle with several refills. I only use it in autumn and winter.

    • Winter
    • Autumn
    • Night

  6. La boricua

    I own this gem and it is a real steal of a perfume. It is no longer available, but it is a delight. Not everyone can wear it because it is potent, but delicious. It is a mysterious perfume for mature women. It must be applied moderately, because if you overdo it, it can be a bit annoying and bother those nearby. It is used on fresh and cold days, not in the heat. It lasts more than ten hours on the skin and on clothes for many days, even weeks. A gem that I keep for myself.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh

  7. I picked it up two years ago, two 100 ml bottles of eau de toilette. I keep it well because it is discontinued and hard to come by in Argentina. It is my favourite for winter. A unique fragrance: woody and spicy. I love it, it is an eighties gem. I give it 10 out of 10.

    • Woody
    • Winter

  8. Selene

    I love the campaign for this perfume, both the man and the woman versions; the two models appear together in some photos and look great. The image of a woman passionately kissing a beautiful Roman statue, pure elegance, mysticism, mystery, invites us to imagine. Perhaps later that stone boy will become the handsome model of flesh and bone we see afterwards, with perfect features, the handsome romantic. And speaking of the fragrance: Fendi seems like a union between Ungaro’s Diva and Paloma Picasso. It is spicy like Paloma, but has quite a bit of aldehyde like Diva. Although what separates it from the two and makes it distinct is its leather note and its peppercorns, there is where Fendi marks its autonomy. But the resemblance of the three is not so far off because the rose, carnation, moss, coriander, and amber are central parts of their constitutions. But Fendi grants with its spiced leather a distinct vision. Also, the woods play a more important role. It is narcotic, opulent, and refined. A must for lovers of eighties chypres. Many compare it to Chanel’s Coco, but for me Coco is more marked by cloves, mimosa, vanilla, and peach. Fendi is a bit darker due to its flirtation with leather notes and a sharper coriander. An eighties must. My review is based on an eau de toilette splash.

    • Vanilla
    • Amber
    • Carnation
    • Coriander

  9. charlotinable

    It drives me mad, it smells of cinnamon and vanilla and other exquisite things I cannot fully identify. It suits me divinely and I look after it carefully, as the original is not easy to find anymore. Thank goodness that in Mexico the FRAICHE replica line still carries it and it is identical. A divine gem of the glorious eighties, nothing for noses that are too sensitive or for tearful little girls, it is powerful in trail, longevity, and a bombshell of good punches back and forth. A masterpiece. I have an almost full original bottle that I only use for special occasions, and for everyday wear I have the fine replica which is already a great comfort to have.

    • Longevity
    • Vanilla

  10. VainillaDulce

    This beautiful Fendi perfume I consider a complete homage to woods; it is a fragrance where woody and spicy notes dominate and hypnotise me. Fendi is the perfume of an elegant, executive woman, dressed in a beautiful tailored suit with a feminine cut, impeccably coiffed and made up; that is the woman who wears Fendi. Fendi is an incomparable woody fragrance, where the exotic touch is given by the spices, the feminine part is contributed by small traces of flowers among which carnation stands out, and its slight sweetness is thanks to amber, patchouli, ylang-ylang, tonka bean, and vanilla. I have not heard of a perfume that even resembles it a little. Of extremely intense longevity and trail. Fendi is a strong fragrance for women of great presence, a beautiful vintage. Rating 10 out of 10.

    • Longevity
    • Vanilla
    • Woody
    • Tonka bean

  11. ETELVINA OLAN SANCHEZ

    Good afternoon. I’ve been wearing the traditional Fendi scent for 25 years; I simply adore the woody notes. I used it constantly and loved it because people would ask what I was wearing, say it smelled wonderful, and ask if I’d let them try it. Now they’re searching for it and saying it’s discontinued, but it will always remain my favourite. A big hug, Tabasco.

    • Woody

  12. Fendi is my favourite perfume, the best that has ever existed! I simply love it. Whenever someone travels to the US, I ask them to bring me four bottles. I’ve just finished my last one and I’m dying to buy it again.

    • Longevity

  13. Oh dear Naya, what bad luck mine… I’d give you my address so next time you get the same thing, you could send it to me instead. Fendi is Passion, a fragrance with the personality of an independent woman, in command of herself, very feminine and capable. If you want to smell of little flowers, try Chanel No 5 or similar. I always look for people returning from Miami to buy it for me. Thanks, Fendi.

  14. I was gifted this perfume and it didn’t last even a week. I gave it away in full; I didn’t like it a bit. It was very strong, overpowering and made me feel dizzy. I’m sorry Fendi, this just isn’t for me.

    • Longevity