Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Majestes

SUBLIME - an instant and passionate love! I ordered this - another blind buy - on the basis that I rarely have a breakdown in my long term love affair with Mugler. It was waiting for me on the doorstep when I returned home from work this afternoon. It's been bloody chilly here today so, when I sprayed MdM twice to the back of my hand, the sillage was negligible - at first. The characteristic Mugler DNA is clearly evident in the jasmine of MdM - but it's a lot more restrained than that of Alien. That's not a criticism of Alien, as I own and love it and several of its flankers, including Essence Absolue, Eau Extraordinaire (try layering those two, the result is stunning!), Liqueur de parfum - and Oud Majestueux. Given that the name of this Miroir is MAJESTES and the similarities it has to Alien Oud MAJESTUEUX, I wonder whether this is an accidental name choice? They share these notes: jasmine, oud, amber and cardamom. The oud note in MdM is much less harsh than that of AOM; Miroir is a smoother and less challenging blend. Sillage is less than that of Alien although it's still beyond arms-length. I am not sure about longevity yet, but Miroir is still clearly discernible on the back of my hand, despite thorough washing with soap (I've cleaned the loo and emptied the cat litter trays) six times, since returning home four hours ago. I have just tested Fendi Furiosa (which I also love) against MdM and agree there are some similarities; FF is far more flowery though, and has an almost bitter grapefruity citrus zing to it before it dries down. MdM is more "creamy" and woody. The entire Miroir series is discontinued and is becoming very difficult to source. One last thing - the attention to detail of the packaging is phenomenal. Each Miroir bottle arrives in a beautiful mirrored box. I don't normally store my fragrances in their original boxes (I've got over 600 full bottles and storage is an issue!) but I AM keeping my Miroirs in their boxes as throwing them away feels like an act of vandalism. ETA I don't think this is too heavy to wear in warm weather.

I am usually pretty good at distinguishing the notes but this always throws me for a loop. Had I not known the notes in this I might have guessed cherry, eucalytpus and rosewood. I have later realized that it's because how the orange blossom acts in this composition. What it absolutely isn't is "just like any other orange blossom fragrance". Smelling it doesn't make me think of any florals at all. It's more about the amber accord with a side of oud and suede. To me the latter is much more prominent than the votes here suggest. And the orange blossom comes across fresh, having almost a cooling effect on top of a composition that radiates warmth. It's very Mugler... or should I say Thierry Mugler. It's not like anything we ought to expect from the brand these days. MdM is definitely the most wearable of the line of the ones I've tried. It's still very sweet though, so I personally find it to be a bit too much for the warmer months. Originality alone is hardly a selling point though, as some here would suggest. Otherwise wouldn't more people be wearing Secretions Magnifiques? And it's actually a good thing if a fragrance has a few relatives when it comes to the scent profile. This means we're more likely to find an alternative once a fragrance has been discontinued, just like what happened to Miroir des Majestes. As for the similarities, 1888 by Casamorati/Xerjoff is as close as anything gets to it. I haven't done a side by side comparison, but they're surprisingly similar at first sniff. MdM has absolutely nothing in common with either Musc Mysterieux, Oud Majesteux, Miroir des Joyaux and Knot eau Absolue by Bottega Veneta, though.

The presentation is out of this world a mirror box and gorgeous bottle, the fragrance inside lives up to its outer beauty. Imagine walking into a large office building, on the executive floor your coworker greets you, she wears a twill suit jacket, as she leans in to hug you, your memories come alive as you're hit with a familiar scent you had forgotten about, it reminds you of your mom and old Chanel 05, but has a modern twist you haven't smelled before. Its intriguing, building on the foundations laid by Chanel but it gets rid of the suffocating, dated aldehydes and florals and replaces it with something lighter, modern and more unisex. Here is how I would describe the notes: Upon first spray you're met with a slightly medicinal and vintage (think Chanel) scent, it reminds me of something my mother would have worn. After 10 minutes the suede/leather note takes over, the OUD in this is very mild and has a just perceptible black pepper smell. Soon after a syrupy sweetness appears. It reminds me of grape soda or some bubbly drink. Similar to Escada Magnetism for Men's grape soda note. 40min+ into wearing, an elegant leather and amber fragrance makes itself known, its in the same vein as Cuir Beluga but less powdery/vanillic and more unisex. The oud is still there, but buried in the background. The grape note fades and leaves behind a slight fruity scent, to me I would describe it as a peach smell.

