Calabrian bergamotOpens with
MagnoliaHeart
MossDries down to
Carlos BenaïmThe nose · 189 fragrances · also made Spicebomb Extreme (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Eau De Magnolia
The moment you step into a lush garden after a light rain, where the air is filled with the crisp scent of wet earth and blooming magnolia.
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Eau De MagnoliaLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessChance Eau Fraiche · ChanelPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Eau De Magnolia by Frederic Malle was launched in 2014, crafted by perfumer Carlos Benaïm. This fragrance opens with the brightness of Calabrian bergamot and lemon, immediately setting a fresh and vibrant tone. The heart of magnolia and jasmine adds an elegant floral touch, while green notes and calone infuse a crispness that feels both natural and modern. As it settles, vetiver, patchouli, moss, cedar, and amber create a warm, earthy base that grounds the composition with depth and sophistication.
Apply this fragrance in light sprays to allow the layers to unfold naturally. The green and citrus top notes are fleeting but impactful, so it's best suited for daytime wear when you can appreciate its evolving character throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Eau De Magnolia, 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
Designer Frederic Malle
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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The originalEau De MagnoliaFrederic Malle · Luxury · $250+Chanel · 2007Chance Eau FraicheShares 6 of its 12 notes$100–250★ 4.08 (15,593)46%Match
Maison Alhambra · 2022AvantShares 5 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.12 (201)48%Match
Acqua di Parma · 2016Magnolia Nobile Special Edition 2016Shares 6 of its 11 notes$100–250★ 3.92 (59)47%Match
Comme des Garcons · 2003Comme des Garcons Happy PillowShares 5 of its 7 notes$100–250★ 4.32 (50)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 10%.