Bigarade Concentrée by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
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8.1 / 10 507 Ratings
A popular perfume by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle for women and men, released in 2002. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Citrus
Fresh
Fruity
Green
Spicy

Fragrance Notes

Bitter orangeBitter orange CardamomCardamom CedarwoodCedarwood HayHay Pink pepperPink pepper

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.1507 Ratings
Longevity
6.1415 Ratings
Sillage
5.8408 Ratings
Bottle
7.5375 Ratings
Value for money
5.6151 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 01/31/2025.

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What the fragrance is similar to
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Orange Sanguine by Atelier Cologne
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Déclaration (Eau de Toilette) by Cartier
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Reviews

14 in-depth fragrance descriptions
7.5
Bottle
5
Sillage
5
Longevity
9
Scent
DieNase

20 Reviews
DieNase
DieNase
Helpful Review 5  
A dreamscent
I bought a decant of this scent blind. And as you can guess from the title - I don't regret at all! This is damn porn cool (well, can't translate that one)!

In some reviews on the internet it is compared to one of my favourite scents Déclaration by Cartier. Both have the bitter orange in common - and of course the nose: Jean-Claude Ellena. But that's it - to my nose.
The salty cumin note of Déclaration, that some people consider as sweaty - is totally absent in this scent. Nothing powdery-musky animalistic in this scent. Well, there is a tiny skank note in this scent. I suppose that it comes from some indolic jasmine, which is not listed above. But I'm quite sure that there is some indolic flower, jasmine or neroli. I'm also able to smell the rose, which I have never been able to discover in Déclaration. No cardamom here. A totally different scent indeed. A juicy bitter orange with flowery elements and a touchh of skank - just enough to give it some depth and flesh.

Some have asked how Bigarade concentrée compares to Orange Sanguine by Atelier Cologne. Again I would say two totally different scents. The top note of Orange Sanguine is absolutely stunning, a very natural juicy orange. But it dries down to a woody white musk, which is fortunately absent in Bigarade - at the expense of some longevity. I don't get jasmine in Orange Sanguine, although it is declared.

To summarise: Bigarade concentrée is a really juicy fruity flowery scent, very sensual and erotic. It would be definitely full-bottle-worthy if it wasn't that pricey in combination with mediocre longevity. Otherwise it would have been a 100%!

Update: possibly I'll get the full bottle for summer. It smells just absolutely great! Love it!

Update II: I get some similarity with Eau d'Hermès in its actual version - far less skanky of course. Definitely a tribute to Roudnitska! Also reminiscent of Eau Sauvage (but jucier and stronger, less herbal).
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7.5
Bottle
5
Sillage
5
Longevity
7
Scent
Sherapop

1239 Reviews
Sherapop
Sherapop
Helpful Review 2  
Candied Citrus Rind Rose
Interestingly enough, Frédéric Malle BIGARADE CONCENTREE appears to have been launched the very same year (2002) as Les Parfums de Rosine UN ZESTE DE ROSE. Citrus rose perfumes are few and far between, in my experience, so I was immediately reminded of the Rosine perfume upon donning the Malle today. Very similar line-up of notes, with the candied citrus rind dominating the rose.

This is a (nearly...) unique combination, and I like it for a change, but now I'm not even sure which of these two citrus rose perfumes I prefer! BIGARADE CONCENTREE opens with something ever-so-slightly rank, but it swiftly floats away so I do not want to eliminate it from contention for that reason alone.
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4
Scent
Drseid

821 Reviews
Drseid
Drseid
2  
Body Odor And Citrus Don't Mesh Well...
Definitely the underlying the cumin/BO spice is similar to that used in Declaration, and I dislike it for the same reason as I dislike that Ellena scent... . This one has a bitter orange at the forefront that smells nice, but the cumin undertone ruins it for me. In Declaration, the BO note is more prominent, and as such makes me dislike that even more than this, but it still is "visible" enough to make this a tough one to tolerate for me, and folks in relatively near proximity. Very linear in nature as most JC Ellena scents are (not a bad thing in my book), but when the scent is rotten from the start, that does not help. I'll swim against the tide and recommend a pass on this 2 star out of 5 scent.
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Pricing
1
Bottle
5
Sillage
4
Longevity
0.5
Scent
Shemsmeller

194 Reviews
Shemsmeller
Shemsmeller
1  
Orange what else?
tested at the Printemps Boulevard Haussmann store in Paris during the month of May.

To date, no perfume from this brand has managed to convince me, I was hoping to discover a nugget with the wide choice offered in this store.

having seen a good average for this reference on the site, I was quite confident before testing this one.

but what a huge disappointment, it just smells of orange and nothing else, it's a joke? €300 for that? Might as well buy a bitter orange or the Minimes convent if you like this type of fragrance.
overvalued, overpriced, unjustified price, I don't understand its average, it brings nothing new to perfumery.
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8
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
9
Scent
Leka

8 Reviews
Leka
Leka
2  
Cítrico muy elegante
Perfume cítrico de los que gusta a las mujeres. Tiene una salida de naranja que nos acompañará desde la salida hasta el final de la fragancia. La parte especiada y maderosa le da cuerpo a la fragancia. A pesar de tener naranja amarga, le noto un punto dulce que la hace muy atractiva. Duración moderada, pero siempre puedes sobre aplicar. Se puede comprar a ciegas sin problemas, éxito asegurado.
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HugolayHugolay 7 months ago
8
Bottle
5
Sillage
6
Longevity
9
Scent
Realistic, short-lived, juicy citrus. The scent is wonderful, but at this price point, I'd expect better performance.
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KuraiKurai 2 years ago
6
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
Citrus and hay, simple as that. But everything is done just right. Pure confidence and class on low-key sillage.
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NinamariahNinamariah 26 days ago
9
Bottle
6
Sillage
5
Longevity
7
Scent
Realistic Bitter Orange, not my style but good quality, very natural blend. Subtle woody base. One of the best generic citruses. Unisex.
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HajuvanaHajuvana 2 years ago
Approximates my recollection of TDH Eau Très Fraîche, which I used to frequent. IMO you get what you pay for in the citrus department here.
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NoureddineNoureddine 8 days ago
Bigarade Concentrée by Frédéric Malle is a vibrant, minimalist burst of bitter orange and cedar, redefining freshness with e
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AlexD76AlexD76 3 months ago
8
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
A vibrant, refreshing citrus scent with notes of bitter orange, cedarwood & hay Bigarade Concentree offers a bold & invigorating experience
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HappyMilfHappyMilf 5 months ago
2
Bottle
10
Scent
Orange zest with a hint of cardamom. Energetic and clean scent. Smells like a morning gym session.
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VsakegaVsakega 8 months ago
Nice citrus scent, poor longevity. Way overpriced.
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KingPinKingPin 4 years ago
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
6.5
Scent
Quite classic citrus, good but not worth the price compared to the myriad of alternatives that exists.
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MariaSMariaS 4 years ago
8
Scent
It's simple, sweet fruity fresh, unisex, daytime perfume. I love it. Its not something extraordinary but it's beautiful!
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