Fleur du Mal
About This Fragrance
Fleur du Mal is a 2022 Eau de Parfum by Dries Van Noten, created by Quentin Bisch. The official note structure lists peach juice in the top, osmanthus and jasmine in the heart, and suede with amber in the base. The name means flower of evil, while the brand presents the scent as a leather flower.
Scent Profile
The fragrance opens with milky peach juice rather than sharp freshness. Osmanthus brings apricot-like floral warmth, a tea-like nuance, and a subtle leathery shadow, while jasmine rounds the heart. The base is soft suede and amber: powdery, warm, skin-close, and tactile. It is less a simple peach perfume than a floral leather where fruit and flower gradually take on a suede texture.
Who It's For
Fleur du Mal suits people who enjoy osmanthus, peach, and soft leather, especially when they prefer intimate projection over loud diffusion. It works well in spring, autumn, winter, and early summer evenings, with dark tailoring, textured fabrics, dinners, bars, or gallery-like settings. Those expecting a bright kinmokusei soliflore, a light summer peach, or very strong performance should test it on skin through the drydown.
