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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Eau de Magnolia

Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets magnolia against lemon, grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 202 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Woody

What does Eau de Magnolia smell like?

The citrus notes come first, with the soft floral side of magnolia sitting behind them. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood give it a green, woody base, while patchouli and amber warm that base slightly.

Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though the unisex build suits men as well. Birkholz Pacific Drive and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 43%
    Spring
  • 42%
    Summer
  • 11%
    Autumn
  • 4%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    27%
  • Casual
    26%
  • Office
    24%
  • Evening
    9%
  • Nighttime
    8%
  • Sport
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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