Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle
“Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, warm spicy composition with a vanilla undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2013 by Frederic Malle, Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic. This scent opens with a fresh spicy accord that transitions into the warmth of vanilla and powdery notes, anchored by rich balsamic and patchouli bases. The composition balances crisp freshness with enveloping warmth, making it a versatile choice for both day and night.
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Application Tips
Apply one to two sprays initially — the fresh spicy top notes are vibrant but give way quickly to the powdery heart and balsamic base. This fragrance is best for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the day rather than projecting loudly from across the room.
Bruno Jovanovic
Founding perfumer · 57 fragrances
Bruno Jovanovic is a renowned star perfumer at Firmenich. Unlike many of his contemporaries, who create at the mercy of fragrance distribution, Bruno Jovanovic has developed a technique highly influenced by perfume classics. Similarly, his ideas for perfumes, which often appear as pictures or impressions of daily life in his mind, are ones of classic elegance; but his method, which seeks to modernize these images, is distinctly innovative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The cozy embrace of an artisanal workshop where the scent of freshly polished wood mingles with warm spices and vanilla, creating a sense of grounded luxury.
Fig. 01 — Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle, Frederic Malle
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