Bottle photo  Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Bottle photo  Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Bottle photo  Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Image  Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Image  Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Image  Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Eau de parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Dans Tes Bras

Gender image: Unisex
Gender:
Unisex
Segment image
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Imagine a fragrance that envelops you like a warm embrace on a cool evening — that's exactly how Dans Tes Bras (which means 'In Your Arms' in French) was conceived, released in 2008.

This unisex perfume from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle — a house known for its revolution in niche perfumery and authorial freedom — immediately won the hearts of connoisseurs of intimate and complex compositions.

Although it is not part of a specific collection, it can be called a gem in the brand's portfolio, reflecting a pursuit of experimentation and emotional depth.

Authors and Inspiration

The creation of Dans Tes Bras involved two outstanding perfumers: Maurice Roucel, a master of sensual and textural accords, and Frédéric Malle, the founder of the brand, whose vision made this fragrance a symbol of intimacy and coziness.

Their collaboration gave birth to a composition that doesn't just smell, but tells a story — about gentle touches, trusting moments, and the magic that arises between people.

This release strengthened the reputation of Frédéric Malle as an innovator, boldly combining traditions with modern interpretations.

Positioning and How to Wear

Dans Tes Bras is positioned as a unisex fragrance, making it ideal for anyone who appreciates tenderness with a hint of mystery.

In the form of eau de parfum, it offers richness and longevity, with a medium sillage — not overpowering but noticeable, leaving a trail of memories.

For optimal effect, it is recommended to apply by spraying into a cloud on the skin and by spraying into a cloud on clothing, allowing all facets of the fragrance to unfold.

It is perfect for cool seasons and evening gatherings, providing a sense of comfort and confidence.

Groups and Character

This perfume belongs to the Musk, Woody, and Floral families, combining notes from the Musk, Woody, Floral, Balsamic, Citrus, Spicy, and White Flower groups.

Such diversity creates a multifaceted character: from freshness to sensuality, with an emphasis on warm and enveloping accords.

No alternative concentrations have been released for this fragrance, highlighting its uniqueness in the brand's lineup.

Similar Fragrances to Explore

If Dans Tes Bras has captivated you, it's worth paying attention to similar perfumes that also play with musk and floral motifs.

For example, Gucci Envy Me 2 offers playful freshness, Salvador Dali Salvador Dali Parfum — artistic depth, and LM Parfums Aldhèyx — refined complexity.

To purchase or for more information, you can visit https://www.bershka.com/, where niche brands are often featured.

More than 100% of users recommend this fragrance!
4.6
(13)
Added to favourite
Favorites
Add to comparison
Share
13
Comment

Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Dans Tes Bras begins with a bright and fresh chord: bergamot adds a citrusy lightness, while violet and cloves create a spicy-floral intrigue, enhanced by the softness of jasmine.

In the heart of the composition, warm and velvety notes unfold: heliotrope adds a sweetish floral touch, cashmeran envelops with a soft musk, frankincense adds a balsamic depth, and patchouli contributes an earthy woody note.

The base anchors the fragrance with a cozy and long-lasting trail, where musk (white musk) creates a clean and sensual foundation, and sandalwood adds a warm woody finish, making the composition harmonious and memorable.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.fredericmalle.com/
Year of production 2008
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Clove
Jasmine
Cashmeran
Frankincense
Heliotrope
Musk
Sandalwood

Fragrance characteristics

based on 10 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
20%
Unisex
60%
Female
20%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
25%
For party
0%
For every day
50%
Sex
25%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
14%
Spring
Spring
43%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
43%
For what style / mood
Casual
60%
Gala
0%
Classic
20%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
20%
For what age
under 18
25%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
25%
46+ years old
0%
Any
50%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
40%
1-2 atomisations
20%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
25%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
Не могу оценить
25%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
40%
1-2 atomisations
20%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
33%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
17%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
17%
Joy
17%
Calm
17%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Excellent quality
5
Spray
Spray
Excellent quality
5
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Excellent quality
5
Similar fragrances
751 Amori Erranti
751 Amori Erranti
Sprezzatura
Eau de parfum
Similarity according to users
4%
A Daisy Bouquet In London
A Daisy Bouquet In London
Zara
Eau de parfum
Similarity according to users
4%
Al Barez
Al Barez
Ghawali
Perfume extract
Similarity according to users
4%
Aldhèyx
Aldhèyx
LM Parfums
Eau de parfum
Similarity according to users
4%
Babel
Babel
Creso
Eau de parfum
Similarity according to users
4%
Blueshu
Blueshu
VOV
Eau de toilette
Similarity according to users
4%
Calvin Klein Women Intense
Calvin Klein Women Intense
Calvin Klein
Eau de parfum
Similarity according to users
4%
Chypre
Chypre
Новая Заря
Eau de Cologne
Similarity according to users
4%
Image

