39 community ratings

Contre-Jour

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10

Community score
39 ratings

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Contre-Jour is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a woody, spicy and resinous base.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood Immortelle Rose absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous

What does Contre-Jour smell like?

Sandalwood, immortelle and rose absolute read together as a single piece. The rose carries the floral side while sandalwood gives it a warm, woody depth. Immortelle strengthens the green and spicy tones, and the resinous accord softens the whole.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen far less. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet is also worn for leisure and the office. Rogue Rostracto and Mark Buxton Perfumes A Day in My Life have a close profile.