Frederic Malle's French Lover Eau De Parfum possesses the quintessential qualities of a men's classic, acting as a skin enhancer where the scents of patchouli, incense, tree moss, and cedar blend with one's natural odor. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, this suave base forms the core of a substantial dose of angelica, galbanum, and pimento. Bois d'Orage, meaning 'thunder wood' in English, is a dramatic and sophisticated composition that embodies the contained elegance of the effortlessly stylish man. Pierre Bourdon's journey into perfumery began after earning a degree in political science, leading him to the Roure Bertrand Dupont school in Grasse, where he became the sole protégé of the renowned perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. His career commenced at Roure in Paris during the late 1970s, and by the 1980s, he had significantly influenced perfume trends with his men's fragrance, Cool Water for Davidoff. Today, Bourdon is recognized as one of the most innovative perfumers of his time. Editions de Parfums was established by Frédéric Malle in 2000, presenting a unique concept: exclusive, creative fragrances created by the world's leading perfumers, presented under their own names. This Eau de parfum offers a fruity scent. The 30ml spray combines beauty, simplicity, and practicality, delivering Frédéric Malle’s signature uncompromising perfume in a compact size. Its design draws aesthetic inspiration from 20th-century conceptual art and modernist principles, embodying the Bauhaus philosophy where form follows function. The fragrance is housed in a simple black cylinder made of high-gloss polyethylene plastic, featuring a matte anodized metal center and a magnetic cap, making it a practical vessel for perfume both at home and while traveling. Top notes include pimiento, angelica, and juniper, while the base notes consist of patchouli, vetiver, and frankincense. Frédéric Malle suggests applying perfume to areas of personal preference, such as the neck or wrists, or even splashing it on the chest. Layering different scents is not advised, as each perfume is a unique olfactive work designed to stand alone.