Lipstick Rose

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose

Lipstick Rose is a powdery rose and violet scent that smells like classic makeup, and our version keeps that feel: a fresh fruity opening, a rose and violet heart, and a soft vanilla base.

The Story Behind the Scent

Frederic Malle’s Lipstick Rose was created to capture the nostalgic smell of vintage lipstick, all powdery violet and rose, glamorous and a little retro.

Our interpretation follows that character. We keep a fresh grapefruit and blackcurrant lift up top, let rose and violet carry the powdery heart, and finish on a soft vanilla, musk and amber base.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a niche eau de parfum sold at high niche pricing. We build ours at a high perfume oil concentration and sell direct, so you get the same character for a fraction of the price.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a glamorous, powdery, retro rose and wants a niche style scent without the niche price.

Notes

Top notes: Grapefruit, Blackcurrant

Heart notes: Rose, Violet

Base notes: Vanilla, Musk, Amber

How it Smells

It opens fresh and fruity, with grapefruit and blackcurrant giving a bright lift.

The heart is where the makeup feel comes in, with a powdery rose and violet that smells glamorous and soft.

The base is warm and gentle, with vanilla, musk and amber giving a soft, lasting finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose?

It stays close to the powdery rose and violet character of the original. It is our own interpretation rather than a copy, but the impression is very familiar.

How can it cost so much less than Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose?

Most of the price of a niche fragrance goes to the brand name, packaging and retail markup rather than the liquid itself. We put our budget into the scent and sell direct, so you get a comparable experience for a fraction of the price.

Is this the same perfume as Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style at a much lower price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It leans feminine and works day or night and suits most seasons.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Frederic Malle and Lipstick Rose are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Frederic 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.