Frederic Malle HEAVEN CAN WAIT Fragrance Review + Ranking Last 5 Frederic Malle Fragrances

Frederic Malle HEAVEN CAN WAIT Fragrance Review + Ranking Last 5 Frederic Malle Fragrances
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Frederic Malle HEAVEN CAN WAIT Fragrance Review + Ranking Last 5 Frederic Malle Fragrances
My thoughts on the new Frederic Malle Heaven Can Wait. It's not selling yet but I was given the opportunity to purchase it in advance but it should be out there soon for you to buy if you want to buy this after watching my review. I enjoy the smell much more than Uncut Gem! But?
Have you sampled Heaven Can Wait yet? Are you curious? What are your favorite Frederic Malle Fragrances? Please let me know, add a comment below so I can find out. Thank you for watching! :)
00:00 Introduction
00:48 FREDERIC MALLE HEAVEN CAN WAIT
2023
Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena
Price/Size: 100ml/$395
Concentration: EDP
Style: Woody Floral/Musky
Notes: Musk, Iris, Carrot Seeds, Cloves, Ambrette, Magnolia, Plums, Pimento Seeds, Vetiver, Vanilla, Peach
Accords: Musky, Fruity, Powdery, Spicy, Earthy, Vegetal, Floral, Warm
12:49 FREDERIC MALLE UNCUT GEM: Bergamot, Ginger, Angelica Root, Nutmeg, Magnolia, Cistus Labdanum, Frankincense, Ambrocenide Crystal, Musk
14:25 FREDERIC MALLE HEAVEN CAN WAIT: Musk, Iris, Carrot Seeds, Cloves, Ambrette, Magnolia, Plums, Pimento Seeds, Vetiver, Vanilla, Peach
15:22 FREDERIC MALL ROSE & CUIR: Timut Pepper, Geranium Bourbon, Casis, Vetiver, Cedar, Leather, Isobutyl Quinoline
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16:56 FREDERIC MALLE SYNTHETIC JUNGLE: Galbanum, Basil, Black Currant, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Hyacinth, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Almond, Ylang-Ylang
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19:18 FREDERIC MALLE THE MOON: Raspberry, Lychee, Saffron, Olibanum (Frankincense), Turkish Rose, Oud, Leather
21:01 Conclusion
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[@Thursdaysaretheworst]

Love the honest reviews

[@raucusretread]

Greetings Sir! I have been waiting for your review on this. I must confess I absolutely hated Uncut Gem, until this hot midwestern summer. At our temps over 100° F it was a whole new beast. Bright and citrusy, hard and slightly metallic with my body chemistry. It reminds me of the fragrances my Dad wore in late 70's. I can describe it, however, it is a feeling that I love. As always, thank you for your honesty with this scent. I do love cloves so I will give it a shot. I will be sampling soon. Have a wonderful weekend! Cheers!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@Yokoso-kj7ij]

Love the honesty 😄

[@saabreplay7553]

I can’t wait to try this.

[@crimson639]

Thanks for keeping it real

[@demimiforrest1349]

I am just getting so into galbanum too. I sampled Rose n Cuir. I love it and I would get a bottle if I can find a good deal. Definitely will go trying Synthetic Jungle! Thanks for the recommendation ❤

[@inmytravelstoday]

The last thing that I did in Paris today before heading back to London was visit my favorite Frederic Malle location to buy another bottle of my favorite scent from this house. I was honored to have been the very first person to try it and wear it there. I love the warmth and intimate feeling that this fragrance gives me. It intrigued to no end so I walked around with on my body for two hours and like you, it disappeared completely on me. This is a skin scent, much too light for my taste, but I SO love the opening of this scent, it makes me calm and I felt safe and secure. I’m now back in London and I will wear it to bed to see if I feel differently in the morning.

[@ashleybowlin2844]

When I saw this coming out, I hoped you would do a review of it sooner rather than later:) I’d love to see an updated ranking of all of the Frédéric Malle fragrances!

[@viggenone]

I was curious about it, but lately after so many disappointments I don't hold my breath for new releases of Big Brands, also it doesn't sound like something I want, I prefer to use that money for a bottle of The Moon and The Night. Thanks for the review Sebastian!!!

[@Lipolimtown]

Can’t wait for your reviews on the new Tom Fords coming out and if they’ll live up to the brand!

