Acne Studios by Frederic Malle is appreciated for its fresh, clean, and sophisticated character with impressive longevity, and most agree it's a quality unisex fragrance. However, the community consensus is that the high price point (£290-€340+) is difficult to justify, with many deterred by its detergent-like character and synthetic drydown, leading several to seek cheaper alternatives or dupes.
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Very fresh and clean scent with pleasant florals
Sophisticated, elegant, and unique compared to other fragrances
Excellent longevity and projection (8+ hours)
Unisex wearability with slight feminine lean
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Extremely high price point (£290-$396) not justified by performance for many
Smells like laundry detergent or cleaning product to some
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What's the difference between Viroopaksa and Acne Studios?+
Viroopaksa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from SIAM 1928 (2023) dominated by Animalic accords. Acne Studios is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2024) leaning on Aldehydic accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Viroopaksa scores 4.07/5 vs Acne Studios at 3.92/5. Acne Studios's standout strength: Very fresh and clean scent with pleasant florals. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Viroopaksa and Acne Studios smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Acne Studios: Acne Studios by Frederic Malle is appreciated for its fresh, clean, and sophisticated character with impressive longevity, and most agree it's a quality unisex fragrance.
Which lasts longer, Viroopaksa or Acne Studios?+
Acne Studios: Excellent longevity and projection (8+ hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Viroopaksa vs Acne Studios?+
Viroopaksa scores highest for winter wear; Acne Studios scores highest for spring wear. Viroopaksa leans evening, Acne Studios leans daytime.
Loses nuance on skin, becoming synthetic white floral musk
