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French Lover by Frederic Malle — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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French Lover by Frederic Malle

Frederic Malle· 2007· Eau de Parfum

French Lover

8.22.6KTypically ~$350

A woody scent built around galbanum over vetiver. Suits daily wear in fall.

WoodySyntheticOrientalFreshGreen

Scent profile

Top notes

Galbanum Spices

Heart notes

Angelica Cedar Incense

Base notes

Vetiver Oakmoss White Musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

85%

Spring

97%

Summer

88%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

79%

Where

Office

98%

Casual

100%

Date

85%

Club

60%

Formal

90%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

73%