Lipstick Rose
“Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a powdery, vanilla composition with a iris undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle, launched in 2000 and crafted by perfumer Ralf Schwieger, is a Floral fragrance that perfectly encapsulates the brand's niche approach to perfumery. The composition opens with bright fruity notes like raspberry and litchi, which contrast beautifully against the green freshness of bergamot and lemon. As it evolves, the heart of iris and violet adds depth, while heliotrope and rose create a lush floral bouquet. The base notes of vanilla, amber, patchouli, and leather add warmth and sophistication, making this fragrance both lasting and modern.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points; the fruity top notes are bright but fade quickly, leaving behind the rich floral and warm base notes. This fragrance is best suited for evening wear when its powdery and earthy qualities can truly shine.
Ralf Schwieger
Founding perfumer · 32 fragrances
Ralf Schwieger once took part in a perfume contest that Frédéric Malle had staged for young perfumers. Frédéric sampled their perfumes one by one, blindfolded, until he reached Ralph’s sketch of what was to become Lipstick Rose, and Ralf was chosen to join Editions de Parfums. Having spent his childhood in Germany exploring forests and absorbing all of their unusual smells, Ralf is prone to creating perfumes with unexpected personalities. He describes his attitude to perfume making as a game in two parts, whose first is intellectual or conceptual, and whose second is a lengthier one of sensory research. His perfumes, as a result, are both cerebral and intuitive.
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The story behind the bottle.
The subtle charm of a well-curated apartment where powdery florals and earthy notes blend with the soft glow of vintage decor.
Fig. 01 — Lipstick Rose, Frederic Malle
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