MelonOpens with
PlumHeart
LeatherDries down to
Edmond RoudnitskaThe nose · 23 fragrances · also made Diorella Parfum (1972)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Le Parfum de Therese
The lively energy of a bustling city street corner where fresh fruit stalls mingle with leather goods shops, capturing the essence of urban sophistication and vibrancy.
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Le Parfum de ThereseLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessChloe Rose Tangerine · ChloéPremium tier, $100–250 · shares tangerine, rose and cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Le Parfum de Therese by Frederic Malle was launched in 2000 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. This composition opens with a vibrant interplay of melon, tangerine, and plum, creating an immediate sense of freshness and sweetness that is both inviting and energetic. The heart centers on rose, which adds a layer of complexity and warmth, while leather provides a subtle contrast, grounding the scent in earthy richness. Vetiver and cedar anchor the base notes, giving Le Parfum de Therese its woody depth and longevity.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its various facets to unfold gradually throughout the day. The fruity top notes are bright but fleeting, while the woody base ensures it lasts well into the evening.
Fig. 01 — Le Parfum de Therese, Frederic Malle
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Edmond Roudnitska
Edmond Roudnitska is remembered today as one of the most important perfumers in history: as a ""perfumer composer"" and the inventor of modern perfumery.
Designer Frederic Malle
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The originalLe Parfum de ThereseFrederic Malle · Luxury · $250+Chloé · 2020Chloe Rose TangerineShares Tangerine, Rose and Cedar$100–250★ 3.80 (1,490)45%Match
Santa Maria Novella · 2017Acqua di Colonia LanaShares 4 of its 6 notes$100–250★ 4.03 (156)46%Match
RasasiHopeShares Melon, Plum and Roseunder $40★ 3.68 (104)39%Match
Valentino · 2017Valentino Donna Noir AbsoluShares Plum, Rose and Leather$100–250★ 4.21 (481)
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Adds floral, white floral and musky; shares cedar.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 20%.