Frédéric Malle 2002 EDP

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Bigarade Concentree

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentree is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Bigarade Concentree opens with Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Caraway, Neroli, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Grass. Frédéric Malle's Bigarade Concentree carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Bigarade Concentree Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

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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