[@niels9565]

Very helpfull review👍

[@jamilmuqtadirbhatti9724]

Wonderful house. One of my favourite perfumes of all time is Portrait of a Lady. The moon and the night will soon arrive and I can't wait for them to get here.

[@lingdeer]

It’s now available on their website. Can’t wait to smell it❤

[@salmansaleem9521]

Thanks Sebastian For this i love the moon so much❤

[@melanieng951]

I so want to try this !❤

[@radeque]

Hi Sebastian, I actually haven't smelled any of those five.. but I've only recently tried Bourdon's French Lover and I like it.

[@mauradallaverde]

Thank you for the honest review. I totally agree with you: if you ask me to pay such a huge amount of money for a perfume, it must have longevity too. Personally I love Ellena’s creations and I’d probably love this composition because of the notes. (What about a video on ambrette seeds perfumes? Or maybe you have it already, I’m checking) I own a bottle of Portrait of a lady dated 2010. It’s my second one and keep it as gold. The longevity, projection and quality of the juice is incredible.

[@lindascull6327]

I definitely believe you should get some perks-so if you get a chance to purchase something first you should- I'm happy that you do! All the investigation and education you do should count for something! I know everytime I watch I always say I've learned something and not just about the fragrance I learn about the perfumer, notes, prices and SO MUCH MORE than I can put in a comment❤❤❤❤Thanks!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Well I got a gift card promo. But I had to spend $500 to get a $75 gift card! Which I have to wait 8 weeks for. LOL!

[@sanneparf]

Can't wait to try it 😍😍😍 Thank you for keeping it real! P.s. My favourites from this house are Musc Ravageur, Portrait Of A Lady & Iris Poudre ❤️

[@Abracadabraa666]

That’s a work of genius. I had the chance to discover it yesterday and was even moved to tears by my emotions.

[@theycallmeken]

Heaven can wait baby! Team Aldehydes in the house 🙌🏾

[@arriiiaaaa]

Elena creates really beautiful fragrances and the lightness and minimalism allows you to appreciate the quality of each note. Having said that, I was bored with Heaven Can Wait. I’m kind of bored with ambrette at the moment. Nevertheless, I just bought a bottle of Elena’s Cuir d’Ange and that is holding me over 😅

[@uchennaonyemaobi9909]

Whoa! This video has really educated me. I just received this heaven can wait perfume aa a gift. I was shocked at the price and decided to investigate. I am disappointed that the fragrance doesn't last despite exorbitant price. The price should be reviewed downwards ASAP.

[@noelmagtoto]

Can you please do a review on the new le labo city exclusive Myrrhe 55 (Shanghai)? And your top city exclusives?

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to check out this house and have a blessed night

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Hope you enjoy

[@michaelbullock8011]

Thank you very much GOD BLESS 🙏

[@funeka691]

The combination of notes of Heaven Can Wait sounds interesting. For that alone I'm willing to try it.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes

[@peninalipkin2974]

sounds like a cute perfume but i absolutely hate when a perfume doesnt last on my skin.

[@summerforever6736]

Cute??

[@Abracadabraa666]

It lasts very long for me

[@fragrancejourney01]

Brother I can’t keep up with all these Malle releases.Great video brother.

[@Wtoreklolek]

What do you mean?

[@BenkiVuk-md8qw]

I totally agree. I Was excited about It and could not Smell a thing Once i sprayed 5 sprays on my pulse points :(

[@funeka691]

I sampled Uncut Gem after seeing your review last year. I actually enjoyed it. I didn't buy it though as I thought it leaned slightly masculine.

[@pramorio]

Keep in mind that these people are fragrance aficionados. Regular people (mom,dad,gf,bf,Uber driver,random people at gym) they will just like almost anything that barely smells good! 😅 Uncut Gem is a really good fragrance, it's just that it's very expensive 🫰 to justify that smell.

[@pardisjoon]

My favorite notification

[@theoudtour]

When I wore L'EAU D'HIVER, the Uber driver said I smelled like rich baby powder 😂 I absolutely love it but it smells very very light to me. Definitely an intimate skin scent. It flourishes the best In the winter. ❤ doesn’t last too long but the scent is very lovely. I don’t wear fragrances for compliments but they rained on me like a hail storm. Definitely not as powerful as Portrait or Carnal. Love the name of the fragrance Heaven Can Wait though, there’s a song by Sia that I absolutely love with the same name

[@mkip222]

Best definition of the fragrance if any could be given. It's EASILY my most versatile fragrance as far as season and occasion are concerned.