HOW GOOD IS THIS? Well from the second I first sprayed this gifted decant, I knew I was in for a real treat, a burst of spiced notes, and a distinct amber greeted my nose, a hint of oud in the heart along with the jasmine and soft suede plays out a beautiful composition of notes. Now I'm no oud fan, with the exception of Oud Wood by Tom Ford but but the oud is so delicate here in MM that I'm actually liking it! What this perfume reminds me of is Portrait of a lady and I'm told over and over AND OVER, that POAL has NO OUD, but I SWEAR it does and this oud is done similarly and in the same 'NOT in your face' way, as each other and I do make a strong connection between the 2 fragrances. The performance for MM is above average, but not to the same degree as Portrait, but nevertheless, I just ordered a bottle and feel quite lucky to have found one being the last one, at 'Feeling Sexy' today. The few drops left in my sample will be gone before my online order is delivered. I'm curious to see the anticipated presentation which other reviewers have classed as impressive! The next bottle on my want list is MM's sister Miroir des Voluptes, daring to 'take on' what I believe is a slightly heavier oud accord. Exciting introduction into the first of a collection of six in the Miroir line of Thierry Mugler (which were unknown to me until today). Oh and I know myself. It's probable I'll buy the entire line! ;)

Amazing ambery Alien-akin. While Alien is vibrant, loud and uniquely beautiful, her distant cousin MdM is more poised, confident, comfortable in her skin and subtly seductive. Like most complex scents, the opening of MdM can seem overwhelming, but I’ve learned to wait it out. The star here is the amber, a truly mesmerizing one. Spicy, sweet in a balanced way, rich, resinous, warming, sensual, creamy and intoxicating are words that just start to describe it. The oud is a just a smidgen (if I didn’t read the notes I would have guessed sandalwood). The leather is a velvety suede, and neither of these is intimidating or overpowering, they just add depth. Unlike the reviews I’ve read, I can sense the Alien DNA for sure though in the background. The amber is truly majestic here. Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? All Thierry Mugler creations to be honest. They sweep you off your feet in terms of uniqueness, performance, bottle and packaging. Everything was carefully thought out. GORGEOUSNESS 💖

I have long been curious about this one. It sounded amazing but I tried the Musc Mysterieux and it about put me off anything like this. Although that one smelled amazing on my friend it smelled like a cross between expired aftershave and cat pee on me. I blame my crazy red head chemistry for that. This one however is in a slightly similar vein but amazing. It smells like crazy, overwhelming old lady perfume for about five minutes but what it fades into is really something special. It is a little hard to describe. It reminds me in a way of the head shops on Telegraph Ave (Berkeley) in the 1980s. It is like a cross between jasmin and sandalwood incense with this super warm almost vanilla like amber undertone. It also has this kind of warm spicy kind of chai vibe. It does seem to get sweeter as it fades. I have loved Mugler fragrances for years because they are always unique and this one does not disappoint. It true Mugler fashion it is almost addictive. I just can't stop sniffing myself.

I noticed this on a fragrance website on sale so I bought one making this one of my more successful blind buys. Miroir des Majeste starts off a rich and honeyed orange blossom with a speck of spice I swear is cinnamon (I'm surprise this note is not listed). As intense as it starts, there is something that is light and somewhat fresh about this. I'd say it's a cross between Hermes 24 Faubourg and Bottega Veneta Knot Absolue. The longer this stays on, the lighter and more floral it becomes, but the projection and longevity is slightly above average. I find this unsex in the opening, but leans slightly more feminine as it dries down. Still the ambery goodness is so addictive I cant stop smelling myself. This is my first venture into the Mugler Miroir collection and now I am interested in the others. This comes highly recommended as I can't imagine anyone not liking this. Thumbs way up.

I adore this. Confidence and sophistication in a bottle. The spices are ever-present. You must like cardamom because it’s a big player. This is so round, warm and rich (not heavy, but definitely substantial.) This is a fall classic/staple for me. But I’m loving it, even in the heat and humidity of summer. When I sweat, it wafts up even more beautifully. The suede is so soft and velvety. The orange blossom is not sweet. It’s warming and dry, to me. I haven’t heard anyone say this, but I kind of get stone fruit. (It reminds me of Mugler Les Excepciones (sp?) Woodissime, but more affordable.) Radiant and mature- for a woman, not a girl, who wants an oriental frag with uniqueness, regality and confidence. Instant love. I immediately bought a backup of this gem. There’s no Alien here for me, but maybe vibes. Definite Mugler DNA, given that the pyramid is pretty simple, which I like.

Strong resemblance to Alien Oud Majestueux and Alien Musc Mysterieux, but this is soooo smooth and classy. It smells expensive. I find the Alien Musc and Oud versions very similar to each other and not worth having both. I preferred the Musc so that's the one I kept. Even though I feel this could easily be an Alien flanker, it's in a different class. Very velvety blend and a more palatable Oud. The orange blossom elevates it overall from a purely jasmine centric white floral. I must admit jasmine is my least favourite white flower. I prefer it with other flowers. This is very warm and slightly powdery, a very smooth powder. Slightly spicy in the opening. The amber drydown is gorgeous and adds a little sweetness. It's got this old school vibe about it which makes me love it more. Like L'instant it feels ancient and modern. MdM is dressed up and very special.

