Comments on: Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums

By: Aromascope » Perfume Review: Tubereuse 40 by Le Labo

Aromascope » Perfume Review: Tubereuse 40 by Le Labo — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:49:37 +0000

[...] developed by some of the world’s most renowned noses”. A similar approach to that of Frederic Malle’s is used, the exception being the fragrances are mixed right there and then, on the spot, upon your [...]

By: muzikchick

muzikchick — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:30:59 +0000

I love the scent of Cassis oil which is sort of a fresh grape scent so I impulsively bought a travel size of Un Fleur de Cassie when I went to the Frederic Malle store in Paris. I have to agree the initial scent is strong but it does settle into a nice scent. It’s a power perfume though not a daily scent unless you like really strong scents. Think Michael Kors, Chanel 5, or Ralph Lauren. Something to make a statement. I think it is the musky notes that give it that strong overtone because when I look at the notes I like most of them except for the musky base notes.

Anyone else out there tried any of the other Frederic Malle scents? Any nice citrus/green or fresh scents you’d recommend? Or are all of the Frederic Malle scents pretty bold?

I’ve been blending my own scents at Fred Segal for awhile now and I hear they have a whole new selection of essential oils to choose from now.

By: Aromascope » Les Nez Perfumes

Aromascope » Les Nez Perfumes — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:36:33 +0000

[...] I believe perfume is art. However, the art factory perfume produced today takes away from the artistic expression. Inevitably (and thankfully so!), there are those who rise and bravely stand against the mass market giant by skillfully creating truly one of a kind fragrances. One of such heroes, shall we call them, is the new Swiss perfume line – Les Nez. Founded by Rene Schifferle, a perfume aficionado (read an interview here), in collaboration with Isabelle Doyen (the nose behind several Annick Goutal creations), Les Nez is a novel concept not as much in its dedication to freedom of expression as its rather abstract approach. Inspired by the Frederic Malle’s idea, Les Nez creations take the concept further: the scents are abstract, almost subconscious experiences rather than interpretations of a flower or an object. Their non-conformist nature demands to be experienced rather than understood. They might not impress you but they won’t leave you indifferent. [...]

By: chaya ruchama

chaya ruchama — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:48:47 +0000

Fleur de Cassie is an acquired taste, but it grows on you- in a good way. While it’s not for everyone, it definitely has grownup appeal.
MR, in any form, is lovely- but the oil is good as a base for layering, a sotto voce kind of thing…

I’m going to confess the unpopular-
Carnal Flower does not work for me- it goes from blatant blast to ‘so what?’- and Une Rose leaves me cold [although I love rose]- I needed more dusky truffles in it, I find it bombastic…

Shoot the heretic !

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:58:15 +0000

Cait, I get very little cardamom in MR. The oil is just excellent, you’ll love it. Glad you like Blue Agava!

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:57:30 +0000

Robin, glad to please! You must report.

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:57:09 +0000

Newproducts, if you call the FM counter at NYC Barney’s, they will send you a sample. Excellent CS.

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:54:29 +0000

March, I’m madly in love with Carnal Flower now. Madly. *weeps*

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:53:57 +0000

Greeneyes, the Malle line is just so exquisite and French. I could happily live with just their perfumes for the rest of my life (if I had to, that is).

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:52:57 +0000

Marina, totally agree!