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frederic-malle Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018 for women
Frederic Malle

Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018 for women

Floral
Rose
Musky
Powdery
Smoky
EDP · 2018 · womens

Frédéric Malle is known for working with independent perfumers to create distinctive fragrances that prioritize quality ingredients and composition over marketing narratives. The house has built a reputation for releasing limited editions that explore specific themes or collaborate with renowned noses.

Lipstick Rose opens with a fresh, slightly tart blend of lemon and violet leaf that quickly gives way to a prominent rose accord. The heart deepens considerably with incense and amber, adding warmth and complexity to the floral core, while magnolia and violet create a layered, almost powdery quality. Musk rounds out the base with a soft, sensual finish. The overall composition balances smoky incense and powdery florals with subtle sweetness, creating something that feels both classical and slightly unconventional.

This fragrance works best for someone drawn to traditional rose perfumes with a modern twist, particularly those who appreciate incense and amber as supporting players rather than background notes. It's a daytime to early evening scent that leans dressy without being overtly formal. Those who appreciate The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Reverie will find much to enjoy here.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
90%
Rose
100%
Musky
100%
Powdery
80%
Smoky
60%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Heart · 30 min – 3 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.
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Creamy, lush, and faintly lemony, magnolia is a floral note with real presence, richer than peony but more accessible than jasmine. It has a velvety quality and a slight spice that stops it from being simply pretty. Used to add warmth and dimensionality to floral compositions.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

✨
The Reverie84% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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Scent Profile
Floral90%Rose100%Musky100%Powdery80%Smoky60%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP

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What does frederic-malle Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018 for women smell like? +
Frédéric Malle is known for working with independent perfumers to create distinctive fragrances that prioritize quality ingredients and composition over marketing narratives. The house has built a reputation for releasing limited editions that explore specific themes or collaborate with renowned noses. Lipstick Rose opens with a fresh, slightly tart blend of lemon and violet leaf that quickly gives way to a prominent rose accord. The heart deepens considerably with incense and amber, adding warmth and complexity to the floral core, while magnolia and violet create a layered, almost powdery quality. Musk rounds out the base with a soft, sensual finish. The overall composition balances smoky incense and powdery florals with subtle sweetness, creating something that feels both classical and slightly unconventional. This fragrance works best for someone drawn to traditional rose perfumes with a modern twist, particularly those who appreciate incense and amber as supporting players rather than background notes. It's a daytime to early evening scent that leans dressy without being overtly formal. Those who appreciate The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Reverie will find much to enjoy here.
What are the notes in frederic-malle Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018 for women? +
Top: Lemon, Rose, Tea, Violet, Violet Leaf. Heart: Amber, Incense, Magnolia, Rose, Violet. Base: Musk.
What fragrance family is Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018 for women? +
frederic-malle Lipstick Rose Limited Edition 2018 for women belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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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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