Mauboussin Homme

Anyone blind buying this should be aware the EDP has been recently reformulated. I got one of these from FragranceX. The new version comes in a box without the violet band around the bottom as pictured above. Rather, it is a solid brown colour with 2 thin stripes up the sides, along with the new "X"/bird logo. After I placed my order there was a comment/review added to the FragranceX website that complained it was a "chemical mess", not like before and the buyer was demanding a refund. This comment only lasted a few days so I am not sure if it was "voted off" like comments can be done here or FragranceX deleted it. Anyway, I was forewarned. Sure enough, when I got it I agreed. There is an initial smell of chemicals which hangs around for hours. No doubt, there is more going on than that but I am unable to make an objective review because I can't get past the chemicals. This reformulation is so different to the original and so bad it makes me wonder why Mauboussin would want to trash their brand so much. They are supposedly a high-end jeweler. It would be like them using cut glass instead of gem stones. This new EDP version is selling cheaply online which is driving down the price of the original formulations so if you can find them, get them before they disappear. I have stocked up with 3 EDP and 4 EDT. I asked fragrancenet which version they are selling and after 3 inquiries all they would tell me is they cannot guarantee which version you get. As far as I have been able to tell, the EDT has not been reformulated so that will always be the original. All versions of this perfume have now been removed from the official website so I guess it is now officially discontinued. The cynic in me thinks that Mauboussin had a large inventory of empty bottle they wanted to get rid of economically so they filled them up with anything cheap.

Mine is a newly purchased EDP bottle and the juice has turned blue-grey by the time I open the box. On my skin, the fragrance opens fresh and a little zesty, but also in a way that I experience as white and creamy smooth. The patchouli quickly becomes dominant, with its smooth or rounded minty clay or Play-Doh smell. There is a considerable herbal, aromatic aspect to the fragrance but I think that the earthy side of the patchouli probably anchors that and prevents it from becoming too jaggedly, bitterly green. There is something about the overall effect that reminds me of Champagne without smelling like it. Perhaps the slight powderiness is masquerading as effervescence, but apparently some people say that patchouli can smell "fizzy"... Perhaps there is also a parallel to vintage Brut, which was inspired by Champagne. Both fragrances have a kind of aromatic semi-woody greenness for me, as well as the powder. The Mauboussin doesn't smell old fashioned to me like Brut, though--old-skool maybe, but not outdated. It doesn't do powerhouse animalic skank. Performance is above today's average though, and in my case the combination of that and the undeniable patchouli aura means that I may not get a whole lot of use out of this without layering. Instead I'm inclined to use it the same way that I use another patchouli-forward fragrance, Zino by Davidoff, i.e. in cooler weather only, probably more in the evening than in the daytime, and not in entirely casual situations unless I want to stick out like a scrubbed-up hippie's sore thumb. Edit: I've been reaching for Zino lately but not for this. Zino makes this seem a little blunt or something. To be fair, Zino might do that to a whole host of fragrances.

I've been wondering about Mauboussin Homme for years & when i finally took the plunge to satisfy my curiosity & anticipation. Finally the time has come when my order arrived & i was in so much awe & deep regret that i wished i could've done this so much sooner when i first discovered it. This is completely the opposite of what i was afraid it would turn out to be...a dated, uber masculine, pungent & overpowering men's cologne. What a revelation! I never thought it could be so good...how did i get it so wrong? It is a well-balanced & constructed blend of spice, herbal, floral & woody notes. It is subtle yet complex with just the right & sufficient ratio of ingredients. It isn't dominated by just one or two notes, every component comes into play. This is another triumph from the master perfumer Alberto Morillas who is famous for creating some of the world's most popular & unforgettable fragrances of this modern era. I should've trusted my gut feelings & just blind bought this years ago, it would automatically have become one of my all time favorites & it definitely is now. This very underrated, borderline unisex gem is becoming a timeless modern oriental woody classic. Basic but pure essential sophistication in the most stunning, beautifully designed bottle i've ever seen, held & possessed. Longevity is from 6 to 8 hours on my skin with moderate performance & sillage which is acceptable. Quite simply a pure joy to wear...it feels almost like floating in a soft cloud of soothing pleasure, freshness, earthiness, comfort & warmth. A unique masterpiece that belongs in the museum of contemporary art.

