Northern Love by Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums
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Northern Love: A Spiced Woody Oriental by Frederic Malle Northern Love is a new addition to Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums, launched in 2026. Created by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, it is a woody oriental fragrance designed for both men and women. The scent opens with saffron, Speculoos, cinnamon and nutmeg. Its heart is a soft duo of vanilla and jasmine,…
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About Northern Love
Northern Love: A Spiced Woody Oriental by Frederic Malle
Northern Love is a new addition to Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums, launched in 2026. Created by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, it is a woody oriental fragrance designed for both men and women.
The scent opens with saffron, Speculoos, cinnamon and nutmeg. Its heart is a soft duo of vanilla and jasmine, while the base rests on leather, styrax, sandalwood, Peru balsam and patchouli.
The name points to a pleasant tension: a cool, northern atmosphere wrapped around a warmly spiced core. Northern Love combines woody, warm spicy, balsamic and powdery accords, with a faint metallic shimmer that adds a modern edge.
At first sniff, saffron brings a crisp, almost metallic brightness. It is softened by Speculoos, whose biscuity sweetness feels familiar and comforting. Cinnamon and nutmeg reinforce that warmth while keeping the opening lively.
The heart shifts to a creamier register. Vanilla is smooth and subtly sweet, while jasmine lends a clean floral lift, preventing the composition from becoming too dense. It is an elegant bridge to the deeper base.
There, leather and styrax create a smoky, resinous anchor. Sandalwood and Peru balsam polish the blend, and patchouli adds an earthy, slightly mysterious depth. The result is a smooth yet complex trail with a distinctly oriental character.
Additional ambery, powdery and fresh spicy nuances keep the fragrance interesting without screaming for attention. Northern Love feels intimate, refined, and built for close encounters rather than loud statements.
Anyone who enjoys woody orientals with soft gourmand touches and a leathery base. It suits cooler months, evening wear, and those looking for a unisex fragrance that feels both comfortable and sophisticated.
Northern Love is a well-balanced new release from Frederic Malle. The Speculoos and vanilla provide a gentle, warm accessibility, while leather and woody resins give it structure and depth. A versatile oriental with an affectionate, quietly luxurious character.
Spices White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
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