[@tara_27244]

Bought musc ravageur as a gift for someone and got a gift with purchase deluxe dabber bottle of heaven can wait ….. opps lol but i agree I can’t smell it on the sample card anymore so the longevity seems short as you noted. All the other sample cards are still very strong many hours later.

[@dudosmokokos]

Enjoyed your video. I’m a big Elena fan also however, you’re right about the lightness and not lasting enough. Having said that I have found a way to extend the “life” of these fragrances. Apply a neutral lotion on the areas that you like to spray your fragrance. It will triple the longevity….e.g. Cetaphil lotion.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Correct I do that and also use primers, boosters and enhancers but I don't always have the time to lotion up! :)

[@anitaoconnell2799]

What about spraying in your hair to help with longevity?

[@n._scents]

​@@anitaoconnell2799spray at the base of your hairline in your neck definitely boosts the longevity

[@nathand.384]

@@anitaoconnell2799curious about hair as well

[@samueldevore44]

Uncut Gem is on my wishlist...the best Frederic Malle in my opinion...I need it😩

[@bluesteblue7822]

I have more JCE in my collection than anyone. However, not a fan of powdery on me. Almost blind bought this one but waiting on a sample first. How is Bigarade Concentree longevity for you?

[@tiffaniemcmillan209]

Their fragrances are just out of my price range. My good friend decanted me some and I was so grateful ❤

[@isobel64]

whic do you like

[@tiffaniemcmillan209]

@@isobel64 Lipstick Rose ❤️

[@giancarlog4073]

Heaven can wait kinda reminds me of ange cuir JCE did for Hermes. Only a littler spicier and sweeter. And not as strong. Still like the smell of itZ agree with you. Dior latest release was also super light, wonder what the research markets are saying about upcoming trends

[@debrajane7622]

I remember the movie with Warren Beatty. Sounds like the fragrance doesn’t last as long as the movie! 😂 Thanks for your candid review, Sebastian! ❤

[@kdworak4754]

Good point 😂

[@Lommy9999]

😂

[@khunjeau8393]

Considering your collection it blows my mind that you can go through any bottle at all, makes me wanna check it out!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Haha, just don't use it up like I did in the first week! :)

[@khunjeau8393]

@@ThePerfumeGuy 😂

[@jackburton4484]

Julien rasquinet top 10 please ! My favorite with Mr.Bish,Mr Maurice and Mr Ropion

[@aaronchow4800]

I enjoy Rose et Cuir - and it has good performance on my skin also. I do need to get my nose on The Moon

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The Moon is so good.

[@Lommy9999]

One of my favorite movies as a kid.

[@LightOfJoy1]

I mostly agree with your review, with one caveat. I was generously given a brand sample in store today at Niemen's, and is it possible you're missing the Ambroxan here? It's lasting long on my skin and that's what I'm attributing it to. It makes it smell more robust, and carrying for hours. I'm an Ambroxan oversmeller, so perhaps that's it? I still don't think that makes it worth the price, by any means. In my opinion, it detracts from its appeal. I do enjoy the clove overdose, and it speaks loudly aside the Ambroxan, but the latter overshadows Ambrette, my favorite, and even the iris.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Sorry. I'm being honest it doesn't last on me. Even with Ambroxan. It can be a skin chemistry issue.

[@ashleylala4293]

So many brands are really getting carried away with the price gouging. Maybe they think they can get away with it because it’s disguised by inflation. Or maybe they know it’s going to end up at the discounters for half price so they overinflate the price initially to compensate.

[@summerforever6736]

No kidding!!!

[@michaelomalley3403]

I really would like to know how Estée Lauder makes these decisions. Do they want to acclimate people to these “barely there” scents? Or are they banking on a target market that does not like to be seen as offensive (when wearing fragrances)? It’s really sad what they have done to FM and Le Labo. The prices they ask are exorbitant for skin scents.

