Fragrance is a funny thing for me. Strong scents, especially florals, can trigger an instant headache. Even a pleasant perfume can turn on me if I have a stressful day, and I can never wear it again without putting myself back into a fretful state. Mild fruit and vanilla scents seems to agree with me best, but I don't really like smelling like a dessert tray all day. So when I discovered Fracas de Robert Piguet I was in heaven. This white floral is so light and sweet that even on a day from hell I never feel overwhelmed.

Like so many things I love, this perfume is not exactly trendy. It was first introduced in 1948 and after a wild popularity has settled into comfortable status as a classic feminine fragrance. I saw it described as “the little black dress of perfumes” and it's very true. I never really thought much about the notes, but I just discovered Fracas is considered the ultimate tuberose fragrance. This explains why I loved it at first whiff, since tuberose has always been my favorite flower. Fracas takes that wonderful aroma and transforms it into a mature perfume that's all woman. When something can make you feel that good, it's worth every penny.