Maroussia

WHERE HAS THIS PERFUME BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE? IT IS MAGICAL AND WONDEROUS! THIS IS A DIVINE PERFUME ♥♥♥ I blind bought this even though a few comments here said not to. I am glad I didn't put buying this perfume off another day!!! .The bottle of a Russian church/building captivated me so I decided to read the reviews. This perfume sounded so intriguing I just HAD to have it! I am so glad I did. I get more compliments when I wear this than ANY other perfume I wear. I cant imagine anyone not liking this its so exquisite! It is 100% a EXTREMELY seductive aphrodisiac potion. I quickly found THE BIGGEST BOTTLE and bought this Oriental gem of a perfume on eBay for only 13.75, but it smells so much more expensive! It can cost a lot more for this perfume so do not think its just a cheapie, IT'S NOT! This is not a " dirty fragrance", as some are saying. It is not loud or old fashioned smelling either. The ones that are saying it is too strong did not give it enough time to settle on the skin. This fragrance is absolutely magical. At first it's very strong but do not let that deter you because the dry down is a divine sexy love potion. It reminds me of Design at first because of the civet, which I understand is synthetic for ethical reasons. The civet comes on very strong at first but quickly fades. It's a luxurious, sensual, and mature scent.The amber is so rich, balmy, and intense. It has a resin scent that is so soft and beautiful words cant describe it. Even though its very strong at first it quickly subsides. The people that are commenting saying it gives them a headache over-sprayed it or did not give this perfume a chance to settle on the skin. It does NOT smell like hairspray, pickled cucumbers, bug -spray or mothballs. It does NOT smell like post-coital heat nor is it dusty or bitter. It is NOT just a perfume for formal events or for funerals either, but this is just MY opinion. This perfume suits cold weather because it's so warm and delicious, but it is also is fine for warm weather because of the resin notes that melt into the warm air. It is so sensual and mature. This is definitely my favorite scent and I have smelled most all of them. Its magic in a bottle and has became my signature scent. No other frag can compare with this one! Its so enchanting. It has a little bit of soapiness but its a clean refinement. There is absolutely no perfume like it. It is so heavenly after it settles into the skin. It's so SEXY. It's definitely my favorite. I would cry is they ever stopped making this luxury perfume, SO I AM STOCKING UP! I just got the shower gel and body lotion to layer this divine scent. I also bought the cutest tiny bottle of this off of Ebay! It is now on my beautiful vanity. A few people here reviewing said it smells like CK Obsession but I disagree it does not smell anything like it. It smells SO MUCH BETTER!!!.... Give this fragrance a chance it will not disappoint you! I was hoping it would smell like a feminine version of the men's cologne Farenheight and I was right! PS. Even though this scent is far from being gourmand, I think some gourmand lovers would really enjoy this scent. Its a powerhouse. And to the person that said they would not want to stand close to somebody after spraying this perfume I just want to say I would not mind standing close to you AT ALL! And if you're married and your husband does not like it its probably because you smell sexy and he does not want other men to notice you ahahah! Do not let anyone ( including your husband) dictate what you can and can not wear unless it truly makes him have an allergic reaction. PSS. I am wearing a different fragrance today but my bottle of this is close to me in my work drawer and I just got a wiff of it and regret not wearing it today. I honestly cant believe a scent can smell as good as this. Update- I notice that if you wear this at night and you go to bed with it on it smells awful the next morning I guess it's the civet... All of the balmy goodness is gone all that's left is STANK. Sorry but it's true.

A few months ago, some women on a perfume forum were discussing the perfumes they imagine prostitutes wear, and this perfume was mentioned several times. That's how I discovered it. I have fallen in love with many perfumes from across the globe by this point, so I am thrilled to be testing my first perfume from Russia. The fragrance opens deceptively light and aldehydic. The top is fruity, creamy, and sweet, from mandarin and peach. The heart is densely floral, with carnation, ylang-ylang, wafts of heady white florals like tuberose, jasmine, and orange flower, some soft rose, and an undercurrent of powdery purple flowers. As the perfume develops, it feels fuzzy, smoky, spicy, and woody, with the santal, clove, and purple florals taking center stage. To my nose, the most intensive aspect of this perfume is the santal, it's beautifully rendered and imparts a dry, dusty texture. The ambery base gradually comes forward, it's powerful, but it doesn't feel dense or syrupy. It's musky and has a lot of civet, but it somehow doesn't veer in a dirty direction, instead it's more of a subtle warmth. A few thoughts: The perfume will undoubtedly impart a cosmetic impression. It's soapy, powdery, and highly abstract... it smells "perfume-y" in a distinctly 90s way. It's a lovely scent, but there's not much in the way of realism. I consider Maroussia to be a balanced, well-rounded perfume. It's dynamic and layered, but it doesn't go too far in any direction. The whole is cohesive, sophisticated, and greater than the sum of its parts. It doesn't smell like anything else I've tried, but it vaguely reminds me of many perfume classics. I detect touches of Chanel No. 22, L'Air du Temps, Dune, Loulou, Samsara... It's certainly familiar, but it smells distinct and unique. An inexpensive, beautiful concoction. I suspect my mother will love this perfume, I must have her try it. My first foray into Russian perfumery, and I'm very impressed. Maroussia is not at all my idea of what prostitutes smell like, but then, neither is Shalimar, Habanita, or Tabu.

