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Powdery · 2023

Heaven Can Wait

by Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums
Rating3.8 ★ 1,088 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2023
PowderyWarm SpicyMusky
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
In the same corner
Santal Calling Ex Nihilo
Santal Calling Ex Nihilo
84% match
Black Tie Celine
Black Tie Celine
80% match
Santal Blanc Serge Lutens
Santal Blanc Serge Lutens
80% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
14 notes
topfirst impression
ClovesCarrot SeedsAmbrettePimento SeedsPlumNutmeg
heartthe character
IrisVetiverCashmeranMagnoliaCedar
basethe foundation
MuskPeachVanilla

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
55
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
29
intimateenormous
Price value29
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean44
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
PowderyWarm SpicyMuskyIrisWoodyFruityFloralEarthy
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Musky
Iris
Woody
Fruity
Floral
Earthy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
4%
weak
14%
moderate
49%
long lasting
26%
eternal
7%
Sillage
intimate
29%
moderate
57%
strong
11%
enormous
3%
Season
spring
27%
summer
15%
fall
33%
winter
25%
Time of day
day
60%
night
40%
Gender
female
10%
more female
15%
unisex
65%
more male
8%
male
2%
Value
way overpriced
30%
overpriced
33%
ok
30%
good value
5%
great value
2%

What people say

What people love
elegantsophisticatedunisexskinscentsmoothtransitionspicepowderintimatecomfortinghug
What people criticise
weakprojectionintimatesillageperformancefailsjustifyluxurypriceexpensivepoorvalue

Smells similar

by scent profile
84% match
Santal Calling Ex Nihilo
Ex Nihilo
powderyiris
81% match
Patchouliful Laboratorio Olfattivo
Laboratorio Olfattivo
warm spicycinnamon
80% match
Black Tie Celine
Celine
powderyiris
80% match
Santal Blanc Serge Lutens
Serge Lutens
woodycinnamon

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

NutmegPlumCloveAmbretteCarrot SeedsPimento SeedsCedarVetiverIrisMagnoliaCashmeranMuskVanillaPeach
topheartbase

Signature pair: Nutmeg and Clove

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In plain words

The main accords of Heaven Can Wait are powdery and warm spicy. It opens with Cloves and Carrot Seeds, reveals Iris and Vetiver at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Peach. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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