Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia
Citrus, floral, woody, mossy, fresh.
Key Fragrance Notes:
Magnolia, Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Oak Moss, Patchouli
Eau de Magnolia pairs magnolia with vivid lemon, grapefruit and bergamot for a bright citrus-floral opening. Oak moss and patchouli give the composition a dry, woody depth that keeps the floral character crisp rather than sweet.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot
- Base
- Oak Moss, Patchouli
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Frédéric Malle
- Perfumer
- Carlos Benaïm
- Release year
- 2014
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody Floral
- Expected wear
- Long
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Citrus, Floral, Woody, Mossy, Fresh
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot
- Base
- Oak Moss, Patchouli
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Citrus, Floral, Woody, Mossy, Fresh
Freshness provides lift while woody materials add dryness and structure, creating a balanced fresh-woody character.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Summer
- Best for
- Everyday, Work, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Day
- Mood
- Bright, Refined, Uplifting
Bright citrus facets make Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia especially well suited to warm-weather daytime wear, where its bright, refined, uplifting character feels polished without becoming heavy. Moderate projection and a 6–8 hour wear estimate support the listed everyday, work, special occasion settings.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia is Carlos Benaïm’s bright woody-floral interpretation of magnolia, emphasizing the flower’s citrus-like facets rather than treating it as a dense white floral. Lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot sharpen the opening before magnolia brings a luminous floral center with subtle fruity softness. Oakmoss and patchouli create a drier, greener base that keeps the fragrance crisp and structured. It suits shoppers who want a floral that feels sparkling, airy, and elegant rather than creamy or sweet. The overall effect is uplifting, refined, fresh, and especially natural in spring and summer daytime wear.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle was created around a simple but unusual principle: give leading perfumers visible authorship and broad creative freedom. Since the collection began in 2000, each fragrance has been presented as a signed work, with the perfumer credited as the creator rather than hidden behind the house name. The catalog includes compositions by perfumers such as Dominique Ropion, Jean-Claude Ellena, Maurice Roucel, Carlos Benaïm, and Ralf Schwieger across floral, woody, amber, aromatic, citrus, leather, and musk styles. The brand’s identity centers on perfumer authorship, rigorous formulation, and distinct individual compositions.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.