Fragsigram: how to spot a fake

Upload the original perfume so the community can check against it.
Photograph: the bottle, the sprayer, under the sprayer, under the cap, the packaging, the batch code, and the bottom of the bottle.

Check the quality of the details, the atomizer, the neck, and the glass. #nofakes!

Up to 10 photos, each up to 5MB

Fragrance trend

Reviews
Average rating
4.6
13 ratings
13 comments
5
69%
4
23%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%
Leave your review
Share your impressions of the fragrance
Sort by:
Sort:
Enter your comment
Give a rating from 1 to 5
Give a rating from 1 to 5.
5/5
5
The color of the sample just stands out from the overall concept of the fragrance. I expected orange to be associated with citrus, but no. As I said before, it's just a feeling of cleanliness and warm skin. Attaching a photo of the sample
5/5
5
I've read a ton of reviews about this perfume and I'm just shocked at how differently everyone perceives it. For me, the scent is absolutely unique, no dirt or animalic notes in it, what are the commentators even talking about? The flowers are very beautiful, cold, the violet is just super, and the bitterness, it seems, comes from bergamot. But the fragrance isn't that cold, it evokes a feeling of lightness, truly sexy and intimate, yet romantic. The name is perfect - "In Your Embrace", when you smell your loved one's skin and can't get enough. Longevity is moderate, sillage close to the skin 😏
5/5
5
The perfume is simply gorgeous, with a floral-spicy character. At first, I caught a hint of civet, which reminded me of jasmine, and a slightly metallic undertone. But then the fragrance became softer and brighter, though not with the brightness of modern perfumes. It's more of a classic richness, like "Extra" group perfumes, very juicy. I didn't notice any gloom or dark forests, as someone wrote here. The scent is reminiscent of fur with floral notes applied in the frost, a bit prickly and piercing. But there's nothing provocative or loud about it, just a clean and resonant aroma of flowers and wood. Patchouli is also present, but it's not as rough as usual. It's hard to describe, but the fragrance is really good. I think it will especially appeal to those who are nostalgic for vintage floral compositions from the mid-90s. The sillage is simply magnificent 🌸
5/5
5
While I'm taking notes on the sample, I get the impression that it's a fresh scent, as if I've just stepped out of the shower. There's a warmth, but not from heating devices, rather from human touch. I'll need to test it further to understand how it develops on the skin 😔
4/5
4
The fragrance is really strange, and at first, it's hard to tell if you like it or not. The initial notes are reminiscent of a gloomy autumn forest, where you can smell damp earth and decaying leaves. Then something wild and dangerous is added to this. Over time, it unfolds but retains this dark atmosphere. Dans Tes Bras simultaneously attracts and frightens. It's as if it hypnotizes, making you ponder something deep and mysterious
4/5
4
This fragrance is a bit alarming, but at the same time incredibly captivating. Dans Tes Bras isn't something you just put on; it requires a special approach from its wearer. It truly has a complex character. This is a perfume that feels expensive and high-quality, it definitely deserves attention
4/5
4
A scent that feels like the warmth and comfort of a tight embrace. In it, I detect musky notes, powdery sweetness, and even light citrus accents. But at the same time, the 'body' seems diluted with green plants to avoid a 'unwashed' feeling and give it perfumery sophistication. This perfume is truly hard to overestimate, it's like a work of art. Wear it? Not yet, I don't want to)))
5/5
5
"Dans Tes Bras" (In Your Arms) is often perceived as a fragrance that evokes the skin of a loved one: it's warm, familiar, and creates a sense of security. This is one of Maurice Roucel's key works and, undoubtedly, one of Frédéric Malle's best. The perfume has an alluring musky character, in which damp violet intertwines with warmed woody notes of spruce. The main thing here is balance: all components seem to be viewed through a soft filter, where boundaries are blurred, and only outlines are visible. One can draw a parallel with the early works of Nikolai Kalmakov: the same inexpressible eroticism, the same play of light and hidden depth
5/5
5
I have many fragrances from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle on my "Must Try Before I Die" list. Dans Tes Bras is just one of them and my first experience with this brand. For a long time, I couldn't connect with it. The scent, though expensive, reminded me of an old powder compact, and I only liked it as a work of art, nothing more. For several months since the bottle appeared, I never found the right moment to wear it.

