Vendor: French Connection UK
Friction Pulse
Lavender and mandarin with rum-soaked fruit, dry leather
$15.22
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French Connection UK · 2004
Him EDT
Longevity
Moderate3-5 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Divisive
fresh
aromatic
uplifting
skin-close
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
French Connection UK Him comes across as cool herbal tea with lavender and rosemary. It opens with lavender, rosemary and basil, moves into tea and sage and settles on vanilla and patchouli. 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 2004.
Wearers report that it wears for a few hours, and stays close to the skin. Plan to reapply on a long day.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aromatic for casual days.
- Sample first if: you are unsure about strong aromatic notes; this one divides opinion.
- Skip if: you want one spray to last all day.
Around $16.
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Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual · office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
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.
More from French Connection UK
Vendor: French Connection UK
Friction for Him
ocean breeze, crisp lavender, rum-kissed citrus
$18.49
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Vendor: French Connection UK
Friction for Her
Sweet berry and vanilla cream with fresh florals
$17.00
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Vendor: French Connection UK
French Connection Woman/Femme
Bright mandarin and apple, soapy neroli musk
$19.95
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French Connection Man/Homme
cool sage air, green citrus, soft sandalwood
$17.73
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Vendor: French Connection UK
Late Night Him
Sweet spiced pear, clove, with woody freshness
$33.97
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool herbal tea with lavender and rosemary. It opens with lavender, rosemary and basil, moves into tea and sage and settles on vanilla and patchouli.
Wearers report that it wears for a few hours, and stays close to the skin. Plan to reapply on a long day.
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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