Farouche by Parfums de la Bastide bottle
Parfums de la Bastide

Farouche

4.0/5 · 2 votes Masculine 2019
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.0/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day67
Night33
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Our take

Farouche is not a random assortment of herbal and woody notes. It is a deliberate argument for vetiver done with restraint, built for a man who wants presence without volume. The peppermint and immortelle do not fight for space. They sit beside the labdanum and vetiver as equals, creating a profile that refuses to lean too far into any single direction. This is a composition that values balance over impact, and that choice defines its entire character.

The opening is bright and quick, but it is not the point of the fragrance. The real work happens later, when the labdanum and vetiver begin to dominate the air around you. This is where the scent proves its worth, moving through a thick amber and earthy texture that feels grounded. The immortelle adds a sweet, hay-like warmth that keeps the resin from feeling too heavy, while the musky undertones pull the entire mixture close to the skin.

This dry, herbal warmth belongs in the middle of a busy day. Picture a sunlit courtyard where stone walls hold the heat and the air smells of dry grass and crushed leaves. The green and warm spicy accords fit this scene perfectly, offering a clean, natural finish that complements the outdoors rather than overpowering it. It is a scent for movement and light, not for closed rooms or dark corners.

It is a walk through a field of wild herbs, where the dust rises gently around your boots.

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