More about Frederic Malle Uncut Gem
Uncut Gem by Frederic Malle opens with the sting of fresh ginger and bright bergamot, warmed by nutmeg and mandarin. Bold and magnetic, it balances raw energy with refined elegance. It feels like walking into a dimly lit club in a crisp suit, the air charged with possibility and quiet confidence. Maurice Roucel crafted it as a portrait of understated power—a scent that glows from within like a rare, perfectly cut stone.
Featured Notes
Uncut Gem opens with Bergamot, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, a heart of Vetiver, Olibanum, Leather, Magnolia, a base of Amber, Cedar, Ambrocenide, Labdanum.
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg
- Heart Notes
- Vetiver, Olibanum, Leather, Magnolia
- Base Notes
- Amber, Cedar, Ambrocenide, Labdanum
Longevity & Projection
Uncut Gem by Frederic Malle offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and night & evening.
What does Uncut Gem smell like?
Uncut Gem opens with Bergamot, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Ginger, develops into a heart of Vetiver, Olibanum, Leather, Magnolia, and settles into a base of Amber, Cedar, Ambrocenide, Labdanum, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Uncut Gem last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Uncut Gem has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Uncut Gem?
Fragrances with a similar character include Sedley, Musk Therapy, Aventus Cologne. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Uncut Gem — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Uncut Gem samples?
You can buy authentic Uncut Gem by Frederic Malle samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Uncut Gem by Frederic Malle is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Bergamot, Angelica, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




