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Frederic Malle Northern Love was released in 2026 and was created by Bruno Jovanovic. Centered on sandalwood, it has notes of speculoos, saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood, styrax, Peru balsam, patchouli and leather.
From the Malle website description -
"NORTHERN LOVE is a warm and intimate fragrance. Signed by Bruno Jovanovic, this amber-woody composition elevates a creamy sandalwood, layered with cinnamon as a nod to speculoos cookies.
Inspired by a yearning for emotional truth, Northern Love writes a love letter to modern romanticism. A warm, comforting embrace contrasted by a cold and nostalgic feeling — like a bittersweet hug. The courage to feel.
"Master perfumer Bruno Jovanovic signs an amber-woody composition oscillating between opulence and refinement, classicism and modernity. NORTHERN LOVE elevates an exceptional sandalwood essence by amplifying the naturally creamy facets of this precious wood. Lifted by warm spices, the sandalwood gently gives way to the enveloping roundness of vanilla, leaving behind an intimate and deeply comforting trail.
"Blending visionary creativity with an enlightened appreciation of tradition, Bruno Jovanovic showcases his craft in this fragrance with its exquisitely sculpted textures."
Fragrantica - "Stunning to my nose, I have no words how good this is, very unique vanilla / sandalwood / biscuit mix and I also get a fairly noticeable jasmine note."
Fragrantica - "Northern Love is a creamy, non-salty sandalwood wrapped in vanilla, cookies, cocoa with milk, with a touch of akigalawood."
Fragrantica - "It’s gorgeous. On my skin it opens with patchouli, and within an hour it turns into a full santal burst - almost an explosion that unexpectedly reminds me of Matière Première Santal Austral."