A year ago, when I was re-reading Oscar Wilde's "De Profundis," everything changed. Dans Tes Bras became an olfactory reflection of this writer for me. The aroma of violets and powder, with notes of pine needles and sweetish frankincense, as if transports you into Wilde's world, surrounded by attention and admiration. But the salty musk accord adds melancholy, as if it's Wilde in prison, having lost everything.

These two sides of the fragrance create a complete image of a person whose talent I admire. At that moment, I understood how and when to wear Dans Tes Bras. Despite its old-fashionedness, it sounds modern and relevant. I use it to add elegance to the world around me, and it has never let me down.

Perfumer Maurice Roucel from Symrise created the composition based on cashmeran, which unites all these shades: violet, woody, powdery, and coniferous. So, besides my personal attachment, Dans Tes Bras is also an outstanding perfumery work, the likes of which I have not yet encountered, although powdery-violet fragrances are numerous, and cashmeran is one of the most popular ingredients among perfumers
5/5
5
Frédéric Malle and Maurice Roucel created an interesting project, although Roucel himself claims that Malle was not just an "editor" but actually the perfumer of this fragrance. Roucel is known for his ability to work with overdoses, and in "Dans Tes Bras" he used a full 25% cashmeran - a material with a musky-woody scent. Cashmeran itself is quite complex; in its aroma, you can detect not only musky and woody notes but also floral, powdery, coniferous, and even bodily nuances. All the work was aimed at highlighting the desired qualities of this material. As a result, violet appeared in the fragrance, emphasizing the powdery facet of cashmeran, while salicylates enhance its musky and bodily notes, adding green nuances that highlight the woody-coniferous component

At first, I couldn't connect with this fragrance. It seemed strange and even a bit outdated to me. Honestly, I hadn't encountered anything like it at that time. But true love came to me when I reread Oscar Wilde's "De Profundis." At that moment, Dans Tes Bras became one of my favorite fragrances from the brand, as I saw in it a reflection of Wilde's image - a genius with his aesthetic splendor and sophistication

Who is Dans Tes Bras suitable for? Probably for lovers of unusual musky compositions and violet fragrances in a classic, even vintage style. But this is just a stylization, created from modern materials and speaking a language understandable to the modern consumer. The sillage and longevity of the fragrance are simply astonishing. It's perfect for both everyday use and an evening out. Despite its impressive characteristics, it sounds elegant, subtle, and, yes, expensive
5/5
5
An excellent decant of this perfume. The fragrance is truly beautiful, bright, and luxurious, with a feminine character. On my skin, it revealed notes of powdery violet, jasmine, woody accents, and musk 🌸
5/5
5
This fragrance simply amazes with its uniqueness and beauty! It truly wears 100%. It sounds very alluring: violet, light musk, and some mysterious note that sometimes reminds me of pepper, sometimes wool… or maybe it's musk or leather? I can't even imagine which component plays so boldly and openly! It's simply amazing how such an effect comes from a woody-floral pyramid. You should definitely try this perfume, and if it suits you, then buy it! The longevity of the scent is impressive, although sometimes it can be a bit tiring
3/5
3
This perfume opens, for me, with something woody and herbaceous, quite pleasant and warm. But then, like a bolt from the blue, musk appears, which just gets up your nose, too intrusive, in my opinion. Then it calms down a bit and already sounds against a background of coniferous and woody notes. In the end, only floral and woody aromas remain, with light musky notes. Overall, it's a rather polite, non-provoking scent, but its sillage is average

Popular articles

Image

!

Total in list: 0

Image

The fragrance was successfully added to the comparison!

Total in list: 0