[@heavenjb]

Mr. perfume guy, I have an idea for a list! Can you please do a list of the BEST smelling perfumes named Heaven ( in the title) !?? 👐

[@janetshipley1510]

Can you please make a video on all the fragrance related books you have on the shelf behind you. I love to read but struggle to find books on fragrance. I would really appreciate that. Thank you

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Hopefully soon yes!! :)

[@janetshipley1510]

@@ThePerfumeGuy Great, thank you. I can't wait

[@akhtarrobbani337]

Since watching the top 5, i was surprised carnal flower did not get a mention.... and then the all time classic portrait of a lady both not in the top 5... wow be interesting to see where they would if come in the pecking order if not the top 5, top ten...

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Are you actually paying attention? I said the last 5 releases. Not everything that's launched from the brand. The last 5 fragrances are what I ranked! :)

[@thebridewearsblack]

Musc Ravageur and The Moon❤

[@Daria-sq7ri]

So typical Jean-Claude Ellena🙈I saw him in Milan as well and all I wanted to say to him was "Your fragrances are so wonderful but why can't you make them last longer please?" 😁

[@isobel64]

you should have!

[@nastyfyme]

I got a decant and I have to agree woth you - it doesn't last on the skin and it doesn't last on clothes AT ALL. Pass. It's not that it stays close to the skin BUT it doesn't last at all. It's an hour and a half ride.

[@JoseMunoz-dn5yv]

So a wow ambrette fragrance that lasts in your opinion please I to love ambrette was thinking le labo but I really want one to a wow fragrance and performance?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I’m not sure there is such a thing as beast mode Ambrette but you can watch this video to see if anything sounds like it could be: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZbTeptuqax3eZYsi=czzBY2bnsngAJXAX

[@JoseMunoz-dn5yv]

@@ThePerfumeGuy lol thank you ! Love your videos

[@Lommy9999]

I love Uncut Gem.

[@minhnguyenquang7220]

Was expecting a light hearted iris magnolia fragrance, but all the spices are making me abit skeptical

[@jts4248]

Never smelt anything from this house. I got to try it good video man. Is this a niche house

[@pullingthestrings5233]

You're late to the party. Anything you smell won't smell like it used to because most of them have been reformulated. So you'll be smelling a shell of it's former self.

[@jts4248]

@pullingthestrings5233 Gotcha yeah I just started my collection about 2 years ago. I got a lot of so far trying to test them all. I got a lot of pdm and so far that is my favorite house

[@pullingthestrings5233]

@@jts4248 I'm not a big fan of pdm. Only one i own is vintage herod. The rest are to mainstream for me. Some of My favorite houses are Roja, profumum roma, Chanel les exclusives, old school Frederic malle and some xerjoff.

[@purplemonkeymadness]

That's such a bummer. I haven't tried it yet but I heard it smelled lovely. I'm so tired of 400$ + perfumes having such crap performance. I haven't reached for any of my FM bottles in so long and I'm holding onto the end of my POAL bottle because I won't repurchase with the dip in quality. I thought it sounded like a Killian fragrance too!

[@user-kb8fw5kl5b]

Hey! What’s your favorite perfume from Frederic Malle overall?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

POAL

[@VivaVilla.]

Hi Sebastian. Oh my God! No, no no no; I think that this fragrance isn't the problem at all, I rather want to admit that WE as obsessive perfume users, have our skin so PICKLED, that unless is an Extrait de Parfum we won't be pleased... 😂

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

LOL!

[@catilochapman6162]

For that price one would expect some kind of performance.

[@Ajibolaa]

I can hear how disappointed you are. So unusual but I appreciate your honesty

[@pullingthestrings5233]

Frederic malle can wait to get my money 😅. The way they're headed i don't think they'll be getting my money at all.

[@summerforever6736]

Elena won't be happy with your review for sure😆😆

[@brabalans348]

Sorry you found this underperforming. I do agree with you that some fragrances don’t perform on one’s skin. But I have found more and more the more I learn that it is very individual and it seems to me has got more to do with our noses anosmic functions than the actual performance, apart of course if a fragrance is made to be beast mode or more of a close to skin scent. But I remember when you reviewed Musc Palace from Jovoy you really stressed it’s soft very skin scent performance that you found hardly detectable. But when I got it on me it s one of the most potent Musc scents I own! And I have to be careful when spraying it as people get my trail from when I enter the door at my work…😵‍💫 And I a, not an over sprayer. So apparently our noses play tricks on us, for sure! I also noticed that you did not mention the perfume house Le Couvent that I believe Jean Claude Ellena makes most of the fragrances for that house, which is a mid priced but high quality independent niche house… Maybe something for yo8 to look into… ? ❣️

[@sabrinatirabassi3529]

There's another movie titled Heaven can Wait, made in 1943, with Don Ametche

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

OOh yes I believe the Warren Beatty was a remake. :)

[@summerforever6736]

My $20 clone last hours love it ... It's a shame for the money no performance Wish you could return it.. You still can sell it !!

