Frédéric Malle 2000 EDP

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Noir Epices

by Michel Roudnitska

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Frédéric Malle Noir Epices is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Michel Roudnitska. Noir Epices opens with Orange, Rose, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Frédéric Malle's Noir Epices carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Noir Epices is a truly polarising fragrance; a sophisticated, spicy oriental that some hail as a masterpiece and others find far too vintage, bordering on medicinal. You'll either adore its bitter orange and clove intensity or recoil from its potent blend.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
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Noir Epices 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it less suitable for an office setting, where it might be too dominant. However, its complex, luxurious spicy profile is perfectly suited for formal events and intimate dates, offering a distinctive and memorable presence.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opening with a jolt of bitter orange, rose, and geranium, this fragrance quickly delves into a rich, complex heart of fresh and warm spices. Picture a vibrant blend of peppery cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, perfectly balanced against a woody and slightly sweet base of sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. It's a journey from zesty brightness to a darkly alluring, spiced warmth.

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