Frédéric Malle 2014 EDT

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De Magnolia

by Carlos Benaïm

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Frédéric Malle De Magnolia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Carlos Benaïm. De Magnolia opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, Jasmine, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Frédéric Malle's De Magnolia carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a clean, crisp magnolia that's surprisingly divisive. Some find it a masterpiece of fresh realism, others a bit too soapy or masculine. It's a Malle, so quality's a given, but opinions are split.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Confident
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De Magnolia Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot47%
Lemon27%
Green Notes26%
Heartas listed
Magnolia30%
Vetiver22%
Patchouli18%
Calone15%
Jasmine15%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss38%
Cedar33%
Amber30%

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:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as supported by reviews highlighting its 'office compatible' nature. While not overtly romantic or formal, its elegant freshness could work for daytime dates and informal events, though its sillage isn't strong enough for a grand formal impression.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Eau de Magnolia opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, underscored by fresh green notes, like peeling a citrus rind in a vibrant garden. The heart unfolds into a realistic magnolia, not overly sweet or heavy, with hints of jasmine, vetiver, and galbanum providing an airy, almost marine quality. As it settles, an earthy, woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and amber emerges, grounding the floral freshness with a subtle, sophisticated depth that's both clean and natural.

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