Frédéric Malle 2007 Edp

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French Lover

by Pierre Bourdon

Frédéric Malle French Lover is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Pierre Bourdon. The fragrance opens with Juniper, Galbanum, Pink Pepper, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Incense, Orris, Cedar, and Angelica, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, and Musk.

Our verdict on French Lover: Favourite

A masterful study in green, earthy masculinity, French Lover is crisp, mossy, and quietly magnetic. It brings refined ruggedness for those who appreciate understated power and natural elegance.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Clean
French Lover Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 7%
Fruity 1%
Green 25%
Sweet 7%
Warm 23%
Woody 25%
Earthy 25%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
95%
Woody
80%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Earthy
70%
Aromatic
60%

Notes

Top Notes

Galbanum 24% Juniper 19% Pepper 19% Violet Leaf 19% Pink Pepper 19%

Heart Notes

Cedar 27% Angelica 27% Incense 26% Orris 20%

Base Notes

Vetiver 28% Oakmoss 27% Musk 25% Amber 20%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

French Lover's dominant green and woody notes make it ideal for spring and fall when earthy, herbal freshness shines. The scent is too crisp and fresh for winter's coziness, and may be slightly dense for peak summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The refined yet natural profile is versatile for office, casual, and date settings, projecting sophistication without being overwhelming. Its earthy, mossy depth is less suited to formal black-tie or high-energy sport occasions.

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About

French Lover Eau de Parfum by Frédéric Malle is a portrait of masculine restraint, weaving vivid green angelica and pimiento with a bracing backbone of vetiver, cedar, and galbanum. The opening bursts with fresh, spicy, and herbal notes before settling into a rich, earthy base of moss, incense, and frankincense. Musk and patchouli provide subtle warmth beneath the surface, balancing the sharp verdancy with smooth, woody depth. The impression is elegant, quietly bold, and deeply rooted in nature-evoking the scent of a misty forest floor after rain.

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