Score
81/100

Frédéric Malle Dawn

2018Carlos Benaïm

“Frankincense and Turkish rose in a cathedral — Malle's most spiritual radiator.”

Dawn
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Dawn

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The take

What works

  • ●Pink pepper-Turkish rose-olibanum spiritual church-like Malle unisex
  • ●Eternal longevity radiating presence

Trade-offs

  • ●Prohibitively expensive with poor value
  • ●Beautiful opening fades into generic synthetic

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Notes

Top

Pink PepperPink PepperTurkish RoseTurkish Rose

Mid

OlibanumOlibanumTurkish RoseTurkish RoseAmberAmber

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LabdanumLabdanumVetiverVetiverOakmossOakmossCedarCedarAmbroxanAmbroxan

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 44%, works
  • Summer, 29%
  • Fall, 97%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 50%, works
  • Night, 92%, best

Occasions

EverydayDate nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Dawn last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Dawn?

Dawn is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Dawn worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Pink pepper-Turkish rose-olibanum spiritual church-like Malle unisex. Eternal longevity radiating presence.