Product Details Marked by the lightness transparency and freshness that are characteristic of an Eau de Cologne Frédéric Malles original composition by Jean-Claude Ellena is transcended by the addition of a novel bitter orange essence obtained by molecular distillation. Built on a singular bitter freshness an excess of citric notes a touch of rose and a woody base of hay and cedar reinforce its unique and natural structure. More perfuming than Cologne Bigarade Bigarade Concentrée exudes a lasting natural freshness. ; Born into a family of perfumers from Grasse Jean-Claude Ellena was introduced to the art of developing fragrances as a teenager. Self-taught he defines his creations as a "poetry of memory." Everyday smells; wax floors clean sheets skin an old sweater - are his greatest inspiration. His signature is simple minimalist and modern with his style often compared to watercolours or chamber music. Top notes: bitter orange (bigarade) cardamom pink pepper Base notes: cedar How To