Noir Epices
“Noir Epices by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fresh spicy, warm spicy composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Noir Epices by Frederic Malle, crafted by perfumer Michel Roudnitska and launched in 2000, is a fragrance that balances fresh and warm spicy notes with the depth of rose and woody accords. The composition opens with geranium and orange, creating a bright and aromatic freshness that gives way to a heart of rose and cloves, adding layers of complexity. As the base notes settle, nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, and vanilla create a rich blend of warmth and depth.
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Application Tips
Noir Epices has a strong opening that fades into its warmer base notes over time. Apply it generously to ensure the full transition from fresh spicy top notes to the rich woody base is experienced throughout the day.
Michel Roudnitska
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Designer Frederic Malle
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when sunlight filters through spices in an old spice shop, where the brightness of citrus meets the warmth of cinnamon and cedar.
Fig. 01 — Noir Epices, Frederic Malle
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