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Frénésie by Thomas Kosmala

Men Women 2018

Perfumer
Thomas Kosmala

Description

Frénésie by Thomas Kosmala is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2018, this composition features the olfactory signature of Thomas Kosmala. The top notes unfold with magnolia, bergamot, and saffron; the heart reveals gardenia, peony, osmanthus, and rose; while the base settles on musk, oud wood, incense, and amber.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 16%
  • Spring 31%
  • Summer 29%
  • Autumn 24%
  • Day 69%
  • Night 31%

Key notes

Community

184 votes

  • Positive 76%
  • Negative 13%
  • Neutral 11%
positive reviews 184 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterFeminine

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

765 votes

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Leading answer Spring

237 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Day

116 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Frénésie

Main accord floral Year 2018 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Thomas Kosmala

Frénésie by Thomas Kosmala is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2018, this composition features the olfactory signature of Thomas Kosmala. The top notes unfold with magnolia, bergamot, and saffron; the heart reveals gardenia, peony, osmanthus, and rose; while the base settles on musk, oud wood, incense, and amber.

Flowers Spices White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

101 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

106 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

118 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

96 votes

Community reviews

4 reviews

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  1. marisol santilla

    This little gem arrived today, and yes, it truly is a jewel. It smells of fresh fruit with woody notes. At first, it reminds me slightly of Bal d’Afrique, but only right at the start. What a lovely scent!

  2. marisol santilla

    This little gem arrived today, and it’s pure gold! Fresh fruit with woods; at first, it reminds me a bit of Bal d’Afrique, but only at the start. What a lovely scent!

  3. ZenNatsume

    What a surprise! This perfume is a powerful olfactory bomb; the oud appears immediately and is initially difficult to handle, being challenging and animalic. Gradually, the musk, amber, and a light touch of incense emerge. After 15 minutes, the oud becomes more gentle and sexy, giving way to an elegant, creamy gardenia with notes of magnolia and saffron. The bergamot adds just a touch of freshness, while the rose and peony are very noticeable in the background. After an hour, it evolves on my skin: I feel it’s unisex, with a slight feminine leaning, woody, lightly floral, and tremendously sexy. I love the power and the changes, which combine brilliantly with my skin, giving me the sensation of being on a Caribbean beach in spring, with bronzed skin and a touch of clean sweat. I wouldn’t recommend buying it blind because it is challenging, but without a doubt, it is a work of art in niche perfumery.

  4. ZenNatsume

    What a surprise! This perfume is truly an olfactory bomb. The oud launches straight away and is a bit hard to take in at first; it’s challenging and animalic. Gradually, other notes emerge: musk, amber, and a light touch of incense. After 15 minutes, the oud becomes more gentle and sexy, giving way to an elegant, creamy gardenia with hints of magnolia and saffron. The bergamot adds just a touch of freshness, while the rose and peony are very much in the background. After an hour, it evolves on my skin. I feel it’s totally unisex, slightly leaning feminine, woody, lightly floral, and tremendously sexy. I’m in love with the power and the shifts; they combine deliciously with my skin, giving me the sensation of being on a Caribbean beach in spring, with lightly bronzed skin and a touch of clean sweat. I wouldn’t recommend buying it blind because it is challenging, but without a doubt, it is a work of art in niche perfumery.