Watery NotesOpens with
LilacHeart
MuskDries down to
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Frederic Malle · Sold as feminine
En Passant
The quiet intensity of an office space just before a meeting, where the air is crisp and the environment feels poised and ready.
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En PassantLuxury · $250+
41%Similar accords, often for lessCheap & Chic Light Clouds · MoschinoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
En Passant, created by Olivia Giacobetti and launched in 2000 by Frederic Malle, is a Floral Green fragrance that captures the essence of freshness and sophistication. The composition begins with watery notes and cucumber, which provide an immediate sense of coolness and clarity. As it evolves, green accords like galbanum and basil add a vibrant edge, while floral notes such as lilac, lily of the valley, jasmine, and rose create a delicate bouquet. The base of musk and amber rounds out the scent with warmth and depth.
Apply En Passant lightly — the watery top notes dissipate quickly but leave a lingering freshness. The floral heart develops over time, making it perfect for daytime wear. It's best experienced close to skin rather than from a distance.
Fig. 01 — En Passant, Frederic Malle
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Olivia Giacobetti
Olivia Giacobetti has an uncanny ability to creat an atmosphere. Having completed her training at Robertet, she founded her own perfume laboratory, Iska, and dedicated her career to doing that.
“Echoes of everyday life and nature: fletting emotions, moods, details, attitudes... the many small fragments of life that bear new images.”
Olivia Giacobetti · Frédéric Malle perfumer page (scraped brand_site_bio)
The En Passant line
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Designer Frederic Malle
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With Frederic Malle Bigarade Concentree Limited Edition 2018
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 8%.