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Frederic Malle

Frederic Malle Uncut Gem

Citrus
Fresh
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
Musky
EDP · 2022 · mens

Frédéric Malle is a niche fragrance house founded by the perfumer and businessman of the same name, known for commissioning world-class perfumers to create distinctive, uncompromising scents. The brand's lineup reflects a commitment to quality ingredients and artistic vision rather than mass-market appeal.

Uncut Gem opens with a bright, spiced citrus blend of bergamot, mandarin orange, and ginger, accented by nutmeg and angelica for complexity. The heart layers in leather and olibanum, grounded by vetiver that adds an earthy, slightly smoky character. The base settles into warm amber and cedar with a soft musk finish, creating an amber-woody composition that feels both refined and grounded. The overall effect is a sophisticated warm spice fragrance with enough woody depth to avoid feeling one-dimensional.

This works best for someone seeking a refined, versatile amber-woody that bridges casual and formal wear. It suits cooler seasons and evening wear particularly well, though the citrus top gives it enough levity for transitional weather. If you're drawn to The Homesteader, The Sensualist, or The Mystic, Uncut Gem will likely resonate.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
30%
Aromatic
73%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
80%
Earthy
42%
Musky
58%
Amber
60%
Warm Spicy
73%
Spicy
30%
Balsamic
42%
Sweet
15%
Leather
50%
Smoky
42%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Angelica
Angelica
Complex, musky, and slightly earthy, angelica root has a unique profile that sits between herbs, earth, and musk. It was historically used as a fixative and still adds a deep, rooty quality that grounds and extends other notes. Angelica seed is slightly citrusy; the root is darker and more complex. A note beloved by niche perfumers.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Olibanum
Olibanum
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Cedar
Cedar
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh30%Aromatic73%Woody100%Vetiver80%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
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frederic-malle Frederic Malle Uncut Gem— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Frederic Malle Uncut Gem is $470.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $470.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic frederic-malle fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for frederic-malle Frederic Malle Uncut Gem? +
$470.00 at Neiman Marcus. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does frederic-malle Frederic Malle Uncut Gem smell like? +
Frédéric Malle is a niche fragrance house founded by the perfumer and businessman of the same name, known for commissioning world-class perfumers to create distinctive, uncompromising scents. The brand's lineup reflects a commitment to quality ingredients and artistic vision rather than mass-market appeal. Uncut Gem opens with a bright, spiced citrus blend of bergamot, mandarin orange, and ginger, accented by nutmeg and angelica for complexity. The heart layers in leather and olibanum, grounded by vetiver that adds an earthy, slightly smoky character. The base settles into warm amber and cedar with a soft musk finish, creating an amber-woody composition that feels both refined and grounded. The overall effect is a sophisticated warm spice fragrance with enough woody depth to avoid feeling one-dimensional. This works best for someone seeking a refined, versatile amber-woody that bridges casual and formal wear. It suits cooler seasons and evening wear particularly well, though the citrus top gives it enough levity for transitional weather. If you're drawn to The Homesteader, The Sensualist, or The Mystic, Uncut Gem will likely resonate.
What are the notes in frederic-malle Frederic Malle Uncut Gem? +
Top: Angelica, Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg. Heart: Leather, Olibanum, Vetiver. Base: Amber, Cedar, Musk.
What fragrance family is Frederic Malle Uncut Gem? +
frederic-malle Frederic Malle Uncut Gem belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like frederic-malle Frederic Malle Uncut Gem? +
Based on shared notes, Swiss Arabian Daeeman unisex (Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, Bergamot), Alexandria Fragrances Hafez's Cigar (Amber, Cedar, Leather, Bergamot), Rasasi Qasamat Rasana (Amber, Cedar, Leather, Bergamot), Bujairami Turn Up Inspired by Deified Tony Iommi (Amber, Musk, Leather, Vetiver), floris Jermyn Street (Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, Bergamot) may smell similar to Frederic Malle Uncut Gem.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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