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Fame (EDP)

2012

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Versions Timeline

2012

Fame EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$120 – $180

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Honorine BlancNathalie LorsonRichard Herpin

"Lady Gaga Fame EDP is the debut fragrance from Lady Gaga, launched in 2012 and widely marketed as the first black eau de parfum. Despite its dark visual concept, the scent itself is generally described as a sweet floral with smoky and honeyed nuances rather than a heavy gothic composition. The fragrance was promoted around a non-traditional 'push-pull technology' concept instead of a classic note pyramid. Its core note set centers on belladonna, incense, honey, saffron, apricot, jasmine sambac, and tiger orchid, creating a soft dark-floral effect with fruity sweetness. Fame became one of the more recognizable celebrity fragrances of its era thanks to its unusual black juice and distinctive claw-capped bottle. It remains especially nostalgic for fans of early-2010s pop culture and celebrity perfumery."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Alluring
Mysterious
Playful
Warm
Youthful

Occasions

Date
Night Out
Party
Casual

Fun Facts

It was heavily promoted as the first ever black eau de parfum, with the liquid appearing black in the bottle but turning invisible when sprayed.

The fragrance launch was tied to Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories in association with Coty and featured a high-concept campaign directed by Steven Klein.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
SmokyFloralSpicySweetFruityPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

belladonna
incense
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

honey
apricot
saffron
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

jasmine sambac
tiger orchid

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Reviews commonly describe Fame as a sweet floral with honey, apricot, and soft incense rather than the shocking or ultra-dark scent suggested by its marketing. Wearers often praise the bottle, nostalgic appeal, and unusual black liquid concept. Feedback on performance is mixed, with many finding it moderate in projection and lasting around several hours, while some report it works especially well in fall and winter. A minority of reviewers feel it can turn powdery or old-fashioned on certain skin chemistry.”

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