EDP For starters, the shape of the bottle and the design of having to twist the top to spray it has certainly intrigued me. When I first sprayed it on my skin, I get a herbal blast of sage and rosemary followed by a high note of lavender giving it a real aromatic aroma. After 15-30 minutes later, the herbal notes slightly soften followed with a warm/sweet aroma of musk/patchouli and vanilla which comes shining through making it ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS to wear during the fall/winter months especially during the evening making it very luxurious. Longevity and Silage are very high quality lasting well past 10hrs hours on my skin spraying it once only. Overall opinion, This was practically a blind purchase because the boutique where I shop a lot didn't have a tester bottle so I had to base my decision on other's reviews. I want to thank almost everyone's sincere opinion on this TRULY AMAZING FRAGRANCE!!!! Rating this fragrance is no different than those who have already rated this fragrance. Personally less then a 10/10 would be so unfair to this GEM. This fragrance isn't just great....it's nectar from the God's making it ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS!! If you are curious and your not sure...take my word the review below are accurate, you won't regret buying it. :))))))))

I’ve struggled to review this one - it’s just hard to describe. In short it’s a sweet and slightly soapy oriental. But it’s complex, a lot of notes coming together in a unique impression/accord. The look of the light purple juice in the old-fashioned statuesque bottle may be a better description of the fragrance than words can do. Part of the struggle is that old-school complex masculines haven’t persisted on store shelves as well as their female counterparts. At least where I live, I can smell old-school women’s Diors, Givenchys etc at perfume counters, but for old-school masculines I have to blind buy from discounters even to try them. So it’s hard for me to put this in context - designers aren’t doing anything like this for men with their repetitive focus on specific aromachemicals, and niche/indie houses probably lack the experience, resources and market demand to go in this masculine-baroque direction. Mauboussin are in a somewhat unique position, not quite fitting in with the big designers or current niche houses, but having a deep library of older classic scents which they seem to keep in good condition in their current formulations. If you can afford the risk on a blind-bought cheapie, this is really worth a try.

i happened to me the same as to skitten... i ordered a bottle by thinking it was a big bottle of the womans fume which i love so mutch. by getting the parcel and open it, i was so disapointed to see it's for men. then my husband try it out and it's a truly fantastic mens-smell! he was impressed too and he loves to wear it especially for nights out. verrrry sexy ! love the cinnamon-vanilla compo and that hint of medicine-smell. settles down warm and cosy, vry nice sillage. it's even quite unisex in my opinion but i still prefere that one for women for me. the woman who's looking for an androginity scent, this it is. smells very elegant and luxury as the fantastic beautiful bottle lookes like. (our bottle looks like this one but it is in a silver contaier which 'wraps' and holds the bottle and you don't have to take it out to spray.) guess this is a special edition i catched when bought. it looks just stunning. can't find pictures on the net of it unfortunately. a few drops are going far, i can still smell it on my hubby in the evening when he comes home from a working day. love it!

So I just received my sample vial (EDP), and I must say that I'm starting to enjoy this fragrance. Initially, I tried the fragrance on paper and all I got was a very strong spicy scent... reminiscent of an ashtray. I was even more depressed when my wife expressed disdain towards the smell. Thankfully, I tried on my skin and it's really growing on me (wife still doesn't approve). From the first dab, I guess it's the lavender and spices that give it that medicinal smell. The transition from the top to mid remind me so much of Mesmerize by Avon, and I hear that one is similar to Zino. The mid introduces the sage and patchouli which transitions this to a smooth spicy/floral - now it resembles Gucci Envy. The base sweetens the fragrance and that soapy sandalwood and vanilla combo starts to shine, while retaining some spice from the mid. I consider the base a spicier Boucheron Jaipur with that soapy vanilla lingering. This is extremely elegant and embodies a dark, mysterious scent. It's a great find for any age group needing a very well made oriental that you can dress up.

First, this has to be the most ergonomically design bottle. Not only it looks great, but the flip sprayer is genious and.....the darn thing fits perfectly in one hand for spraying. It practically becomes an extension of your hand!!!. The scent itself, it's simply perfect. It starts very very aromatic, projecting like it wants to choke you. Herbal lavender with mint!!. At this stage, is similar to TL pour Lui, but TL moves into the gourmand territory, while this one, becomes a lavender, cinamonn and vanilla scent...but very well done. It smells sophisticated, expensive. Lasts for ever, projects great and it is totally unisex. Has a little bit of a barbershop smell, but just a bit. Bought M Generation because of this one......and that one, is for trained noses only, I guess for niche guys. But that is another review for another day.

