How it moves
You meet angelica, juniper and pepper at the door. Underneath, incense and galbanum settle in and take over. Last to go: cedar and vetiver.
What wearers say
3.75 out of 5 from 1,100 ratings.
Who made it
Pierre Bourdon composed it in 2007, for Frédéric Malle in France. A green, resinous woody scent originally titled Bois d'Orage, built around angelica and incense for a cool, intellectual masculinity.
Wear it for less
There are 2 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $23 — $297 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Frédéric Malle French Lover?
- We list 2 bottles built to smell like it, including French Lover by Palermo Perfumes and Bonjour Sweetheart by Perfume Parlour.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Frédéric Malle French Lover?
- French Lover by Palermo Perfumes, at $23. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Frédéric Malle French Lover is listed at $320. The bottles that smell like it run from $23 to $191.
- Who made Frédéric Malle French Lover?
- It was composed by Pierre Bourdon, released in 2007 for Frédéric Malle.