Frederic Malle French Lover (Pierre Bourdon)

In the world of haute parfumerie, few names command the respect of Frederic Malle, and few creations possess the raw, intellectual magnetism of French Lover. Originally launched as Bois d'Orage, this scent is not a romantic overture in the traditional sense, but rather a profound, atmospheric homage to the damp, verdant floor of a deep, ancient forest. Pierre Bourdon has crafted a fragrance that eschews the saccharine trends of modern perfumery in favor of a stark, uncompromising masculinity. It is a scent for the man—or woman—who finds beauty in the shadows, the moss, and the crisp, invigorating air of a storm-tossed landscape. To wear French Lover is to wear a cloak of understated sophistication.