Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme

I sprayed this in Debenhams today on my wrist and instantly categorized this as a boring floral scent. I wasn't impressed with it when I initially sprayed, as all I could detect was grapefruit and bergamot. However, on getting home and smelling my wrist, I must say I am pleasantly surprised and rather impressed with this one. It is actually a rather beautiful, dewy fragrance. It is a long lasting fragrance that builds up over time , becoming deeper and more sophisticated. I'm just going to put it out there now and say it is very similar to Thierry- alien, in no way the same intensity or silage though. Also alien is very musky, this is simply powdery, no musk which is also why this one is more feminine. Now, I know a lot of people get offended and refuse to accept that any fragrance can imitate or come close to being similar to alien in scent. But, for me, this one does. It may just be my skin scent, who knows, but for me this sparks up an instant recognition of alien in my mind. Aliens deep, dewy juicy purple smell is present in this fragrance. The difference is this one is sweeter and the rose sort of powders it off... making it less sharp and strong in comparison to alien. It must be the sandalwood and jasmine in both fragrances that are making them similar. As I said at first this fragrance is another bland floral, but after an hour or two those base notes become prominent and that's when it starts to get interesting & beautiful. I really enjoy this fragrance in my opinion it is the sweeter yet softer more powdery version of alien, that just requires a little time to warm up- this is what is so charming this is the shyer, more reserved, patient version that takes its time to warm up and that appeals to me. I love the colour of the bottle, the pastel pink is the perfect shade and matches the scent inside well. I think the cactus gives this scent its individuality as I haven't smelt such notes before. There is a ripeness and green freshness to this fragrance that prevents it from going stale, which I can only put down to the cactus. Anyway yeah this fragrance gets off to a rusty if not bland start, but it is definitely an underdog because it is really quite something once it settles. I imagine outspoken, unique yet ultimately feminine women wearing this who happen to hide such traits behind a reserved, shy, girl next door, public persona. I think of that song 'I feel pretty, yeah, yeah, yeah' when I wear this. I hope to purchase this soon. I love it and I find it pretty and different yet familiar all the same, which makes it very charming indeed. Oh an after thought, I have just noticed it has hazelnut undertones!

Oh, this is a wonderful fragrance!! It is very special in its own simplicity. I find Ma Vie to develop rather quickly (shy of 1 hour) from the fresh, green opening and prominent heart of rose and freesia to the more long lasting base notes of woods and cedar. Although the opening and heart of green freshness and flowers make it seem like yet another of those generic, universally likeable scents upon first sniff, this fragrance is sure to show its truly unique nature as soon as the soft, creamy base comes out. The cedar here is sweeter and less tangy than in most other fragrances, and the woods are wet and delicate: this makes for an almost gourmand effect, with the woods having a ripe, fruity quality to them. I find this effect to be so unique, as in most fragrances woods lead the way to much warmer, more earthy / spicy / oriental type fragrances. Ma vie lasts all day long as a gorgeous feminine, delicate and sensual, wet fragrance on me while sitting close to the skin - it is daytime appropriate while having enough sophistication to it for evening wear.

I love this simple concoction, it's fresh, uplifting and so soft and feminine... I actually purchased samples of the 3 boss(es): Jour, Nuit and Ma Vie... The first two were quite nice but that's it... As for Ma vie, ever since I smelled it, I kept on thinking what is that nostalgic feel I get from it? And I finally realized, it's a softer version of Panache by Lentheric... A perfume, we used to wear my mum and I, flacon after flacon, when I was 10/11 y.o. So I had to have it... every time I wear it, I just get back in time, to those carefree, beautiful years of my life :) The perfume is rather floral though I get a peachy note at the very beginning but just for a very short period of time; don't get the rose at all, though... @Antares: I guess it's the cactus note that may give it a masculine hint... I had the same problem with Avon Today, which had a prominent cactus note, but luckily this didn't happen with Ma vie. Ma vie you bring me lots of joy... You're going to be in my wardrobe "pour la vie".

It starts with a subtle and fresh opening of freesia and roses. The beginning seems light and unnoticeable but it develops on skin with a time becoming better and better. So be patient. It's a kind of fragrance impossible to evaluate on a paper strip as you'll have only a week shadow of it's real character. Middle notes are green-rose and a little bit citrusy with a distinguishable resonating sour note. This sour exotic note is quite unusual and different from what you would usually expect from citrusy kind of fragrance. It surely comes from cactus plant properties giving a particular character to Ma Vie. The exotic note endures in the dry down along with a pleasant silky cashmere and white woody baseline. I rarely see such a perfect for my taste smooth wood base in fragrancies. It's an enchanting perfume with a distinct character but very feminine at the same time. Perfect for day wear in autumn or in early spring. Quite good lasting power.

I had a huuuuge crush on this perfume from the first second I smelled it. Elegant yet playful, floral with a sweet finish on my skin but nevertheless really fresh, it quickly became my #1 perfume. I don't know what's so special in this combination of cedar and flowers, but I'm addicted to it. It's the only perfume I wear even for sleeping! Previously, I was used to wear strong, eccentric scents, which I thought would highlight my personality. But I was wrong - going for something more quiet such as Ma Vie was really a good idea, since I'm more comfortable wearing it and I was also complimented for the first time!!! I hope you'll feel the same way for a perfume as I do for this one. It was love at first sight! :)

Luscious! That was my first thought. Yum! My second thought. Ma Vie is not exactly extraordinary, but it is wonderful nonetheless. It reminds me of Emporio Armani Lei, though a little less sharp and just a bit more floral. It is soft, smooth, feminine, sensual ... Suitable for all ages and all occasions. The smell does not stand out but is quite unique anyway, somehow. I feel excited, a little sexy, calm and at ease when I smell Ma Vie on my wrist. I got a free sample at Ma Vie but I can probably think of buying a bottle of it, even though I'm actually not a (women) Boss fragrance fan. The scent sits in a long time but it is not particularly strong. It is nice!

