The sad news fell on the evening of June 11, announced very simply by Thomas Dutronc. “Mom left…”, published the musician and singer on social networks. Françoise Hardy passed away at the age of 80. Behind her, the singer leaves nearly 60 years of career, 28 albums and many fans.
For more than 20 years, the idol of sixties was battling serious health problems from which she was exhausted. After developing cancer of the lymphatic system in the early 2000s and cancer of the pharynx in 2019, Françoise Hardy only aspired to “leave soon and quickly, without too many challenges”. This is what she confided in the columns of Paris Match.
Françoise Hardy was an inspiring beauty icon for all generations
If the circumstances of her death remain unclear, her public wishes to keep an image of her in full health in their memory. This is perhaps why photos of a younger Françoise Hardy have massively invaded the Web as a tribute. Throughout her life, the muse of the yé-yé years was considered a true fashion and beauty icon.
Her signature hairstyle, her way of makeup, her androgynous look, her modern look… The one who shared the life of Jacques Dutronc has continued to inspire generations. However, a question persists: what was the perfume worn by the interpreter of All the boys and girls ?
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Françoise Hardy: what was the perfume worn by the singer?
In the 1960s, when Françoise Hardy was starting to make a name for herself in the music industry, she wore a very specific fragrance: Eau de Fraîcheur de Weil. This floral and green perfume, intended for both women and men, was launched in 1961. And guess who was chosen to become its muse?
After wearing it for a long time, Françoise Hardy became the face of this scent, just like Mireille Darc. At the time, Thomas Dutronc’s mother posed lying on the grass next to the bottle. The laughing look, highlighted by her iconic eyeliner, and the bangs blowing in the wind. An authentic and natural decor, which says a lot about the trail of this perfume!
Focus on Françoise Hardy’s favorite perfume with floral and fruity notes
Here are the notes of Eau de Fraîcheur from Weil :
- Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin and Pink Pepper.
- Heart notes: Jasmine, Mimosa, Rose, Violet and Peach Blossom.
- Base notes: Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.
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This fragrance by Jean-Pierre Weil won the favor of Françoise Hardy at one of the key moments of her life: the start of her career! A little-known anecdote about the unforgettable singer, whose funeral is planned for Thursday June 20, 2024, at the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris.
