En Passant

En Passant, a Soft Lilac and Cucumber

En Passant captures a fleeting spring moment, lilac in bloom after rain. Our version keeps that feel, opening with dewy lilac and cool cucumber before a soft wheat note settles over gentle musk.

The Story Behind the Scent

Frédéric Malle built En Passant around the delicate smell of lilac, fresh and green with a soft, almost edible wheat note. The idea was a poetic, fleeting spring scent.

That soft freshness is its appeal. The lilac keeps it green and floral, the cucumber makes it dewy, and the wheat and musk add a gentle warmth. Our interpretation follows that same tender path.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a much loved niche scent. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for anyone who loves soft, fresh, green florals. It works beautifully in spring and reads well on both men and women.

Notes

Top notes: Lilac, Cucumber

Heart notes: Wheat, Bread

Base notes: Musk

How it Smells

It opens dewy and green, with fresh lilac and cool cucumber.

The heart adds a soft, almost edible wheat and bread note.

The base is soft and clean, with gentle musk giving a tender, lasting finish.

Common Questions

What does En Passant smell like?
It is a soft lilac and cucumber scent. Dewy lilac and cucumber open it, a soft wheat note fills the heart, and a gentle musk base rounds it off.

Is this the same as the Frédéric Malle original?
No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Frédéric Malle.

How long does it last?
Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it wears longer than a standard eau de parfum.

What size is the bottle?
You can choose between 50 ml and 100 ml, both made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

Is it for men or women?
Both, though it leans soft and feminine. Anyone who loves fresh florals can wear it.

When should I wear it?
It is at its best in spring and for daytime wear.

Disclaimer

Frédéric Malle and En Passant are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Frédéric Malle in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.