French Connection UK · 2012

Friction for Him EDT

French Connection UK Friction for Him
Longevity Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection CloseArm's length
Polarising Mixed
fresh uplifting skin-close

ocean breeze, crisp lavender, rum-kissed citrus

Scent Notes

Fresh
Top
Sea Water Sea Water Lavender Lavender Musk Musk Coconut Coconut Geranium Geranium Rum Rum Cardamom Cardamom Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange Leather Leather Amber Amber Patchouli Patchouli
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About This Perfume

French Connection UK Friction for Him comes across as ocean breeze, crisp lavender, rum-kissed citrus. Key notes are sea water, lavender and musk. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.

This eau de toilette is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for casual days and the office. Released in 2012.

Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and stays close to the skin.

Is it right for you?

  • Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
  • Sample first if: fresh is new territory for you.
  • Skip if: you want a scent other people notice from across the room.

Around $18.

Explore more: Fresh perfumes · Lavender perfumes · Musk perfumes · Coconut perfumes

Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual · office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict

Best for

Best for
  • Casual
  • Office
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The Brand

French Connection UK

Friction for Him and Friction for Her, both launched in 2012, are the most discussed perfumes from French Connection UK, the British fashion label, one fresh and aromatic, the other sweet and fruity. Its 9 perfumes on Scendira run from about $15 to $34.

Friction for Him and Friction for Her

Friction for Him is an Eau de Toilette that smells like an ocean breeze with crisp lavender and rum-kissed citrus, with sea water, lavender, coconut and rum among its notes.

Sweet berry and vanilla cream with fresh florals describes Friction for Her, an Eau de Parfum that opens on fruits, apple, peach and red berries.

Lavender perfumes includes Friction for Him. Not quite right? Try another name from the brands page.

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FAQ

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It smells like ocean breeze, crisp lavender, rum-kissed citrus. Key notes are sea water, lavender and musk.

Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and stays close to the skin.

It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office.

It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.

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