Robert Piguet, Fracas, 'Disturbance', Tuberose, 240 mls. or 8 oz. Flacon, Eau de Toilette, 1948, 1950, Paris, France ..

Acknowledged by peers, the women he dressed, and the press as “the most Parisian of fashion designers”, Robert Piguet, while programmed to be a financier, was, in fact, destined to become one of the legendary figures of haute couture. Robert Piguet was born in Switzerland. At 17, in the face of heavy opposition from his family, he left Yverdon for Paris where he found employment first with Redfern and later with Paul Poiret, his lifelong friend and quite possibly, the most influential designer in the history of haute couture.

In 1933, having completed his training at two of the most important fashion houses of the Twentieth century, Piguet opened his own house in the Rue de Cirque. There he became known for the delicacy and reserve of his morning and afternoon dresses, a certain flamboyance of color in clothes for evening and for the perfect cut of his thin grey flannel suits .. every collection a reflection of his infallible eye, refined simplicity and the quality that most defined Piguet: elegance. In style. In character. In inspiration.

Charming and aristocratic, a connoisseur of literature, painting and the decorative arts, by 1938, Piguet’s success and reputation were such that he was presiding over his new and beautiful salon .. almost operatic in its opulence .. at the Rond Point des Champs Elysee. Among the most prestigious of addresses, the House became destination for the elite of all Paris .. the great beauties of fashion and the distinguished luminaries drawn from the worlds of theatre and the arts. In fact, upon Piguet’s death, Jean Cocteau, a dear and trusted friend, as was Colette and the great director, Jean Marais, wrote of Piguet “he loved, he invented, he gave .. a generous and vibrant member of our team.”

And, then, of course, there are the fragrances .. a contribution of unrivalled magnitude. It has been observed that Piguet’s perfumes .. Bandit, Fracas and Baghari, “have a particular feel, very characteristic of his trademarks: strict adherence to good taste, true luxury, a horror of the commonplace and an innate sense of seduction” True classics of timeless beauty and value that endure far beyond season and trend.

Fracas was first launched in 1948 and then reissued in 1998. Intoxicating fragrance in Parisian style, known for its refined simplicity, and as an object of desire for women all over the world. Fracas is glamorous and comfortable at the same time, modern and provocative. It is ultra feminine and sexy!

The Robert Piguet house has celebrated the 60th anniversary of the fragrance Fracas. The composition of this fragrance is enchanting … It opens with freshly sweet notes of bergamot, mandarin, and lilac. The heart brings lovely fusion of white flowers. Tuberose, exuberant and seductive, nicely blends with pure, clear and intensive notes of jasmine, white narcissus, gardenia, lily of the valley and white iris, with a hint of orange blossom and violet embraced by sandalwood, vetiver and sensual musk in the base.

Top notes are Peach, Orange Blossom, Hyacinth, Green Leaves, Mandarin Orange, and Bergamot
Heart notes are Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia, Osmanthus, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, White Iris, Violet Root, Coriander, Rose Geranium, and Rose
Base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Oak Moss, Vetiver and Cedar

Fracas has been a favorite of many stars, and most especially of Madonna! Offered here is of this great fragrance in the wonderful 8 oz. flacon of this lovely fragrance in the eau de toilette version. Hard to find a vintage bottle of this great fragrance nowadays .. and the eau de toilette is absolutely stunning .. It is every bit as wonderful as the parfum extrait. It comes with its original presentation box, which is a still in good shape. Very little evaporation has occurred over the years .. A real treasure ..