Frederic Malle
French Lover
What French Lover smells like
Bracing galbanum and dry vetiver moss evoke a cool, silent authority, for the confident mind commanding respect in winter.
Feels like
Rain-soaked forest floor · Crushed juniper berries · Whispers of dry incense smoke · Sun-dappled cedar grove · A gentleman's tweed jacket · Cold morning air in a pine forest
Mood: Elegant, Refined, Introspective, Grounded, Distinguished
Where to wear it: Autumnal forest path, Private study with leather-bound books, Art gallery opening, High-end business meeting
Main accords
woody, musky, amber, aromatic, green, earthy, powdery, mossy, balsamic, smoky
Notes
Top notes: Galbanum, Pepper, Juniper, Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf
Heart notes: Angelica, Cedar, Incense, Orris
Base notes: Vetiver, Oakmoss, White Musk, Amber