Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Happened upon this while walking down Madison Ave. and was pleasantly surprised! I had been interested in smelling a couple of different fragrances by Frederic Malle but had no opportunity to in Louisiana. This boutique seems to permeate class that seeps into even the most casual customer and I believe that that is also what wearing these scents aims at and succeeds to do as well. One of the most refreshing parts of the experience was the customer service that Anthony provided. I didn’t feel as if I was being hustled or pushed into any purchase at all. He was genuinely happy to showcase some scents that he thought would suit me personally as well as some that were his favorite and some that he just thought anyone interested in more than the norm should experience. He was also very friendly to my wife and picked a few out for her to try as well. All in all one of the most wonderful shopping experiences I’ve ever had and will be happy to be purchasing any Frederic Malle fragrance directly from the boutique.

Very impressive! Yesterday was my second visit. The kindly lady remembered me from my previous visit AND the fragrance I had sampled!
Each time, she has been so very, very professional. She is knowledgeable about the entire line; she listed the notes of each fragrance, allowed me to try them and wisely directed me to additional fragrances guided by my preferences.
She spoke with such reverence for Frederic Malle and the noses; it was captivating. I also adore how she peppers her sentences with French («Alors…»).
This is not to mention the fragrances themselves: absolutely divine!
All in all a wonderful experience.

I love my environment to be beautiful in every way. I’m influenced visually and by olfactory. I have a few fragrances in my collection but have to say the creations in this store are my favorites. I have always kept Portrait in my closet and bags as the scent makes me feel finished. However, that was before I had the wonderful Gilda to advise me on my scent journey! Now, I can’t stop. I can’t decide between musc de ravageur or bois d’orage or brigarde for everyday. I love all of them!
Now, I’m obsessed with the home scents. Café society is amazing but I’m laying in bed smelling saint des saints rubber incense coming from my closet. At first I wasn’t sure about the sillage (?) but after a few hours, it’s perfect. The scent stays in the background and this is in my large bedroom with only one pad out! My next purchases will be for more of the home scents. I haven’t tried my diffusers yet but can’t wait.
I order through Gilda as she knows me and is superb with her understanding of my taste. When I first met her, she recommended the right scents for me. Now that I’m away and won’t be in the city, I order items without trying on first and have to say, I’ve been extremely happy.

I wish Unilocal would let people give out ½ star. The review is more toward 1 and half star than full 2 stars. I read such a great review on blogs about their perfume and when I come to check out their review on Unilocal I found 5 stars from previous Unilocalers so I figure I would check out the place. I must say none of the experience that the other Unilocalers got from this place happened to me. I love perfume and I already know it’s pricey but I went in with an intention of buying something from here. I liked unique smell. The smell people couldn’t quite tell the top of their head but in a good way.
When I got there the sale woman was with 2 customers sitting down and she was wrapping their purchase. As soon as I went in all three of them turned around. I felt like I went into a stranger home and they were surprised I was there. I was surprised the sale woman didn’t even greet when I walked into the door. I understand with high end places not every customers that walked into the door might buy something but still working as a sale person you should always say hi and I be with you in a moment, feel free to look around or something. The place was small so it was definitely one of those moments should I stay even though I already smell what I wanted to smell and wanted to purchase in the first place or walked out. But then, I figure I’m already in the store I might as well start smelling other scents. Good thing the other 2 customers left after about 3 or 4 minutes after I got there. But it was one of those awkward moment for me. Anyways, after the other 2 customers left the sale woman come talk to me. I told her what I wanted to see and she sprayed the scent I told her in the card like they would do in department stores except I would get a smile at the department stores when I approached their counter and the sale women telling me I be with you shortly if they’re busy. None of the stuff Jean L mentioned about one of a kind experience when smelling the fragrance happened to me. It was just spray into the paper card here you go. For the price I’m about to be spending and knowing what other Unilocalers experience in the store I already know at the point I would rather get what I wanted at Barney or somewhere. I asked her politely the price even though I know approximately how much they would cost and left. Perhaps, if I met the sale staff like Jean L. did and have that kind of experience I would definitely have make the purchase for sure. Oh well.

