What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is blackberry and erigeron (fleabane). The heart brings nettle and thistle. On the skin it settles into orris root and erigeron (fleabane). Overall it smells green and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Mal-Aimé 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
Parfum d'Empire Mal-Aimé EDP in detail
Parfum d'Empire is the house behind Mal-Aimé EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by aromatic and iris. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and aromatic smells and notes like nettle and orris root. Less obvious notes include erigeron (fleabane). Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Mal-Aimé sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Pierre Balmain Ivoire de Balmain and Sospiro Vibrato spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other Parfum d'Empire perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Cuir Ottoman, Aziyade and Azemoure Les Orangers.
Mal-Aimé longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Pierre Balmain Ivoire de Balmain and Sospiro Vibrato last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like orris root and erigeron (fleabane) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Mal-Aimé, try these
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Questions people ask
When did Mal-Aimé come out?
It came out in 2021.
Can I wear Mal-Aimé to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.