This is very nice! A spicy, warm floral fragrance! It starts out shy. In the first phase of the perfume, the cardamom is the main player! Up until the jasmine emerge in the second phase, the cardamom almost disappears giving more space for the coriander to play and spice up the jasmine. Finally, the amber/oud appears. they add warmth, depth and class! The result is a wonderful, complex perfume. For me, the amber and oud are the star players here. This is a good perfume, but, when they emerge, they take it to a very cozy and warm place! You can sleep with this perfume on even on extreme cold or stormy nights. It makes you forget all about the outside world and traps you in it's own comfortable place.

What a fascinating scent! If you want to smell rich, and I mean poised, OLD MONEY rich, not the gaudy, decked-out-in-Supreme/Alessandro-michelle's-Gucci-head-to-toe kind of rich, this is THE fragrance for you. The amber here is at its most potent and balmy, and is the most dominant note, followed by coriander. Not even a hint of sweetness - so it could easily be considered unisex by many. The drydown is elegant yet by no means soft or shy, therefore I can only imagine the most confident and powerful individuals wearing this with ease. I might wait until I'm in my late 20s before I actually introduce this perfume into my collection, but it's definitely a promise.

This is an airy oriental fragrance! The orange blossom note travels through every stage of the fragrance. The spices and a light oud are also present. The oud first appears a bit clay/playdough. I wish it didn't appear in the opening but it's not there for very long. I don't get much of the jasmine but the orange blossom, amber and light suede dominate the drydown. The amber is probably the most intense note in the frag but it is beautiful! The lightness of these notes are surprising and very wearable. Overall, I find this was a risky blind buy payoff! I like to pair with YSL Manifesto on occasion. It is heavenly!

This evokes something in me that no perfume ever has. Like Alexandra, this is a definite confidence booster for me too. I love how this makes me feel It smells gorgeous too, absolutely stunning. Quite mature. I can't see how someone could ever mess with a woman wearing this. Not an instant love for me, but the moment I realized how it affected me I was sold. Second time I sprayed it on I was in love. Possibly my biggest crush on a fragrance, ever. I was going to purchase Kenzo Jungle l'elephant, but after my sample I just ordered two bottles of this instead!

I absolutely adore this perfume. It gives me great confidence and a sense of sex-appeal. This is a perfume fit for an empress, a god-like woman who is in absolute control and whose intentions will never be known. I cherish this wonderful perfume and only use it when I want to impress and intimidate (in a good way). This is the perfume I wear when I want to leave a mark. It is concentrated mostly on the amber and cardamom, but all notes can be felt. The bottle is absolutely gorgeous and the packaging is to die for. I have to buy a back up of this ASAP!

So glad I took a chance on this one! I've not had any luck with this house before but this is an absolute dream. Very very warm, spicy amber that eventually reveals a smoky oud and the sweetness of the florals. Perhaps even a touch of incense. An incredibly opulent scent, it's very enjoyable to wear, and definitely creates a mood, both in you and those around you. I feel like a rich and powerful desert princess when I wear it. And I usually couldn't care less about packaging but this deserves a mention as it's especially gorgeous.

Miroir des Majestes is like the younger version of Miroir des Voluptes. The notes are slightly similar but Majestes has only two base notes, making the perfume warm, sensual and charming. The cardamon and coriander are wonderful spices, rich and inviting. The true beauty, jasmine, combined with orange blossom and suede with the top notes had me fooled into thinking there was rose somewhere... The last two notes gently reveal themselves along as soon as all the notes have merged onto the skin. A truly pleasant acquaintance. 10/10

Got this in the mail today (found it on offer for 36pounds) and oh my God it is AMAZING; you can smell this with your eyes closed and def recognize the Mugler dna :D In the beginning reminds me a bit of Musk mysterieux, than after a couple of hours it s like I feel a bit from Gaultier 2 and in the dry down (and please, do not call me crazy) I find something from Light Blue intense. This is a masterpiece!

I finally bought this scent and it didn’t disappoint! The last Mugler scent I had was angel and This scent is nothing like it! On me this becomes a honeyeyed hay type scent intoxicating and my new favorite! Slipped in the bed wearing this last night and while sleep my husband said “mmmm mmm mmmm” need I say more? I Did a review on the tube under bad bad Kitti if you wanna hear a little more about it!

This is a beautiful creation! Miroir des Majestes would be a great choice for a formal event, I think, especially in cooler weather. It’s rich, sophisticated, elegant and warm. I agree with other reviewers who say it makes them feel powerful and confident! This projects and makes a statement but isn’t overwhelming. The oud is beautifully blended with amber and white florals. A masterpiece!

This is my first from the Miroir collection. It is gorgeous, mature and interesting. Quite sophisticated and unique. The dry down is very similar to Bottega Veneta Knot Eau Absolut but with a slight warmer (almost creamy) texture. I adore that "mothball" type musk. This will be a pleasure to wear all year round. Very long lasting. Still very present on my jacket after 3 days.