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Dans Tes Bras
Maurice RoucelThe nose · 73 fragrances · also made Air (2003)Portrait →

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Frederic Malle  ·  Sold as unisex

Dans Tes Bras

The quiet intimacy of a cozy room where the air is filled with the comforting blend of wood smoke and powdery florals, creating a sense of serene closeness.

3.831,862 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
woodypowderymuskyvioletaromaticamber
Dans Tes BrasLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessVelvet Plum · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate46% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak9%
Moderate41%
Long lasting35%
Eternal11%
SillageModerate36% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate47%
Strong22%
Enormous14%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine11%
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Unisex67%
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Feminine22%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Dans Tes Bras by Frederic Malle was launched in 2008 and crafted by perfumer Maurice Roucel. This Woody Floral Musk fragrance for both women and men is a composition that balances powdery warmth with the subtle charm of violet and amber. The aromatic opening gives way to a heart of floral notes, while the base of musk and woody accords creates a comforting and intimate backdrop. It is a scent that feels like an embrace — soft, warm, and enveloping.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance sparingly to allow its nuanced layers to unfold gradually. The aromatic top notes are fleeting, so focus on the base that lingers longer for a more sustained experience. It pairs well with warmer evenings when you want a scent that feels close and comforting.

Fig. 01 — Dans Tes Bras, Frederic Malle

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Maurice Roucel portrait
03 · The nose

Maurice Roucel

The sensualist

Maurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.

“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”

Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
73fragrances
1948born
Frenchnationality

Designer Frederic Malle

More from the house · founded 2000 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Dans Tes BrasPortrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
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With Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary

Adds warm spicy, fruity and rose; shares incense and patchouli and 2 more notes.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
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3.83/ 5 · 1,862 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 19%.

Love35%
Like33%
OK12%
Dislike18%
Hate2%
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