[@Wtoreklolek]

Clone of what?

[@veronicaroy1766]

I have: Une Rose, Lys Méditerranée, En passant, Portait of a Lady and Musc Ravageur from this house but now they have all become too expensive.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The first Frederic Malle I bought in 2012 was already pretty expensive. I spend around $250 dollars in 2012 for a 50ml bottle of Portrait Of A Lady so they just keep going up up and up!! Sadly! :(

[@veronicaroy1766]

That new fragrance may be more for women.

[@summerforever6736]

crazzy prices

[@lancesfluidfusion]

At $400 a bottle it ought to have some longevity!

[@hamzaabdessameddjennane7098]

The most honest fragrance youtuber ever

[@summerforever6736]

He should Phone Elena and say WTF!!!

[@marinelab]

Maybe, this fragrance doesn't target perfume collectors/experts. Possibly, Frederick Malle needed to add a subdued scent in his line for a rich clientele that doesn't understand nor desire the other bold scents from the brand. The kind of people that go to Chanel to buy a white tee-shirt. Heaven can wait seems to be FM white tee.

[@lynnleglaire4819]

I find that some of the fragrances I love get better with time regarding lasting power. But, yeah…having to over spray a bottle of 400.00 perfume…not worth the investment.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I definitely agree with you on that. So could be it hasn't macerated maturated yet. So we shall see what happens.

[@DKWiseman]

How does it compare to royal earth by harmonist ? I have it

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

i don't remeber Royal Earth sadly.

[@DKWiseman]

@@ThePerfumeGuy it's ok, it just has carrot seeds, and ambrette and iris. Sounds sooooo similar! It's super cozy and cocoon like.

[@dawidb]

Bro u love ginger fragrances....explain in detail why dont U Love uncut gem? Its a spicy ginger

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

BRO I don't like this ginger!

[@daniell5740]

Cause it sucks

[@sesame88]

So Musc Ravageur must have fallen down on your rank list Seb.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Musc Ravageur was launched many years ago and I was focusing on the last 5 releases from the house. I still enjoy MR though! :)

[@jesuslarakarrillo]

R u recommend to buy this new fragrance???

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Test at your own risk! LOL!

[@jesuslarakarrillo]

@ThePerfumeGuy thanks so much last time I buy uncut gem so r n I regret.😕🫤

[@FayeCNL]

I can see the problem with producing amazing fragrances the expectation is always high. Maybe it needs some elixir magic

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Elixir. Portrait Of A Lady Elixir is going to be awesome!! :)

[@s5hundred296]

@@ThePerfumeGuythis is an upcoming release? When is it likely to release?

[@Dr.Wolfstar]

*Can you IMAGINE Quentin Bisch x Frederic Malle* ???

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Ooh

[@DreamDosage]

Performance Can Wait

[@squirtboss]

Whats up with so avant garde shipping?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I don’t know what do you mean?

[@squirtboss]

@@ThePerfumeGuy Last friday I ordered the nishane x sample set I used your SEBASTIAN20 code and all I got so far is just an order confirmation on 8-18 when I placed the order today is 8-25 and nothing

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Contact their customer service. I'm sorry you are having issues. Check spam in case their emails went in there.

[@squirtboss]

@@ThePerfumeGuy tried that twice no answer and spam folder just sales ads from them. This is bad for business!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I'll send this to my contact there. Send me your name please. Your name you used to place the order.

[@porousdumasia3256]

These fragrance houses are screwing the scrum of their clients . We should stop buying them and support more Indie houses and fairly priced niche brands.

[@algebraist1997]

I don't think we should discriminate based on the house, we should just be buying perfumes that don't pander to trends or are unoriginal. Brands track what sells and if we as consumers show only innovative, fairly priced perfumes sell, that's what we will get.

[@funeka691]

Synthetic Jungle I didn't enjoy. Too green for me.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I know you don't like green but that's an amazing green fragrance.

[@gndiaspereira]

Where the hell is Fm going with these prices😪

[@cecilia_v]

👍

[@d.s.6221]

Sounds like a name by Kilian would use. CM

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

That's what I said. Even when I first heard about it! LOL!

