- Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle — Floral, powdery and vanilla; opens with peach and aldehydes and dries down to vanilla and sandalwood.
- Bigarade Concentrée — Citrus, fresh spicy and woody; opens with bitter orange and pink pepper and dries down to cedarwood.
- Carnal Flower — Floral, white floral and citrus; opens with eucalyptus and melon and dries down to white musk and animal notes.
- Dans Tes Bras — Woody, musky and powdery; opens with violet and dries down to sandalwood and musk.
- French Lover — Warm spicy, aromatic and woody; opens with angelica and red pepper and dries down to patchouli and musk.
- Geranium pour Monsieur — Aromatic, woody and amber; opens with mint and anise and dries down to sandalwood and benzoin.
- Iris Poudre — Powdery, floral and vanilla; opens with aldehydes and dries down to tonka bean and musk.
- Lipstick Rose — Floral, powdery and rose; opens with grapefruit and raspberry and dries down to vanilla and sandalwood.
- Monsieur — Woody, smoky and musky; opens with mandarin and dries down to incense and cedarwood.
- Musc Ravageur — Woody, vanilla and amber; opens with lavender and bergamot and dries down to sandalwood and tonka bean.
- Music for a While — Gourmand, fruity and vanilla; opens with citrus and pineapple and dries down to vanilla and patchouli.
- Portrait of a Lady — Warm spicy, amber and floral; opens with blackcurrant and cinnamon and dries down to patchouli and sandalwood.
- Promise — Woody, earthy and amber; opens with pink pepper and rosemary and dries down to patchouli and ambroxan.
- Rose & Cuir — Leather, rose and floral; opens with blackcurrant and timut pepper and dries down to leather and vetiver.
- Rose Tonnerre — Floral, rose and earthy; opens with rose and wine lees and dries down to patchouli.
- The Night — Amber, woody and floral; opens with rose and saffron and dries down to frankincense and sandalwood.
- Uncut Gem — Woody, citrus and musky; opens with bergamot and mandarin and dries down to musk and amber woods.
- Vetiver Extraordinaire — Woody, citrus and mossy; opens with bergamot and bitter orange and dries down to sandalwood and oakmoss.
What Frédéric Malle smells like
Frédéric Malle's fragrances lean woody, floral and amber. Most sit in the floral and woody families.
Notes that recur across the range: musk, sandalwood, rose and patchouli. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 17 EDP and 1 EDT.
Where to start with Frédéric Malle
Not sure which Frédéric Malle to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 5 for men, 4 for women, 9 unisex).
- Most loved: Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady — the highest-rated Frédéric Malle profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Frédéric Malle Monsieur — longevity: beast mode
- For warm weather: Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Frédéric Malle Music for a While — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Frédéric Malle Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Frédéric Malle
Because Frédéric Malle's style leans woody and floral, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Frédéric Malle profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
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Frédéric Malle FAQ
What does Frédéric Malle smell like?
Frédéric Malle's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, floral and amber, with musk, sandalwood and rose coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Frédéric Malle fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Frédéric Malle Monsieur has the strongest longevity rating (beast mode). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Frédéric Malle fragrance is best for summer?
Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with bitter orange and pink pepper.
Where can I buy or sample Frédéric Malle?
Each Frédéric Malle profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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