Le Parfum de Therese
“Le Parfum de Therese by Frederic Malle is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, sweet composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Edmond Roudnitska
Founding perfumer · 23 fragrances · French
Edmond Roudnitska is remembered today as one of the most important perfumers in history: as a ""perfumer composer"" and the inventor of modern perfumery. His encounter in the 1950s with Serge Heftler-Louiche, the founder of Parfums Christian Dior and Frédéric Malle’s grandfather, was decisive. Together they created many legendary perfumes: “Eau Fraîche”, “Diorissimo”, “Diorella”, and most famous of all, “Eau Sauvage”, whose launch coincided with the public’s recognition of Edmond as the first “nose” of the perfume industry.Edmond began his career as a chemist at Roure Bertrand Dupont, where he developed an encyclopedic knowledge of natural and synthetic raw materials, as well as a distinctive minimalist style, which led to his legendary, secret masterpiece, “Le Parfum de Thérèse”. Only she, his wife, was allowed to wear it; but as a token of their shared family history, and their mutual trust, she entrusted the formula to Frédéric Malle after Edmond’s death.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Le Parfum de Therese, Frederic Malle
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