Reine Makéda

I just came back here to say this held up over time for me. Im on bottle #2. Masterfully blended. A soft halo of mandarin orange floats atop a base of rose and ambrette, with orris, musk, cashmere at the base. Texturally this is incredible- an airy, whipped, lightly sweetened thing that has the sort of longevity it shouldn't, given its transparency and floaty quality. Extremely feminine. Easily top 5 for me, and I have smelled probably thousands of perfumes. But this is also my DNA- perfumes with the kind of trail that sparkles and floats in the air rather than trudging along densely behind you. If you are a Mizensir, Guerlain, VCA fan... this might be for you. This may not be your thing, but completely disagree with others who say this compares to a designer scent, or that you are paying for the cap. Some reviews here are from people buying perfume based on influencer recommendations 😂 Others say that this FRENCH brand needs to be more "Arabic and edgy" 🤣 😭 There are references to Creme de Cuir, to Angel, to Dama Bianca... but it actually smells nothing like them, which is why all of these people compare it to such different perfumes: similar DNA maybe, but not even close to a similar scent. Highly recommend. If you don't like it, you can probably resell it for about as much as you paid... the girlies in the groups snatch this stuff up. It may not be your thing, which is completely fair. But that aside, I'm sorry there are all these confused noses reviewing it. I hope everyone can get their hands on this angelic, sparkling, swirling, lightly sweetened musk bomb.

Firstly, let's give applause to this presentation, packaging and bottle with amazing beautiful cap, it's just like a vessel with Parfum that tells you stories about Queen of Sheba Reine Makéda by Reine de Saba is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance (2022) Perfumer behind this fragrance is Anne Flipo. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), and Violet Leaf; the middle notes are Orris Root, Rose, and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Vanilla, Cashmeran and Musk. My experience: Reine Makéda OMG! This is so sensual and alluring opening quite powerful, the magical dry-down so beautiful creamy light and airy and very feminine in my honest opinion. All notes blended to such perfection that it's hard to point out separate ones in this composition. I get floral/musky opening there are definitely strong orange 🌸 blossom in composition, then it's becoming so attractive: violet leaf probably makes composition more vibrant and creamy Orris Root with rose and jasmine still keep floating floral waves... It’s heavenly, and it’s very complex. Each time you smell, you pick up different dimensions of this perfume This perfume is so nice on drydown with woody musky creamy vanilla smooth touch to your skin that makes you feel quite glorious ✨️ This fragrance is true to its name!

WOW! This fragrance exudes luxury, elegance and sophistication from the first sniff. Bright, citrusy freshness that fades within seconds when a creamy, almost buttery, soft, elegant powderiness, mixed with an ambery, warm, sensual sweetness and just a very soft green touch comes forward. REINE MAKEDA is very sophisticated and complex, also with an unique DNA and is that type of fragrance that gives addiction. I love sniffing myself when I have it on. It's a fragrance with very good sillage, but it's not overpowering. I can sense my scent cloud on me all day long, just with few spritz without the need to reapply. I absolutely adore it!😍 I also love Reine de Saba packaging and bottles. They are at a masterpiece level.

Absolutely stunning, and like nothing yet everything Ive ever smelled all at one. A true memory fragrance. My new signature. Have you ever smelled a pwrfume and thought to yourself, I have thought about this scent a hundred times in my head, wishing it would appear? Yeah, THAT. Timeless, elegant, soft, feminine, chic, and highly romantic and intimate. Very special stuff.

I don’t understand the lower rating for this fragrance but I respect other fragrance enthusiasts’s opinions. This is so lovely. The iris is so perfectly placed and all the notes are blended to perfection. This is a pretty sundress fragrance. I will agree with some reviewers below in that it doesn’t project like I wish it would but, smell alone, this is heavenly.