Maroc

Truly, one of the most beautiful perfumes I've ever smelt. I was fortunate to discover a small, 10ml perfume spray amongst a lot from an estate sale of a woman who collected orientals and chypres. This is marked as a Charles Revson perfume, and I assume that, because Ultima and Ultima II were Revson fragrances as well, that the Revson company was divided somehow and this perfume went to the new Ultima II brand, and then shifted hands at least twice more before being discontinued. Such a loss... Remaining supply of this vintage perfume is in such short supply that even tiny amounts are gathering prices to make one hesitate. It bears a resemblance to two, other perfumes in my collection from the same time-period of grand floral-chypres: Paloma Picasso, and Animale Animale... but it is better-constructed than either of those two, with a luxurious use of naturals that could only be found in niche perfumes nowadays. It is deeper and richer than Animale (which is lovely, but monochromatic in sections), and more-complex than Paloma Picasso (which I adore at first spray, but it doesn't seem to hold together through part of the drydown). Maroc is leathery, animalic, warm, and dry, with beautifully-sweet contrasts from the rose-ylang-ylang accord, and very "tight" blending from start to finish. It is pure heaven to sniff, and admire, deserving of all its high praise.

Maroc was exclusively blended in France of high quality essential oils which included Moschata rose, rose maroc, rose otto, jasmine maroc and rich undertones of patchouli, ambergris, musk and mousse de chene. I remember Maroc by Ultima, the notes were stunning and so long lasting it's a shame to have discontinued such a Beautiful floral chypre! Top notes: bergamot, honey Middle notes: geranium, jasmine, orris, Moschata rose, rose maroc, rose otto, jasmine maroc Base notes: ambergris, patchouli, vetiver, civet, oakmoss, rosewood and musk Would like to try reformulation but for price don't know... I'd prefer the original Maroc ultima ll Charles Revson turquoise blue with gold cap Omg! Oh let's not forget the gorgeous spokesmodel Kim Alexis!

Vintage version by Ultima II. Wonderful masterpiece chypre, better than Sisley de Soir, longevity is amazing. Nobel elegance. Where are those days that you could get inexpensive gorgeous perfume, that is better that moder days crazy priced niches? Great perfume did not have to be expansive, rather have a beautiful aroma then a name and pricy fancy bottle with a short lived smell.

Maroc is a favorite scent I wore in college that my boyfriend loved. It actually was available in 1985, two years earlier than what is stated in the description. Wish they'd bring it back - I've never found anything close to it.

The Original Maroc only came in a frosted rectangular bottle with emerald green stripes around the gold cap. Beware of imposters.