I made a mistake, and ordered 2 bottles, thinking it was the female Mauboussin EDP,as no picture of the bottle was available at the time...........When it arrived I nearly cried......Pour Homme, EDP it said........ woas me!! But in my obssesive perfume curiosity, I opened one... sprayed it on my arm.....and as Kismet would have it, I actually find this very evocactive and sensual. It settles down into a really delicious, warm, kinda sweet, lemony meriangue, desirable and yummy sensation. A bit like Ivy, Marc Jacobs and way better, as it is EDP and the scent lasts forever, if you like that creation. Most mens fumes taint my tastebuds, and I feel like they disturb my sense of taste. Mauboussin Pour Homme I highly recommend to anyone wanting a quality mens fragrance. I do love Mauboussin fragrances. A mans one I will wear...xx

New bottle. A very nice and interesting perfume. Very well put together and has a very intriguing and evolving composition. It is in the Jaïpur/Visit camp so if you like those this will be easy to put into rotation. It is not in any way a substitute for Casual Friday. I wore CF as a signature scent for years way back. I went through 3-4 bottles. It does feel inspired by CF but if your looking for a capable replacement by using this you will be disappointed. All in all a very different and beautiful scent that is very worth the money even though it does not last very long or project far. Very safe blind buy at the price due to it being unique and well made. Nice bottle also.

The scent is accurately described by others below. It's very sweet, herbal, powdery, spicy and delicious. Always well-priced too. I first bought this online for my partner in 2017, and we received the twist cap bottle. I have just replaced it with another bottle which has the pull off cap. Without any doubt, this newer version lacks the density, power and longevity that the original had. At the end of the day I can no longer smell this fragrance on my man. Whereas the previous bottle's scent would still engulf me with fumes (nice ones) at 6pm at night. The pull off cap bottle is definitely watered down and I won't be buying another. What a huge shame.

This is one of my very favorite fragrances (the EDP). Someone once mentioned that it is a 'transparent' fragrance, and I would have to agree. It has a certain elegance which I have not found elsewhere. It is delicate, yet unmistakably masculine. Mauboussin Homme is a very formal fragrance, which I would wear with a tuxedo in a very formal setting. I consider it be the most formal, elegant fragrance that I own. If anyone out there is looking for a really 'lady killer' fragrance, this is the one which I would most enthusiastically recommend. It is absolutely "GORGEOUS"!!! You cannot overspray this one.

A beautiful oriental/floral scent. I have the EDP and it is a luxurious long lasting fragrance with good silage. A little reminiscent of Sung Homme but only a little. As already stated, it does have a medicinal note in there (I think from the cinnamon) but it is a pleasant one. The overall impression is that this is a sweet, floral, soapy, fresh, patchouli scent with some vanilla and woods which is really lovely and well formulated. Good job too, because I bought this blind. Mauboussin Homme is a lovely perfume and definitely in my top ten.

if you like gems like Azzaro visit and Jaipur By Boucheron, this is a must have. there is nothing like this in the market. great potency and projection, as well as smell. its unique. the cinnamon gives it a bit spicy masculine feel, lavender is therapeutic and vanilla patchouli combo gives its a rich base. this is one fragrance no one would be wearing. its a 10/10 fragrance for me. hidden gem. juice color changes from purple to greenish blue, its normal.

Pure class.Beautiful fragrance,great performance,very easy to detect the notes in it.I own both versions (twist cap and the latest one) and can not state what was stated before that one is weaker or smells differently to the other,both smell and perform the same.In two words pure class.Fragrance for a real man,gentleman even.For the price it is a steal.Soon i want to try other Mauboussin fragrances as i am really impressed.This is how a man should smell.

I love this scent profile. Comparable to the likes of Boucheron Jaipur Homme, Bogart pour Homme, Lapidus TL pour Lui, Pour un Homme de Caron and Lalique pour Homme Lion. All are quite different from each other, but share DNA, like distant cousins. Has a very classy masculinity, quite enjoyable to my taste. Aromatic Fougere/Oriental Fusion. Lavender, Vanilla/Tonka, Woods, and Citrus combine to create a fusion between aromatic freshness and oriental warmth

Trip down memory lane. Bought it in 2003 and loved it back then. Remember how the sales woman explained to me that the shape of the bottle was inspired by the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai. Just picked this up again as it was really cheap and I still like it. Will wear this occasionally. I would describe it as a soft lavender, musky, slight powdery scent. Not particularly a head turner, but I think a lot of people will appreciate this scent profile.

Recommend this. Great bottle. And it is in the cheapie realm. Wow. Something different and a male floral. Maybe the Perfume Guy recommended it in one his videos? Just a perfect bottle. Love it. Juice is blue and kinda reminds me of an aquatic. I feel it is good all year round and could be used in any situation. Calming and just all around great!

I just got another bottle. I love this, a floral spicy pleasant smell. It's an EDP but its strength is an EDT. This new bottle has a pull-off cap (the original had a twister cap). Oh, You might find that the colour of the juice changes, well, that does not affect the smell or performance. A very nice perfume.

At first very similar to gilles cantuel arsenal Blue, but just need to wait a while and it transforms into something different and good. Masculine, not strong and that with me lasts all day. By the, no chance it smells like boucheron jaipur, i have it and they are different.