Turkish RoseOpens withTurkish RoseHeart
CedarwoodDries down to
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Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Dawn Hair Mist
The quiet coziness of a library, where old books mingle with the scent of freshly lit incense and rose petals.
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Dawn Hair MistLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessLunamaris · DiptyquePremium tier, $100–250 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →Composition & Character
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The story behind the bottle.
Carlos Benaïm's Dawn Hair Mist by Frederic Malle is a unisex parfum that deftly balances the warmth of Turkish rose and oud with earthy notes like labdanum, vetiver, and oakmoss. The fragrance opens with pink pepper, adding a subtle spice to the aromatic top notes before settling into a rich woody base. This composition captures the essence of an intimate moment, where the air is filled with the warmth of incense and the softness of rose petals.
A single spritz goes a long way — the aromatic top notes dissipate quickly, but the rich base of oud and vetiver lingers for hours. It's best applied close to the skin, where it creates an intimate aura rather than filling the room.
Fig. 01 — Dawn Hair Mist, Frederic Malle
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
The Dawn line
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Designer Frederic Malle
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