French Lover / Bois d'Orage by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Name: French Lover / Bois d'Orage
Brand: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Rating: 7.8 (971 reviews)

2007for men

Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon

7.8/10

971 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

French Lover / Bois d'Orage by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle is a well-known Green Spicy fragrance for men. French Lover / Bois d'Orage was launched in 2007. It was composed by Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Pimento, Galbanum and Florentine iris; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Angelica; base notes are Patchouli, Musk and Frankincense. Voters rate it highest for spring and autumn. It lasts long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Spring and autumn (62% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 65% of votes
Smells mainly: green, spicy, woody

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

9 notes

French Lover / Bois d'Orage features 9 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

971 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

781 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

765 ratings

6.6

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

788 season votes

Spring32%
Summer22%
Autumn30%
Winter16%

Who wears it

Men65%
Unisex20%
Women15%

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