This fragrance reminds me of pine more than anything. Definitely the scent of rain in a clearing of a forest in May time and the sun shines. You are dazzled by how strongly floral it all is but after two minutes you get that warm green scent wafting up filling your senses of Spring and all you want to do, in that clearing, is become Eve... Yes, this reminds of a certain time in my life when I was tempted to do such things but the spell this scent weaves maybe subtle but it can evoke emotions. Just like warm spring rain can inexpeclibably make people want to dance! You just need to close your eyes, pause time, and remember when you wanted to be Eve ...

Ma Vie is a bright green floral, very very pretty! I like it a lot, it gives off a smell of pink grapefruit , but it isn't fizzy grapefruit, nothing bitter it is musky but in a fresh dewy way if that makes sense..I feel this is the most interesting of the flankers , just smells so attractive, I love the cactus flower, it is smooth, and velvety without being too floral..it has a classy feminine vibe , yet it is smooth , and luminous, just nicer than I expected!!! So glad I bought it!! Easy to wear but not common. I just can't find ANY similarity at all with Alien which packs a punch compare to the delicate smooth and uplifting aura of Ma Vie.

Wow such diversity of reviews and yet none like what I've experienced. The cactus opening is quite lovely as others have mentioned, but to me cedar stood out the most in this fragrance. I find this so contemporary and so appealing. It's an edgy floral sweet and sour blend. I really think this perfume is underrated. I've recently tried Coco mademoiselle, which also sports a sweet and sour scent, and found it more generic than Ma vie. Yes, the projection and longevity could be better, but at this price I don't mind reaplying. I've been looking for a good floral blend with noticeable cedar, and this is it.

This perfume is very pretty. I am partial to florals especially roses and this is one that I keep reaching for in my perfume wardrobe. Don't get me wrong, the rose does smell real and reminds me the of the smell of the miniature roses growing in shrubs in my neighbour's garden - I think they were of the "Delicious" variety - but what sets this apart is the cactus flower note. It sets the stage for the florals and when the pretty rose comes in, she is supported by a lively freesia and a shy jasmine. The dry down is a subdued cedar which gives a lovely finish.

This would make lovely perfume to wear for a wedding or for a weekend walk in the park or coutryside dressed in leather or suede boots, denim skirt and floral shirt with pearl jewellery. Making time to smell the roses. The perfume safe....but beautiful and pretty....fresh but not too much.....no vanilla but a creamy a smoothness to it......very slight pepperyness or spiceness....kinda romantic and happy fragrance. I would not call myself a floral lover until i found this perfume. BEAUTIFUL. ...PINK.....ROMANTIC FLORAL

I really love this fragrance... I usually wear stronger floral perfumes however this was a blind buy but I'm surprised it has such harsh reviews maybe it's my chemistry but after 7 hours I still smell it on my neck lol and 2 people gave complimented I smell good..it's a little masculine dry down but I like it it's a mature fragrance not fresh in my opinion I would also say I'd wear this on a date or a night out I think it's too fancy for work

I adore the opening, the cactus flower is divine. I'm not sure how I feel about the dry down as I used a tester and its a 90 humid day in North Florida. If it would smell as well on me all day as it does on paper I would purchase. I do like this one and its on my radar but I think I may need to test further before purchase. I accidently bought a bottle of Florale thinking it was the original, so I don't know if I can justify another purchase.

It was a blind buy due to the bargain price. In my opinion, the scent is very original – I can smell cactus, and I think that’s what gives this perfume its uniqueness. It’s not sweet, not floral, hard to describe, but it has received compliments. I think it leans toward fresh and clean fragrances. Unfortunately, the longevity and sillage leave much to be desired.

As someone on whom fragrances don't last, I find this one to be such a safe bet, as it lasts all day and on clothes much longer. A nice subtle fresh floral fragrance which is not overpowering, or suffocating. This is a versatile fragrance, works for special occasions, office wear or even date nights once paired well similar base.

I love this fragrance so much, it's feminine and soft. Imagine rose petals folded in freshly washed linen sheets, I also smell Turkish delights... maybe from Turkish rose? Sadly the longevity is disappointing, 3 hours of rosy freshness, then it remains close to the skin. It's beautiful nonetheless. I wear it to the office.

Oh my..... This is a fresh breath of spring, its winter now here, and its so uplifting and energetic. Its just beautiful. And it was kind of a blind buy just by reading the comments in here, I stubbled upon and extremely tempting offer. And I bought it right on The spot. Its soft and yet remarkable. Love it.

I can't put a season on this one, but i grab it often. Its a nice floral scent with fresh notes in it. People ask what i wear if i got it on so its working great on me. Bottle is nice to, it pink and girly. Fits nice in my bag to. Its my kind of scent, so big fat yes to this one.

Fresco, porém suave e tem silagem duradoura/ coloco de manhã e no fim do dia está em minha pele deixando as notas que ficam ao fundo amadeirada; é como uma manhã em Paris/ é um perfume para a noite mas, o uso durante o dia e fica perfeito/ todos comentam!!

A very fresh and soft rose interpretation. Everything is very balanced and as it should be. But don't expect an over-spreading and performance perfume. It proceeds in the same line as skin scent. Those who love "silent roses" should definitely try.