Frederic Malle Fragrance review

Cologne Bigarade – Frederic Malle

Name: Cologne Bigarade – Frederic Malle
Item: Frederic Malle Cologne Bigarade
Author: Vivir

By Vivir · October 27, 2026 · Updated October 28, 2026

Accords

citrus green fresh rose fresh spicy woody

Top

bitter orangecardamompink pepperbitter orange (bigarade)

Heart

rose

Base

grasshaycedar

Longevity

Perfumica rates it good; many reviews report short longevity (a few hours or less).

Projection

Sillage

Perfumica rates it good; reviews describe intimate to average projection.

This is a perfect citrus. Perfect citrus, people!
One of the best orange citrus openings ever.
Ellena doesn't dissapoint. This is a fresh scent with a very alluring bitter orange that brightens your senses.
Very nice! Cologne bigarade delivers what the name promises: delicious citrus.
Very nice! Cologne bigarade delivers what the name promises: delicious citrus... extremely realistic, natural, quite sharp citrus. Bitter-sweet, but more bitter than sweet.
One of the best orange citrus openings ever... this is fresher and more realistic for me. Also more female friendly. Lasts longer, too.
Ellena doesn't dissapoint. This is a fresh scent with a very alluring bitter orange that brightens your senses. It is linear, but when the opening is this good you don't want it to change.
Effervescent bitter orange with underlying green elements... a stunning bigarade top note, full of life and sparkle.

There is a smokiness (brought about by the hay) that accompanies the citrus and I do not care for it at all.
The main problem is longevity.
it fades down soooo fast to a sheer soft skin scent with no projection.
For most of us, I can’t recommend paying €300+ for it.
There is a smokiness (brought about by the hay) that accompanies the citrus and I do not care for it at all. It sort of reminds me of something my grandfather would have worn.
It's still a cologne. For most of us, I can't recommend paying €300+ for it. It's cool for art's sake.
The only downside is that it doesn't last very long, unfortunately. It's gone after a couple of hours.
Sour citrus. Bigarade is all I get, no rose.
Light musky citrus scent... Overall, rather nondescript. Smells like a room spray from the Aesop lineup.