Wow, I am so happy I put this on my NY shopping list this trip. What a magnificent store and experience. This is a slightly intimidating looking store from the outside but do not let that deter you. The customer service here was out of this world. Margaret was passionate and knowledgeable about all of the perfumes. They carry about 15 or so exclusive scents that are created by different designers. The scents therefore are different prices. We used the scent booths for 3 different scents and tried 3 more on cards. There was no pressure to buy just joy in talking about the scents and how they were created. Many of them have been around for decades. I went with l’eau d’hiver which was a wonderful powdery tuberose scent. They offer 3 sizes on there scents, 100ml, 50ml, and 3 mini 10ml. I bought the 3 so I could give one to my sister who also loved this scent the most. It was $ 90 which I feel is a great deal. They also have candles and lotions. I loved this place and will be back on my next trip.

Not really possible to write a more informative and detailed review than the first Unilocal review of this establishment (Jean L.). I can only second her very very positive review.
Simply an amazing place to smell amazing scents designed by amazing people. It’s like going to Disney Land or Le Bec Fin, but for the nose. The staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly and we spoke with them at length (and leisure) about the perfumes and the designers. I may not always be able to afford to buy something here, but I’ll definitely try to stop by every time I come to NYC (and I’m now saving my pennies to buy the infuser and a few of the infuser scents; for some reason I’m especially captivated by ‘Coffee Society’ — the ephermeral odor of the living room a few minutes after the end of a Parsian dinner. this odor of mixed scents is like an imprint of a near and happy past’).

Gush: OMG OMG OMG! I am now the very satisfied owner of a whole bottle of Dominique Ropion’s Carnal Flower, one of the most gorgeous scents I have ever smelled in my entire life – all very much in thanks to the help of Phil at Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle.
Editions de Parfums is the only free-​standing Frédéric Malle boutique on this side of the Atlantic Ocean (the other three are in Paris) and for the most part, the only other place to experience his perfumes in the U.S. is at select Barneys locations. Consequently, the experience is truly one-​of-​a-​kind.
When you walk in, I’m willing to bet that despite the art and furniture (inclusive of a few of Monsieur Malle’s exquisite personals), your eyes will focus on the trademark «smelling columns.» These stroke-​of-​genius high-​tech chambers are the reason why his locations are probably the only places devoted to fragrances where when you walk inside, you aren’t punched in the face with a concentrated perfume cocktail. Essentially, the salespeople will take the fragrance you’ve decided on from the refrigerated case (yes, you read that right – refrigerated) and spray it in one of these round glass pillars. They will then open up the column’s window and you can poke your head inside to experience the fragrance. Let me tell you, it sure beats the paper and alcohol smell of the test strips you’re used to. When you’re done smelling the first one, they can push a button that sucks the fragrance out so you have a clean slate again.
Impressive, right? But not nearly as impressive as Phil, the salesperson who helped me when I was there the other day. When I told him about my interest in Carnal Flower, he started off by letting me know how this particular tuberose scent is captured without killing it (usually fragrances are made by distilling the dead flowers), all the notes it carries, who it’s by, and he talks about it (and a couple others) with the same tone I use when describing a fresh toasted brioche with sweet Lurpak butter and a drizzle of melted fig jam – tender and passionate. The fact that after hearing what fragrances I’ve worn before, he’s able to come up with parallel fragrances from the Frédéric Malle line definitely demonstrates his mastery of not only the 18 Editions but also his knowledge of fragrances outside of the line. Plus he was super sweet! I don’t think I’ve ever come across a salesperson who was as pleasant and knowledgeable as he was… ever.
All the fragrances are interesting, beautiful, and expensive (Carnal Flower can run as high as $ $ 300 for 100 mL). I’ve never spent that much on a bottle before but it was love at first whiff. But Phil also gave me samples of the Carnal Flower «Beurre Exquis” – a rich perfumed shea butter formula along with a sample of another fragrance I loved (Olivia Giacobetti’s En Passant) and a sample for one he thought I’d like, given my past fragrances (Ralf Schwieger’s Lipstick Rose) – I did like it by the way. I even got a chic brand pencil and complimentary gift-​wrapping (because it IS a present for me after all and untying ribbon is SO gratifying). Definitely check it out!