Frederic Malle · 2026
Contre-Jour Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
woody
grounded
sun-warmed rose petals over sandalwood
Scent Notes
Floral
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About This Perfume
Think sun-warmed rose petals over sandalwood: that is Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Contre-Jour. It opens with immortelle, moves into rose and narcissus and settles on sandalwood. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. A good pick for nights out. Released in 2026.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for nights out.
- Sample first if: floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.
Around $470.
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The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Night out
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like sun-warmed rose petals over sandalwood. It opens with immortelle, moves into rose and narcissus and settles on sandalwood.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
It works across all four seasons. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.
It reads unisex.
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