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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Northern Love

Perfumer: Bruno Jovanovic

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.8/ 10
Community score
72 ratings
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Northern Love is a floral, sweet gourmand, spicy, powdery and creamy in feel, and it suits fall and winter days best.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 60 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Synthetic
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does Northern Love smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring stays in the background. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings, with a place on nights out too. It is unisex; most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine.

Cinnamon and nutmeg open with a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine absolute and sandalwood add a floral, woody softness, and vanilla in the base sweetens it into a creamy finish. The overall impression is sugary, powdery and slightly synthetic. Givenchy Gentlemen Only Absolute and Maison Alhambra Infini Elixir have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine absolute
    • Sandalwood
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 44%
    Autumn
  • 36%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Spring
  • Casual
    35%
  • Evening
    26%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Daytime
    12%
  • Office
    7%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026