Frédéric Malle 2023 Edp

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Heaven Can Wait

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Frédéric Malle Heaven Can Wait is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. The fragrance opens with Ambrette, Plum, Carrot Seeds, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Iris, Magnolia, Vetiver, and Cashmeran, and dries down to a base of Peach, Musk, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Heaven Can Wait: Favourite

Divisive, as expected from Ellena's later work. Some laud its intimate warmth and masterful blend, while others are utterly repulsed by the persistent clove. This really is one you need to test on your own skin - don't blind buy unless you live for the thrill.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Soft
  • Elegant
Heaven Can Wait Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 15%
Fruity 13%
Green 5%
Sweet 28%
Warm 19%
Woody 15%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Powdery
100%
Warm Spicy
92%
Musky
90%
Iris
62%
Woody
60%

Notes

Top Notes

Clove 23% Carrot Seeds 18% Ambrette 16% Allspice 15% Plum 15% Nutmeg 12%

Heart Notes

Iris 28% Vetiver 21% Magnolia 18% Cashmeran 17% Cedar 17%

Base Notes

Musk 40% Peach 31% Vanilla 30%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Heaven Can Wait's intimate projection and warm, comforting accords make it versatile, leaning towards casual and date settings. While some find its performance fleeting, its subtle nature fits well in an office if applied lightly, and it offers sophisticated warmth for formal events.

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About

Heaven Can Wait opens with a unique jolt of warm, spiced plum and a rooty earthiness from carrot seeds, quickly settling into a luxurious, powdery iris heart. Cashmeran and magnolia add a soft, floral caress, while a base of creamy vanilla, peach, and musk wraps everything in a clean, sensual embrace. It's an intimate, subtly evolving scent, perfect for cooler weather.

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