Frédéric Malle 2000 EDP

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Angéliques Sous La Pluie

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Frédéric Malle Angéliques Sous La Pluie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Angéliques Sous La Pluie opens with Pink Pepper and Juniper, settles into a heart of Angelica and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Frédéric Malle's Angéliques Sous La Pluie carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Prepare for a heartbreakingly beautiful scent that vanishes almost as soon as it appears. It's a fleeting masterpiece, adored for its unique aroma but reviled for its non-existent longevity and hefty price tag. You'll love it to bits, but you'll need to reapply constantly.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Natural
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Angéliques Sous La Pluie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Juniper50%
Pink Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Angelica50%
Coriander50%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Musk50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely light nature, often described as a skin scent with poor longevity, makes it perfect for office wear or casual settings where stronger projection is unsuitable. However, the lack of sillage means it's less ideal for dates or formal events where you might want to make more of a statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Angéliques Sous La Pluie opens with a vivid, almost gin-like burst of juniper and zesty pink pepper, sharpened by green angelica. This invigorating start mellows into a subtle, musky cedar, evoking the fresh, damp earth of a forest after rain. A whisper of coriander adds an herbal, aromatic depth, grounding the ethereal lightness with an understated sophistication.

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