uk/perfume/For-Him/Men%27s-Aftershave-%26-Perfume/Fcuk-Friction-Him-100ml-EDT/p/549087" on this server. Despite this lowering of the profile, French Connection remains known as "fcuk", particularly by the UK press. Companies target teens with "Scent to Bed" ad campaign Archived 2007-07-15 at the Wayback Machine, American Family Association. The fragrance does offer flexibility or versatility as it can be worn to any event at any time of the year - just take the bottle with you to reapply (frequently) as needed.

To quote one of my golfing buddies on a trip in years past, "Harry, your coffee ain't bad - but, it is not that good either. It does not last very long only 3-4 hours on my skin I put it on 5 hours ago and can not even smell a trace right now.

Green banana is occasionally there, a few wilted pieces of lavender also gasp their last breath - smothered by the citrus, and someone spilled their booze over the top. Stephen Marks, who started out in business in 1969 as the Stephen Marks brand, established French Connection in 1972 – a year after the film of the same name was released. No compliments on this one thus far and it may not be worn enough to provide any follow-up down the road.

The success of the branding in raising French Connection's profile led to similar tactics from other organisations. com/fragrance/fragrance-for-him/mens-aftershave/french-connection-fcuk-friction-him-edt-aftershave-150ml/p/mp-00021022" on this server. French Connection represents the majority of French Connection Group's revenue (some 88 per cent in 2014), however it owns a number of other clothing/homewear brands, including YMC, Great Plains and TOAST. Setting aside the obvious marketing silliness "FCUK" launched with, French Connection's Friction burns me up. Fcuk Friction Her and Friction Him (2012) – Women's perfume includes notes of coconut and vanilla, men's includes citrus.In fact, layering this with suntan lotion or a bottle of that Coconut Vanilla body spray Walgreens sells would improve this. Being deliberately similar to the taboo word " fuck", French Connection's use of "fcuk" caused widespread controversy. Friction is not a bad fragrance - it starts out with citrus and musk notes that finishes into a decent spicy fragrance. Initially designed as a mid-market women's brand, he has said the name came about because he managed to acquire a large shipment of Indian cheesecloth shirts – via a French contact – that could be resold in the UK at a large profit.

Mr Justice Rattee refused to grant an injunction, describing French Connection's use of the initialism as "a tasteless and obnoxious campaign. French Connection began using the branding " fcuk" (usually written in lowercase) in advertising after 1991 when Marks regained control. The geranium leaf is also there, mostly to remind you citrus isn't the only thing unpleasant thing about this. I do like the bottle and packaging - it gives the impression of an expensive and high-end fragrance. French Connection launched a trademark infringement case in the London High Court challenging the owner of "First Consultants UK Ltd", a computer company, over its use of the "fcuk" initialism.French Connection (also branded as FCUK or fcuk) is a UK-based global retailer and wholesaler of fashion clothing, accessories and homeware. Fcuk Her and Fcuk Him (2003) – Original women's perfume by Zirh/Shiseido and men's perfume by James Krivda.