107 community ratings

Cologne Bigarade

2001UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
107 ratings

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Bigarade is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans green and floral and suits the warmer months and easy daily wear. It has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 88 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.9 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cardamom Rose Bitter orange Hay Aldehydes Pepper

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody

What does Cologne Bigarade smell like?

Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light veil. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most are leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine without leaning hard either way.

Bitter orange and aldehydes give it a bright start. Cardamom and pepper add a light spice, while rose and hay soften the floral and green sides. The overall impression is a clean, dry citrus cologne that doesn't try to be heavy. Bigarade Concentrée and Harry Lehmann Springfield have a close profile.