Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle Eau de Parfum embodies a neoclassical fragrance with a rebellious flair. It juxtaposes floral and gourmand notes, creating an olfactory journey that is cool yet charming, new yet familiar, rough yet comfortable, innocent yet magnetic. It encapsulates the essence of Acne Studios—an ethos of functional yet eclectic style, the opposite of basic. Frédéric Malle, in collaboration with perfume prodigy Suzy Le Helley, crafted this fragrance as a powerful manifesto. The composition features aldehydes, rose, violet, and a hint of orange blossom, with accords of vanilla, peach, sandalwood, and a touch of frankincense, all enveloped in a sea of musk. It captures the transition from utilitarian comfort to eccentric elegance, mirroring the essence of Acne Studios in scent form. Le Helley's approach focuses on concise formulas, where each ingredient is carefully balanced to convey a clear message. For her, a perfume must embody the message it conveys, with technical mastery serving the aesthetic and emotional aspects.