The Moon Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle 2019

...and time stood still for a moment. 2 ml was exactly the amount of The Moon that I purchased during the last sharing here on Parfumo. Unfortunately only 2 ml, because had I known what awaited me...

The Moon sets a new marker on my olfactory timeline. It breaks certain chains, so to speak. There is a time before The Moon, and a time after The Moon.
Many things are put into perspective, and fragrances that previously impressed me suddenly shift into a completely different light.

After I examined the amber-colored elixir, I thought, especially considering the small amount, I should test it on my skin right away. I don’t want to waste anything. And wow... at the moment of the meeting of fragrance molecules and olfactory cells, there is a synaptic fireworks display like no other. And time truly felt like it stood still for a moment.

The Moon opens with an incredibly strong, fruity, and sweet raspberry. Also supported by other fruits, which I cannot perceive in isolation. I could never experience the raspberry so intensely in Tuscan Leather or La Yuqawam. More like a green, unripe fruit. But with The Moon... absolutely impressive.
Accompanying it is a very finely woven oud. The association with cow stalls and horse romance may only come through at the very beginning, quickly blurring, and leaving a fine veil that gives the fragrance this enchanting animalistic touch... strong!!
Additionally, what I find appealing is a subtly flashing rose. Only occasionally and just now and then. Too much rose in fragrances rarely reaches me, but here the theme seems to be very well resolved.
As the composition progresses, very elegant and soft leather joins in, providing the fragrance with a rounded finish and expressive strength. With all these more than harmoniously coordinated components, the fragrance truly captivates you.

It has such a strong presence, and its radiance is akin to that of a neon tube. Thus, the sillage and longevity are breathtaking, which, however, means it cannot be worn everywhere. In my professional life, that would probably be too much. But so what... everything has its time and everything in its time. There are plenty of other occasions to wear the moon.
The quality of the individual ingredients seems definitely high-quality and exclusive. This likely accounts for the enormously high price. To what extent the price is actually justified, I cannot assess. For that, I ultimately lack the expertise.

In conclusion, I would like to draw a bridge to the real moon. More precisely, to the blood moon, which occurs during a total lunar eclipse.
The moon shines mysteriously red, often seemingly within reach, and represents, just like the fragrance, the following qualities:

mystical and legendary
powerful and expressive
intoxicating and captivating

Enjoy The Moon and thank you for reading!