WS-FM-2000

En Passant

2000Men

floral up front, then fresh, settling into aquatic.

En Passant by Frederic Malle is a Floral Green fragrance for women. En Passant was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivia Giacobetti. Top notes are Watery Notes, Cucumber, Galbanum, Basil, Calamus, Orange and Banana; middle notes are Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Honey, Rose,…

floral fresh aquatic green

Nose: Olivia Giacobetti

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Watery Notes, Cucumber, Galbanum, Basil, Calamus, Orange, Banana
Heart· 2–4h
Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Honey, Rose, Carnation, Broom
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Wheat, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

92%

89%

66%

45%

40%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring54%Summer32%Fall8%Winter5%Day87%Night13%Wears female50%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Frederic Malle picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does En Passant smell like?

floral up front, then fresh, settling into aquatic. Dominant accords: floral, fresh, aquatic.

What notes are in En Passant?

Top: Watery Notes, Cucumber, Galbanum, Basil, Calamus, Orange, Banana. Heart: Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Honey, Rose, Carnation, Broom. Base: Musk, Wheat, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla.

How long does En Passant last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is En Passant loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is En Passant best for?

Spring is the top pick (54%). Summer is second at 32%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for En Passant?

Day wear leads at 87%. Night is a secondary pick at 13%.

Is En Passant for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 50% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made En Passant?

Composed by Olivia Giacobetti. Released in 2000.