Frederic Malle · 2000
Le Parfum de Therese EDP
Longevity
Variesreports split · 56 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 48 people
Worn by
Mostly womenmost often worn by
fruity
playful
What the community says
Soft, fresh and soapy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 56 describe how long it lasts, 48 how far it projects and 67 how it smells. Most other posts only name Le Parfum de Therese.
How long it lasts56 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects48 people
Projection varies
about half say it projects moderately
about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects moderately, and about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly.
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Compliments
2%
2% of people get compliments on it (53).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
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Summary in words
Frederic Malle Le Parfum de Therese: what people say about it.
In short: Soft, fresh and soapy.
Most often worn by women.
Mixed reports on wear time (56 people): No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Projection varies (48 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects moderately, and about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly.
2% of people get compliments on it (53).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Diorama by Dior (68% of voters).
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 160+ 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.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Le Parfum de Therese comes across as juicy melon and cucumber with rosy florals. It opens with melon and cucumber, moves into jasmine, plum and rose and settles on patchouli, blond leather and vetiver. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is easy to wear day or night. A good pick for casual days. Released in 2000.
Wearers report that 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 fruity and playful for casual days.
- Sample first if: fruity is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike floral fragrances.
Around $290.
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The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like juicy melon and cucumber with rosy florals. It opens with melon and cucumber, moves into jasmine, plum and rose and settles on patchouli, blond leather and vetiver.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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