Frederic Malle – Superstitious

Superstitious is a contemporary take on the floral aldehyde from Frederic Malle.  Unlike other floral aldehydes with a rose note, the rose in Superstitious is not jammy at all.   It opens with a strong blossoming rose and a soapy aldehyde note.  There is a cleanness to the notes.  In it’s opening, it is a floral aldehyde lovers dream. 

About 30 minutes into wear I get an extremely bold jasmine.  The jasmine is strong yet blends seamlessly with the rose.  The aldehydes begin to soften.  Another 30 minutes in and a spicy and juicy peach appear.  There is an effervescence in the way the spiced peach enters the juice.  A subtle resinous amber, as well as the continuing aldehydes, prevent Superstitious from going the way of a fruity floral.

Roughly 2 hours into wear, the rose softens and the spiced peach jasmine aldehyde is cradled by a woody vetiver.  The juiciness of the notes begins to fade and in the remaining wear, there is a soft woody dryness to the juice.  The continued note of amber prevents Superstitious from losing its body and keeps the fragrance feeling very complex, rounded, and complete.

Superstitious wears on me for roughly 12 hours with an initial moderate projection that tapers to a soft fragrance.

Notes: Turkish rose oil, Egyptian jasmine, peach, amber, frankincense, Haitian vetiver, aldehydes

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion