Having initially worked on the demanding angelica theme, Pierre Bourdon`s trials led him to a new vegetal animality. This perfume has the quintessential qualities of a men`s classic. It is a sort of skin enhancer, as the smell of patchouli, incense, tree moss and cedar mingles with one`s natural odor. This suave base also serves as the cornerstone of a massive dose of angelica, galbanum and pimento. Pierre Bourdon earned a degree in political science before changing directions and enrolling in the Roure Bertrand Dupont school in Grasse. He then became the only protégé of celebrated perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. His professional career began at Roure in Paris in the late 70`s. In the 1980s, he revolutionized perfume trends with his men`s fragrance Cool Water for Davidoff. Today, Bourdon is considered one of the most innovative perfumers of his generation. About Frédéric Malle: In 2000, Frédéric Malle introduced Editions de Parfums, a completely novel proposition: exclusive, creative fragrances composed by the world`s greatest perfumers and sold under their name. Fruity scent Eau de parfum Frederic Malle French Lover 0.34 Eau De Parfum Spray For Men Product Details Frédéric Malle’s French Lover Eau De Parfum has the quintessential qualities of a men's classic. It is a sort of skin enhancer as the smell of patchouli incense tree moss and cedar mingle with one's natural odour. Created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon this suave base also serves as the cornerstone of a massive dose of angelica galbanum and pimento. Bois d'Orage (which translates in English into thunder wood) is a dramatic almost Wagnerian composition that expresses the contained sophistication of the effortlessly elegant man. This item is a refill for the Travel Spray accessory available to purchase separately. Pierre Bourdon earned a degree in political science before changing directions and enrolling in the Roure Bertrand Dupont school in Grasse. He then became the only protégé of celebrated perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. Today Bourdon is considered one of the most innovative perfumers of his generation. Top notes: pimiento angelica juniper Base notes: patchouli vetiver frankincense How To Use Frédéric Malle believes people should spray perfume where they wish to do so. Some people wear them on their neck or under their wrist while others prefer to splash or spray fragrances on their chest. Layering across scents is not recommended as our perfumes are each an olfactive work of art crafted to stand alone and apart.