Majaïna Sin

This is such a unique take on a spicy scent. I don't know anything like it and don't find it similar to the usual vanilla gourmands. You know how scents with a prominent cinnamon note usually come across as very autumnal or Christmas-like? This has heaps of cinnamon and doesn't do that. Majaïna Sin opens up with a bracing blast of ginger that quickly turns fizzy and sweeter. The mix of ginger and citrus notes with an underlying sweetness from the heart and base notes reminds me of ginger ale, it has a bright and uplifting effect. Then the scent turns warmer. This has a maple syrup note that is for some reason not listed on fragrantica, but is very noticeable to my nose. It works together perfectly with the vanilla, heliotrope, ginger and cinnamon, very warm and sweet but with a fiery spiciness to set it all off. The florals in this are subtle but keep the fragrance fresh and balanced. It never goes full gourmand, but stays on the edge of it. Texture-wise this is lush and syrupy with a light dry overlay from the spices. It feels a bit synthetic at times, but in a cool, modern way, like a fizzy drink or a candy is synthetic but still tasty. I sometimes get phantom berry or plum notes from this for a moment, but it makes sense that they're not in the notes list, it's more of a vibe than a true replication of those fruits. I'd say this is wearable almost year round, day and night, even though autumn might be the most obvious choice. It has a normal, good performance but it's not an extremely heavy hitter.

Great gourmand, it increases your blood sugar to risky levels but in the right person it is signature material for its glow and sensuality. It is definitely not for me, I tested this once in a meeting with many friends and thought it was overwhelming but then looked around and spotted this red-haired, gorgeous, mid 20s friend of mine and said: "this is you!" Everyone raved over how good and appropriate this was for her... she exuded charm and presence. The sillage is amazing and behaves well. It lasts very long and I wonder why it works so well even if it has some of my least liked notes (tonka, heliotrope). My guess is the candied orange, chestnut and ginger add a twist that makes this smell well blended and pretty recognisable among the 1000+ gourmands in the market. I don't recommend a blindbuy though but sample it and wait some minutes after the first sugary impact. It could well work as unisex although it needs a certain personality behind to give it depth. For many it will be a mess at first test but believe me it is sensational. As I said when reviewing Deliria by L'artisan Parfumeur, these cloying sweeties are stupendously successful on some skins.

I highly recommend you don't look at the pyramid while smelling a perfume for the first time. It'll clout your perception and I look for a guttural response when smelling a perfume-I like what I like and I trust my nose to just smell something and for me to have an unbiased emotional response from a fragrance. Immediately after trying this, I was pleasantly surprised and it was a definite YES for me! I love this one. It's a very wearable, spicy fragrance that is blended well and not overwhelming or stifling by any means. This could be worn during the day and it's safe to wear in all seasons, IMO. It just smells good! I'm not a big fan of nutty notes in fragrances or heavy ambery spicy perfumes and this is none of those. It's sweet, a little spicy, airy and light but the scent payoff is fairly good. I think Cooperman did a fantastic job of blending all of these notes to create a very harmonious composition that doesn't lean in any one direction. I don't perceive it as a citrus fragrance, but a light airy amber+spice fragrance and it has that same light and airiness that you find in BR540. BONUS-discounted at Fragrancenet.

So impressed with this one. wow. very classical french using oriental ingredients. Vanilla, orange, heliotrope, nutty, cinnamon, sandalwood. All perfectly perfectly blended. No notes are overpowering each other. It's sweet but the the citruses, the neroli all the fresh notes are balancing the composition. I've been dying to try this house since 2016. It's in the same category as PDM Herod, but i'm more impressed in this one. They both smell like warm vanilla. And I love Herod so much but this one dethrones Herod but in beautiful smokier base Herod wins. It dries down similar to feve delicious, but there is so much more going on here. The vanilla acts as a backbone of all these high quality ingredients. It's not cheaply sweet, the sweetness comes from the florals. Now i'm more curious in this house. Blind bought Oriental lounge. Wearing it for week it's not a gourmand. it's more like a floral vanilla. the heliotrope and the orchid is quite prominent. Smoooooth like heaven.

This quite a weird combination! It has a velvet touch yet slightly sour and gourmand! It has hazelnut, chestnut, then few heliotrope, sandalwood, then the Tonka and vanilla comes, then the ginger and orange neroli comes in. I even can detect cinnamon. The colder it goes the more amber I can detect. Quite wired to be honest as I kind of feel it's cloying sweet. Fair and fine. Edit (31st Oct 2018) Oh MY GOD! this is extremely similar to "Malia" by Nobile 1942 with that sharp gourmand rosy and tobacco blossoms. I am infatuated and very pleased! i really wonder how did this one passed me by that easily. Since "Malia" is one of my favorites, "Majaina" is a LOVE, "a bewitching elixir"?? indeed! Wow.

