Superstitious
Superstitious by Frédéric Malle is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2017 in the niche price tier. It opens with aldehydes, peach and bergamot, moves into jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang and dries down to vetiver, patchouli, amber and musk. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
- Peach Fuzzy, warm and slightly creamy. Soft rather than sharp.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
- Montale Roses Musk
- Floris Edwardian Bouquet
- Floris Chypress
- Ajmal Aristocrat
- Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage
- Coty Emeraude
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