Frédéric Malle 2013 EDP

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Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle

by Bruno Jovanovic

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Frédéric Malle Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Bruno Jovanovic. Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Peru Balsam. Frédéric Malle's Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a true masterpiece, a unicorn for lovers of luxurious, creamy sandalwood gourmands, though its polarising medicinal or 'weird' facets initially put some off. If you can get past its quirks, prepare for pure, comforting bliss.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its warmth, sweetness, and strong sillage make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing compliments and leaving a memorable trail.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine a warm, spiced vanilla custard, poured over creamy sandalwood and kissed with saffron. It opens with an intriguing blend of warm spices like nutmeg and clove, softened by the delicate touch of jasmine and a hint of zesty bergamot. As it settles, a rich, milky vanilla and tonka bean emerge, resting on a deep, resinous base of Peru balsam and guaiac wood, creating a scent that's both edible and exquisitely elegant.

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