Frivole vs By Invitation

Shared character

Both Frivole and By Invitation feature a floral profile built around jasmine, peony, and lily of the valley. They share common base and top elements including bergamot, lemon, musk, and patchouli, resulting in shared accords of floral, woody, fruity, fresh, and white floral.

How they differ

Frivole focuses on citrus and green elements, utilizing notes of mandarin orange, green mandarin orange, tangerine, and iris/orris to create citrus, green, and earthy accords. In contrast, By Invitation leans into sweet and ambery directions, incorporating rose, red fruits, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, and praline to create sweet, powdery, and ambery (oriental) accords.

Who each suits

Frivole suits those who prefer citrus, green, and earthy floral compositions. By Invitation suits those who prefer sweet, powdery, and ambery oriental compositions.