Frederic Malle · 2000
En Passant Eau de Parfum
Longevity
2–6 h60% of 29 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 150+ people
Season
Warmer months9 in 10 season mentions
fresh
uplifting
skin-close
cool cucumber water, lilac blooms, soft powdery musk
Scent Notes
Floral
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What the community says
Fresh and light & airy, made for warmer months
Scendira's summary of 300+ people on perfume review sites. Updated 25 Oct 2026
How long it lasts180+ people
2–6 h
for 60% of people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
60% of people get 2–6 hours. From 29 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (3 h).
30% Fades quickly
40% Moderate
30% Long-lasting
rounded to the nearest 5%
Wear time varies a lot
How far it projects150+ people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it stays close to the skin
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it stays close to the skin, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it78 mentions
9 in 10
season mentions are warmer
9 in 10 warmer1 in 10 other seasons
From 78 mentions of a season.
Warmer monthsOffice
Where opinion splits
Say it lasts a long timeSay it fades quickly
Splits opinion on how long it lasts
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Also worth knowing
Compliments
1%
1% of people get compliments on it (137).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Summary in words
Frederic Malle En Passant: what 300+ people say about it.
In short: Fresh and light & airy, made for warmer months.
Most often worn by women.
60% of people get 2–6 hours of wear (29 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 3 hours).
About 40% of 180+ people say it lasts a moderate time (wear time varies a lot).
Mixed reports on projection (150+ people): Reports are mixed: about half say it stays close to the skin, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Of the 78 mentions of a season, about 9 in 10 are about warmer weather.
People wear it most for: warmer months, office.
Splits opinion on how long it lasts: 30% of 180+ say it lasts a long time, 30% say it fades quickly.
1% of people get compliments on it (137).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 300+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums En Passant smells like cool cucumber water, lilac blooms, soft powdery musk. Key notes are lilac, cucumber and white musk. It reads unisex.
It is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for casual days and the office. Released in 2000.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike fresh fragrances.
Around $64.
Explore more: More from Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums · Fresh perfumes · Lilac perfumes · White musk perfumes
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Casual · office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool cucumber water, lilac blooms, soft powdery musk. Key notes are lilac, cucumber and white musk.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office.
It reads unisex.
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