[@moondust013]

🌹

[@algebraist1997]

Heaven Can Wait is a film from 1943 directed by the great Ernst Lubitsch, whose name was stolen by the unrelated 1978 film.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes but most people know the one with Warren Beaty which already old enough anyway. ;)

[@algebraist1997]

@ThePerfumeGuy make sure you see the 1943 masterpiece though ;) Also did you try the 3 Astier de Villatte by Ropion? I'm off to Paris next week and have prioritised smelling those.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I have seen it. I went to film school and studied film history. In fact I love history even more film history. I have smelled the Astier De Villante fragrances and will pick Les Nuits in September when I'm in Paris but I have to resniff the others as well to make sure I like them but for sure I'm picking up Les Nuits.

[@algebraist1997]

@@ThePerfumeGuy That's amazing, I often think of a perfume as an olfactory film, albeit a non-linear one because you have top note materials that can make it all the way to the base.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I am going to pass. I left the house with Portrait of a Lady. I don’t like it, sorry but it marked a departure from the original script. The bespoke and classic elements left the house.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Sad that this is another overpriced released from Frederic Malle. Though they have some real gems, I feel that they play the exclusivity/luxury card too much - charging outrageous prices just to maintain a lux status. It's particularly aggravating when the longevity is awful as well. I mean, when you go for a Jean-Claude Ellena creation, you know he has a trademark light touch, but you still expect at least a certain level of performance, especially at that price point. Some of his stuff for Laboratorio Olfattivo is rather fleeting as well, but this sounds even worse and it costs over twice as much!

[@mehdishekarforoush2209]

I have not tested this fragrance but I am certain that it is a masterpiece. When I look at a real niche fragrance from one of the most iconic master perfumers in history, the only thing that I do not care about is the projection or longevity. The only thing I would care about for a fragrance like this is the scent itself, the creativity, the concept behind that, and the artistic value of that. I personally consider weak longevity as a positive point !!! because it tells me that the fragrance was created for its own artistic value, not for marketing. Believe me, Jean-Claude Elena knows how to make a beast fragrance better than anybody else.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

OK

[@McCarthyRay]

I thought this was way too flowery for a guy. The flower notes overpower the spice. If you want to smell like a 60-80 year old lady, then this is the fragrance for you!

[@ToTheWind]

Tried to forget last year (Uncut Gem) and yet... Another dud from Frederic Malle. Too expensive and uninspiring. This scent can wait.

[@heavenjb]

Lol remember how bad the movie was!!! I was like 7 ( and my name IS Heaven!!) well the movie was so bad we walked out! Ha I hope this is better!!?

[@mhsidibe1]

If subjectivity around performance is the reason why you don't like to talk about it, isn't everything regarding fragrance subjective? Just a constructive thought

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I don't think the way a fragrance performs really has anything to do with subjectivity. :)

[@mhsidibe1]

@@ThePerfumeGuy okay. Thank you for the great content as usual!

[@TheSwanwood]

Leave it to Estee Lauder to screw over the unsuspecting fragrance shopper. Lauder is currently The Destroyer of Once Quality Perfume Houses. Tom Ford and FM are rapidly going down the toilet.

[@kdworak4754]

The night is 1200 bucks 😂

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The Night was $1500 when I bought it in 2019 how could it be $1200 now?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Just looked it up on FM website and it's $1950. YIKES

[@samtan4729]

Well, well who owns FM today? A corporate entity? That would explain your underwhelming impression.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Well, I would think that, but they launched synthetic jungle under Estee Lauder

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The Moon and Rose and Rose & Cuir we’re also under a Estée Lauder.

[@cavgrey8]

@@ThePerfumeGuyThe Moon is spectacular

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The Moon obviously if you watched saw where it ended up on this list! :)

[@samtan4729]

​@@ThePerfumeGuythat's true. The real test is whether it gets watered down or reformulated in the future.

[@moonpluto]

Waay way too floral. I smelled it at the Frederic Malle boutique store in NYC. Its not unisex. It vibes very vintage and old school feminine. Extreme powderyness and vegetable notes. Cool for women of a certain type. Hard pass for most men.

[@sams_smellz2570]

does it smell like feminite du bois?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

No never thought that even with the plum

[@4travisbickle]

it's a dud!