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.

I was attracted by the Cactus flower notes, grace and brightness are words I think of! Ma Vie subtly differs from any other fragrance to which I think it may resemble, asking for my attention to that particularly note, what's more I like so much.

I adore this fragrance, a new one to my collection. Really fresh and floral. Almost slightly lemony on me which is odd considering it doesn't contain lemon. This is the perfect day time spring scent. Soft, wearable and perfect for daily use.

This starts off fresh and green, then it turns like creamy smell, then I get a very gentle slightly powdery rose, it's not the same from start to finish, and it makes me think of the colour of pink so it suits the colour of the bottle

I really lov this one. It smells exactly like it smells at the Waldorf hotels so for me this perfume reminds me of all my nice vacations. It smells clean and elegant, I'm not even a fan of floral scents but this one is just so nice.

I love that scent... Floral and woody at the same time, very feminine and classy. It's my signature fragnance for couple of years now. Very pleasant, inoffensive, for everyday wear, office appropriate, versatile.

Oh Ma Vie! Where have you been all my life? Love at first sniff! Such a beautiful creamy, sweet & soapy delight. To me it feels like a sunny spring day Sillage & projection are moderate so far but will update

I love this perfume, fresh and clean and expensive, id wear in the evening as is classy and pretty and strong without being over bearing i cant stand really strong heady scents, this is amazing.

Very fresh and feminine. My mother in law give this as an anniversary gift to me and I like it! She got his own taste on perfume and thats why I love her! :)

I love nuit and jour so it was obvious I'd love this one too. It is probably my favourite of the bunch, amazing, beautiful but not too common.

It's a fresh scent. I definitely can sense cactus note which is so unusual to me and so amazing! It's a very nice fragrance.

I wear this on days when I want to be productive and kick ass. This makes me feel like superman but with heels.

This is very nice, I feel a lot of citruses at the start, but I don't see it listed at the notes. Strange...

@madaboutplastic The intense version was just released... Hopefully this would fix the longevity issue.

loved this one, it is a gentle feminine floral, perfect for an office setting and an easy reach.

This is my every day ,fresh ,positive energy ,this is how I imagine clean and sunny :)

it smell's like an expensive soap . I like it . it's a day scent , good for work .

I love every minute of this perfume. It's sweet, fresh and lingers all day long.

A nice reminder of spring. Lovely.

After launching Boss Nuit (in 2012) and Boss Jour (in 2013), the brand decided to launch a new fragrance within this pillar, which praises the strong and independent side of women. Then, in June of 2014 Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme arrived in the market and was inspired by the flower of the cactus, a plant that resists to the most diverse situations and temperatures, very adaptable and that can generate big flowers. This symbol of endurance and adaptability also served as inspiration for the concept of this fragrance, which speaks about women in their brief pauses during the day, when they can enjoy small moments of life, such as running through the park, a walk back home after a heavy day, a coffee in the middle of the afternoon, etc. Boss Ma Vie has cactus flower at the top of the olfactory pyramid, followed by a floral bouquet of freesia and jasmine, as well as rose buds, on a cedar base. It is a very nice green floral that has a succulent flower smell, when applied on the skin, as well as the cactus, which retains liquid inside and, if cut, drops a white and milky sap. This is Boss Ma Vie pour Femme! On my skin the freesia is dominant, with its floral and green aspect mingling with the scent of rose buds - still too young to bloom - reinforcing the green scent even more. The creamy part comes from the jasmine and the fragrance behaves linearly, with little evolution from start to finish. The projection is good at first, but it ends up without much fanfare. In my opinion, it is weaker than the projection of Boss Nuit and, especially, than Boss Jour. However, the durability was the same, leaving a light and floral perfume over the applied areas. Particularly, I prefer the fragrance of Boss Jour, but Boss Ma Vie is usually the most praised by the female audience when it comes to this trio released by Hugo Boss. It is worth remembering that there are currently other flankers in the market, such as the Intense versions and the limited editions called Runway Editions. Finally, it remains to be said that Boss Ma Vie has the same bottle, with soft pink paint, in addition to Eau de Parfum concentration, as well as the previous fragrances. Again, Gwyneth Paltrow was the face, wearing a black tuxedo by Hugo Boss and reinforcing the stereotype of the independent woman.

Well, I wanted something different from the usual freshie female scents and that’s what I got with this Ma vie Pour Femme EDP. I had never heard of it so imagine how curious I was to try an “unpopular” Hugo Boss scent here in Nigeria. It’s interesting enough to wear and performs well in the heat. It’s a perfect choice for when you are running errands, shopping, hanging out with friends at the garden/pool. I get a blast of citrusy notes at the very beginning for a few minutes then it becomes a mesh of florals and a note I am not familiar with, which must be the cactus flower. It is an “easy going” scent and dries down to be a bit sweet. Longetivity and sillage are both average. Will I buy it again? No, because I know I will have this 75ml for at least 2 years so I would want something else once I am out of it. For a blind buy, I give it a thumbs up 👍🏽 and recommend for those who want something light, bright and nice that is not common. Works well when combined with other scents that have a floral/freshie vibe like Eternity Moments by Calvin Klein and I even tried it with Jour D’Hermes and it was lovely. So, if you have it and don’t like it on its own or want it to last longer, layer it with another scent that has more strength and enjoy 😁.

