Frédéric Malle 2002 Edp

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Bigarade Concentree

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentree is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. The fragrance opens with Tea, Blackcurrant, Cardamom, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Caraway, and Neroli, and dries down to a base of Grass, Hay, Musk, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Bigarade Concentree: Favourite

A truly gorgeous, realistic bitter orange that's often described as a masterpiece - until punters clock the truly abysmal performance for the price. If you want pure, fleeting citrus bliss, apply liberally and often. If you expect more for your money, you'll be disappointed.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
Bigarade Concentree Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17%
Floral 21%
Fruity 6%
Green 18%
Sweet 20%
Warm 14%
Woody 8%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Green
77%
Fresh
66%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Woody
46%

Notes

Top Notes

Bitter Orange 24% Grapefruit 13% Mandarin 13% Tea 13% Cardamom 13% Pink Pepper 13% Blackcurrant 12%

Heart Notes

Rose 22% Caraway 20% Neroli 20% Honeysuckle 19% Orris 19%

Base Notes

Grass 23% Hay 23% Cedar 20% Musk 17% Tonka Bean 17%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, energetic, and clean citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office, and sport. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it's less suitable for dates or formal events where you'd want a more lasting impression.

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Bigarade Concentree opens with a breathtaking burst of photorealistic bitter orange, grapefruit, and mandarin - genuinely zesty, bright, and invigorating, with just a hint of tea for depth. As it settles, subtle green notes of grass and hay emerge, beautifully complementing the citrus. A whisper of rose and soft spices like cardamom lend a gentle refinement before it fades quickly to a musky cedar base that leaves you wanting more.

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