Beautiful sweet spicy fragrance. I actually got sent this as a 2ml tester when ordering other perfumes from jovoy. I guess they looked as my scent profile and threw this in and I’m so glad they did! I honestly can’t explain this fragrance well enough. The chestnut gives the top notes a nuttiness while The cinnamon adds a spiced warmth to the sweet vanilla sandalwood and tonka bean. My mouth actually kind of waters when I smell this on my skin. It’s kind of a gourmand but not in the “sweet/candy/caramel/dessert” way. I went and bought the full bottle. Lasts a while too up to 6hrs off one spray I got.

a gorgeous winter gourmand full of whipped chestnut cream and candied oranges with some powdery florals to add some fluff. The opening is bright and zingy with a prominent ginger and oranges with hints of citrusy neroli and fluffy orange blossom. The mid notes offer a creamy and nutty medley with subtle maple and sweet heliotropes. The dry down is a tame vanilla with warmth to it and some depth coming from the tonka. The citrus maintains itself until the full drydown, but you still catch whiffs of that chestnut and maple.

Yes, yes yes. Something I won’t wear every day, it is a piece of jewellery. Could wear it at daylight, but I can see a night out wearing this also. Sexy, but not so much that it’s only allowed to wear on dates, because humans won’t be able to compose themselves in your presence. This is allowed. Yet you will still stand out. Good scent, I’m glad I’ve found it.

Very different than other things in the market. Yes there’s spice but it’s also rounded out with florals, sweetness. There’s an almost shampooey quality in there that I think helps this be wearable and not just a spice drawer. It’s really nice but I’m not sure full bottle worthy.

This perfume is so beautiful in a hot weather. I actually bought for a colder one, because it’s very gourmand, but maybe because it’s not overwhelming and sits close to your skin, it is absolutely gorgeous for the spring summer night. Development is amazing! Beautiful!

Such a gorgeous scent, I got a sample and I’m debating on getting a full bottle. I tried layering it with Demeter’s Honeysuckle perfume oil and it’s divine! I wish it lasted a bit longer and had more sillage, but overall I really like this.

Something like sweetened chai tea (with softened cinnamon) plus a very particular, subtle floral element to by-pass a fully gourmand effect. Also, very polished and expansive, smells very intentional and expertly crafted.

I like this type of sweet scent, complex and have some depth in it--I think it's because of the blend of bitter orange and ginger. Can be quite heavy for summer, but perfect for cold weather. Last for about 7 hours.

A complex and warm delicacy, like a whipped chestnut cream, zested with orange, subtly spiced, and sprinkled with floral water. A delight on the skin, far from childish, soft and captivating

It's hot summer day and I enjoy it SO MUCH! it's so balanced and yummy. MMMMM SO nice!!!!

Majaina Sin is rich. Not necessarily as in money, though it doesn't smell cheap or anything, rather that is smells sweetly indulgent while retaining enough of an amber element to keep it in perfume territory. My immediate thought was peanut butter fudge. Not so much the peanut aspect, it doesn't really have that specific tinge, but the sweet, is it creaminess, vague powderiness maybe? For the first hour or so that is primarily what I think of. I can't say I pick up on much citrus or spice at all, it is layered well into the fragrance the way a dash of cinnamon can go undetected in a dessert but add dimension. After a while I get more of the amber, it comes off as ambrette, not overly heavy or mature. While I enjoy gourmand scents, sometimes it is just a bit too strong for me. It is more agreeable in cool weather. If you enjoy Clean Radiant Nectar or Skin then I think you may enjoy this as a more complex cold weather alternative. It would be great for someone who wants to still feel sophisticated but also wants to smell like a dessert. I find the longevity average but sillage on the stronger yet uninvasive side for me. Doesn't cause headaches but could aggravate an existing one. Attracts compliments.

Doesn't stand out from the sea of fall/ Christmas frags but still very delicious. Thick cubes of candied orange rind, glistening in a cinnamon and allspice pound cake. Orange zesty plumpness happily enlivens chestnut, the note I've been interested the most in. Well, chestnut lovers, rejoice! Chestnut sweet, savoury and starchy nuances just made right: fine, delicate, creamy... and it lasts forever, something I seldom experience with other frags. While gourmand vanilla, nutty tonka and powdery heliotrope support smooth chestnut by giving some reliable body and softening the edges. Just like the actual holiday cake ;)

I bought it two times 10ml and 5ml. I always think should i buy full bottle or no. For me is caramel with flowers. Not for winter. Maybe spring but cold spring when were is still snow. Its cozy, warm. When i smell it i go back to my childhood when mom picked me up from school. I don’t know why. Not unique but it’s smells nice. I would used it in sunny autumn when it’s starting to get cold or cold spring. I don’t know if it’s suitable for winter. Average sillage and average uniques. It’s young woman perfume. But not for classy lady over 30

I am testing fragrances for my wedding day scent and I chose this to test. At first sniff it instantly reminded me of Tender Romance by Ralph Lauren. Very similar vibes. Tender Romance is the first fragrance my guy ever bought me so it holds a special place in my heart. Now my thoughts on this fragrance are this. A beautiful well blended fragrance with sillage close to the skin. Longevity was 4 hours. Not unique to me but a great dupe if I am ever craving Tender Romance.

As many others have noted below, there are similar scents on the market, as this kind of sweetened gourmand perfume is currently trending. That said, I am enjoying Majaïna Sin. It’s a spicey, sweet vanilla and tonka fruity gourmand. Lovely and can imagine it being an easy reach. Somehow—even though you can find others that are similar—Majaïna Sin works better in this category, likely attributed to the perfumer and quality ingredients in the composition.