Love, love, love Maroussia! It's the personification of chilly winter nights by the fireplace. A very mossy and powdery scent that combines the vintage aldehyde/ylang ylang combo of chanel no5 and the spiciness of YSL- Opium. It smells nostalgic, rather than dated. Definitely a scent from another time that's distant, mellow and yet comforting. Maroussia's not particularly inviting, or sultry in the manner of a vanilla based winter scent but it does evoke sober comfort to the wearer and stands out. The sweet notes here are very minimal , just enough to break down the otherwise sharp pyramid and surprisingly enough they're the ones that remain after the actual scent has faded. Expect your wardrobe to have a fleeting powdery sweetness after wearing maroussia regularly. I'm not sure why but the civet here smells so smokey, and combined with the woody notes it gives a totally realistic emulation of the scent of burning wood that cuts through the cold winter air. This is the perfume I'd like to asosciate precious, homely moments with. A casual romantic date, a cosy night with friends or a winter resort holiday. I believe this is not a scent made to impress or fill a room since it's not particularly rich or refined. I would describe it as a casual, more wearable version of the "giants" of retro perfumery like opium and samsara. While it starts sharp, in less than half an hour it has settled into a spicy and soapy skin scent typical of 80's perfumed soaps. All in all, Maroussia is ideal for those who'd love to smell vintage on a budget or those who love bitter scents. It's a rare smell nowadays but full of character , in many ways reminiscent of actual Russians. Detached and solemn.

I am a bit of a snob when it comes to fragrance. Meany years ago I discovered this little red bottle in private bathroom's cupboard (yes, I do that all the time and who says that he/she does not, lies) of one of the nicest and classiest ladies I have ever known. It was in the mighty company of exclusive Chanels, Guerlains and who knows what else. Then it hit me that I have seen it in supermarket and said to myself "How unconventional and unexpected of her, smells nice too" as I realized she wore it most of the time. This last few years since my obsession culminated I would read a comment on Maroussia thinking fondly of that nice lady and her dirty little secret. I loved dr.Harrison's article and always said to myself I should at least buy it for fun. And I did. It stayed unopened for months til one lazy pajamas Sunday (reserved for samples). I've spent entire day reapplying it every 2-3 h, almost rolling in it. What en enchanting melodrama PMS-driven bitch! Russian novel heroine neurotic! Absolutely loved it! Fun, addictive, comfortable with a bite, cheap thrill. And I tried cranky niche ouds and ambers, boring florals. You dirty, dirty little thing I shall never forget you again! Promise! And if anyone asks, I shall (dis)honestly say Amouage Opus I, because my friends are even bigger snobs then I am and incapable believing if I said them the truth. It also reminds me of vintage N°5 extract's dry-down.

Quite possibly my favorite orange blossom based scent. Resinous, woody & creamy. Delectably sweet cinnamon, marzipan, orange blossom & sandalwood. Tenacious, though with soft projection. Can last for up to 8 hours on my skin, albeit delicately, but I always apply three sprays per wrist to make it a little more noticeable. Up close there's lots of amber and cinnamon. There's a rather biscuitty & edible style to this scent - reminiscent of almond biscotti. In the air, from a distance, this appears more powdery fresh & floral. The dominant orange blossom note is thankfully not too citrussy & certainly not overly fresh & sweet in that washing powder/fabric conditioner kind of way. In the drydown the orange blossom is tapered by sweet amber/vanilla & smooth sandalwood. As a couple of others have noted, this shares some similarities with D&G's "red cap" , but it's mostly alike in character/vibe . This is far, far softer and doesn't have the sharp, distinct coriander and basil notes that red cap boasts. So this could not replace red cap, by any means, but I believe that fans of one are likely to enjoy the other - especially as Maroussia is so impressively purse-friendly. It was seeing comparisons to the original D&G that eventually convinced me to buy Maroussia , so thank you. This is a beautiful, feminine (womanly) creamy & woody orange blossom scent. I only wish it had more strength!