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The Moon by Frederic Malle

Frederic Malle· 2019

The Moon

8.61KTypically ~$350

Opens on raspberry, settles into an agarwood (oud)-fruity base. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FruitySweetWoodyLeatheryOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

Raspberry Litchi Saffron

Heart notes

Turkish Rose Red Berries Olibanum Red Currant Violet

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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