Mayotte

I tried this in the store (just a dab on my wrist), I could not stop sniffing my wrist all day. As the day went on, it developed into an even more creamy, deep vanilla with ylang ylang. I love it, got to get myself a bottle asap as it is very refined, golden, sexy fragrance. I loved Mahora when I got a bottle in 2000, then it was discontinued (what a shame as it is so lovely). This is very close to Mahora and it does have that wonderful Guerlainard that people describe....absolutely beautiful scent. Update: I finally got myself a bottle and I will treasure it. It lasts all day on my skin. It sits close to the skin as I only dab it on (will not use the sprayer that it comes with as my perfume will evaporate). So glad I have a bottle now.

As a huge fan of Mahora, I must say that Mayotte is a recycled and more expensive version of it. And having read the comments, I am not the first one who noticed that. They differ in only two notes. Mahora has almond and peach in top notes. The rest of the notes are exactly the same. I`m not quite sure why Guerlain stopped producing Mahora, as it was, after Shalimar, their most beautiful and most complex perfume, and then decided to make Mayotte, renamed and `rebottled` Mahora. However, I`m happy that it exists as I adore it, just like adored Mahora.

I couldn't wait to leave a review on Guerlain Mayotte. This minds me of Samsara when it dries down. It's probably the Ylang-ylang. This is a pleasant scent. Tuberose, Jasmine and ylang-ylang are very noticeable. It does last and the silage is quite good. I noticed other reviewers claim that it does last very long. I guess mine does because I tried a sample from the Guerlain boutique. Apparently, this is going to be discontinued.

I don't know anything about this being the reformulated Mahora. What I do know is that it smells like a refined version of Sand & Sable!!! How odd it was to be brought back to eons ago in a sniffed instant. I actually kind of like this candied, beachy, tuberosed trip down memory lane. Mayotte is a coconut, candied kind of sticky and lasts almost too long. Sand & Sable! Ahh, that's too funny! Nostalgia overload.

@ ANNAFRYS It's known that Mayotte is a reissue of Mahora. So you are perfectly right. Even Guerlain recycles... Did you ever have a look at Monsieur Guerlain blog? A gold mine for Guerlain lovers and admirers.