M Generation by Mauboussin

A hidden gem and rarely discussed. I managed to get this discontinued bottle at a great price; it’s very pleasant, reminiscent of MK Bang due to that pepper note in the opening. It opens spicy with ginger and pepper before transitioning to wood, like sharpening a pencil. Ideal for temperate or cold climates, though it might work in heat without being extreme. The bottle is quirky, very cute with a metallic texture and appearance.

I like it. Opens effervescent, spicy, and soapy, highlighting ginger, pepper, and laurel. Then it incenses, but in a balsamic, ecclesiastical way, with a touch of sweet cinnamon. Finally, the incense fades and guaiac wood and labdanum emerge. If you like light incenses, you’ll love this. Versatile for day, reminiscent of Jubilation but spicier and resinous, whereas the other is fruitier. Great for autumn, winter, and spring, day and night. Long-lasting longevity with moderate sillage.

Good. This Mauboussin M Generation is interesting: starts fresh with nutmeg, then settles into a boozy, corky vibe with sweet touches… excellent longevity.

M. Generation… from Baroque to Rococo. Mauboussin has created a perfumed piece with style, class, and elegance; it’s heavy but solemn. The opening is fully Baroque, liberal, and pleasing: you can clearly detect the pepper, nutmeg, and ginger, giving it a false citrus note, very spicy and heavy at first, which can even seem overwhelming. It settles on the skin with class and mastery, leaving almost immediately the unmistakable scent that lasts until the end: the incense. It’s not a fresh incense, but a dry, Baroque one that transports you to church pews and the classic woods of any cloister. Gradually, its crushing projection turns into a more discrete sillage (still very noticeable), like a Louis XV masterpiece in Versailles, letting that dry incense mixed with a soft iris be felt in the distance, reminiscent of the tail end of Midnight in Paris. It never reaches the extremes of Versace Uomo, nor, much less, Dior Homme Intense. This iris impact is fast and fleeting, but tasty and addictive, gradually blending with the sandalwood. It remains spicy, but to a lesser degree. Some say it reminds them of Jubilation XV… and if that’s the comparison, you’ll be disappointed. It is spicy, yes. In its first few minutes, it might remind you of that familiar scent that resembles someone you can’t quite place, but it certainly doesn’t cast a shadow over the Amouage masterpiece. As it dries down, the incense takes the lead role, only timidly overshadowed by the guaiac wood, which adds even more depth and dryness. You must really love incense, even adore it, for this to be a wearable perfume. Its longevity is good, over 6 hours; after the third hour, the projection becomes discrete but always perceptible. High-quality ingredients, nothing generic, and a personal, characterful perfume. Not suitable for under 30s due to its complexity, but highly recommended for formal events, romantic dinners, or nights out. Completely winter and nighttime; for the price, it’s a great alternative to ostentatious perfumes if you want to add a touch of class and distinction. