What does it smell like?
Main smell: warm spicy and citrus. It opens with Amalfi lemon and orange, moves to cloves and spicy notes and dries down to sandalwood and musk.
- Came out
- 1988
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Secret Melange notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Secret Melange EDP in detail
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier is the house behind Secret Melange EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Secret Melange for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur has more depth.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
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How far Secret Melange spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Ungaro Iii.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Ungaro Iii.
If you like Secret Melange, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Ungaro Iii (7 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
When did Secret Melange come out?
It came out in 1988.
Can women wear Secret Melange?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on warm spicy and citrus.