Frédéric Malle 2007

French Lover (Bois d'Orage)

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Opens with Galbanum, Black Pepper, and Bergamot and a brisk bitterness developing through a mossy heart of Incense, Cedar, and Vetiver over an earthy, classic base of Oakmoss, Musk, and Amber.

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
statement
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French Lover (Bois d'Orage) bottle

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Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyAromaticBalsamicEarthyResinousSmokyWarmAnimalic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2007

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

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French Lover (Bois d'Orage) is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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