Superstitious remains one of the more challenging entries in Frederic Malle‘s scent portfolio. When it emerged in 2017, it divided opinion, with some praising its unashamedly retro aesthetic and others claiming that its space-hogging breadth was just too much to take. For some reason, Madame Persolaise has taken to wearing it again in recent weeks, and although my initial reaction to this decision was cautious, I’ve since come to view the scent in a new light, enjoying its curvaceous confidence and the assertiveness with which it blends white florals with those almost-too-fatty aldehydes. So, prompted by my better half, here’s a trip into the Persolaise archive, back to my original review of this intriguing Dominique Ropion creation: Frederic Malle Superstitious review.
I should also mention that Alber Elbaz, the man with whom Malle and Ropion worked on this fragrance, is no longer with us. The scent is a fitting tribute to the warmth and physicality he always displayed in his designs.
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