I really like this! It’s nice and unique! It reminds me of the cactus blossom candle from BBW. I think it really works with my chemistry, but my daughter thinks it smells like B.O when she smells it from the bottle. The cactus is present the whole time and I can smell the rose, jasmine and cedar. I think this is too sweet and floral for a man and I do consider it a clean, fresh scent, too fresh for the evening and I feel this would be better suited for spring and summer, but would work year round. Oh and I don’t see a resemblance to Alien. I’m not a fan of Alien. Maybe it’s the jasmine and soapiness that both have. If you like cactus notes or rose, this may be worth a try, ignore all the negative comments and I disagree with all the cons list. I bought Ma Vie at Burlington where you are able to return it. I’ve also seen it at TJ Maxx, but they don’t allow returns. Edit: I’ve changed my mind. Because of the freshie vibe, I believe a man could pull this off. The dry down is a little masculine. My client complimented this perfume the other day which he never has! Usually he complains about my perfume or says nothing so I think that tells you something!

This is a "pretty lady" perfume and is not very original, B U T, i like it. Like others have said, the cactus flower really makes a difference adding a touch of freshness, modernity and joy to the composition. It was an excelent choice to add the cactus flower instead of a citrus fruit. My only wish would be for this note to be strong during the whole development and not just the opening. I think Boss Ma Vie is the kind of perfume that those rich ladies in mexican soap operas would wear, you know what i mean? Would i buy it? No, because it is not my cup of tea, but it is a good perfume and if i were gifted it, i would wear it without problems. I also think it would make a good gift, specially for classy young and down-to-earth women.

The Short: Like it. Bright floral with soft projection. The Long: Blind bought (under $20USD), it was priced to sell! Anyway, it is very bright and it really does have the sweet-tangy smell of cactus flowers. The trio of floral notes really play well and keep the scent interesting. There is some greenery in this bouquet but, not to detract from the blossoms. I do detect a little woodsy note in the base but, again it is really subtle to me. It is not a bomb, which is nice. This one only lasts about 3 hours for me but, that is okay. Not everything needs to be a show stopper to be enjoyable. This is pleasantly pretty and I like it. It is priced affordably.

I got a sample at Store when they were revealing this new flanker. First I was skeptical bc I didn't like the boss nuit/jour.. so Ok I accepeted and brought it home. Nice surprise!! :) I couldn't believe it was a so nice fresh-floral (has not too much rose so it goes well with my skin chemistry, yeiii!), somehow it reminded me of my old signature scent CK IN2U maybe bc of the cactus flower, if you liked that you will love this too! :) It's easy to wear but not generic, a young lady sophistication scent, shyness but attractive, daytime fragrance no doubt. It's happiness in a bottle, the color can absolutely transmit all it's energy! Give it a try ;)

What a lovely clean and fresh smell. Initially it's quite sharp but that soon dies down and you're left with a soft yet strong summer fragrance. Its very hard for me to find fresh scents that dont penetrate my head via my nose like a knitting needle being rammed in but Boss have managed to please on this occasion. I'm usually not a fan of Boss fragrances having binned Orange in the past and pretty much avoiding them until grabbing this bargain beside the tills in boots. I'll be wearing Ma Vie this spring/summer for sure. To me its definitely a daytime office friendly perfume.

I fell in love with this perfume about six years ago when I recieved a sample vial from my friend. Back then I was quite inexperienced when it came to perfumes, but I clearly remembr setting out on a mission to become a new woman when I first smelled this. Today I am not as enchanted by the scent, but it is still a very good one for late autumn in my opinion. As I get a lot of deep woodsy notes from this on my skin, I'd consider it perfect for the evening. The longievity, however, is poor which really disapoints me since it is a beautiful fragrance.

Initially this is amazing - just the right balance of sweet, sour and bitter notes, the cactus flower adds originality to the whole composition, makes it intriguing. The aroma is optimistic, modern and tasteful - indeed a beautiful combination. The only disappointment for me is that in the drydown it becomes powdery. Maybe it's just my skin chemistry, since powdery notes really dominate and stand out on my skin, but the powdery note makes the aroma lose it's freshness. Too bad, since I really enjoy the inital minutes of this perfume.

I actually think this is pretty unique for such an inoffensive perfume! Floral, woodsy almost unisex fresh scent in my opinion. I always got some "hot guy" vibes from this and reading the other reviews I saw someone wrote the same thing! Maybe its the cactus flower plus the woody notes? I picture a cool tomboyish skater girl wearing this in the summer. Edit; after a few hours this smelled really bad on me. My first scrubber:(((( It is a shame cause the opening was really nice. Will see if I try it again in the future.

To me the begining is very fresh and kinda floral. I loved that first spray and the first few minutes. But not long after that it starts to settle and in me it becomes powdery. I can smell some spice in the background but it is mostly powdery and a tad sweet. First time I tried it, it dissapeared in a couple hours. Second time it is still there after about 6 hours but very close to the skin and very softly. It is quite femenine but I would not consider this a "fresh" scent.

stole this from my mom because i liked it so much. it used to be my everyday scent for quite some time because it's just so easily likeable. definitely a very inoffensive creamy floral with some green notes-- not too strong or sweet. i think the cactus flower note is quite unique and adds some depth to a usually quite common scent. nothing special but not in a bad way :) a safe office or school perfume as i can't picture anyone disliking this.