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Untold Eau Fraiche
by Elizabeth Arden
Untold Eau Fraiche presents a soft, elegant freshness that feels both modern and timeless. Its core is a clean, green tea foundation layered with pear, mandarin orange, and white floral notes, creating a light, airy scent that evokes spring and summer with gentle ease. The drydown features subtle cashmere wood and musk, lending a warmth that softens the initial citrus and green opening. This fragrance bears resemblance to Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche and Elizabeth Arden's original Green Tea, but with more floral depth and a slightly gourmand character, hinting at cream brûlée and wood like pencil shavings. It wears close to the skin with moderate sillage, ideal for daytime use in warm weather. The scent is favorably described as refined, simple, and wearable—perfect for offices, casual outings, or when a fresh, down-to-earth aroma is desired. Though longevity is moderate and silage slight, many users express deep affection for its quiet sophistication and refreshing character, despite its discontinuation. The bottle’s iridescent shell design and metal band draw mixed reaction—some find it delicate and beautiful, others critique its sleek, stark band as ill-fitting.
Pros
- +Soft, elegant, and wearable freshness ideal for spring and summer.
- +Favorable comparison to Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche and Elizabeth Arden’s classic Green Tea, with added complexity and wood notes.
- +Light, non-invasive sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for office or daytime wear.
Cons
- −Shorter longevity than expected, fading significantly within a few hours.
- −The metal band on the bottle is frequently criticized as unattractive and cheap-looking.
- −Mildly divisive scent chemistry—some find a cloying first impression or an unintentionally birdcage-like note on dry skin.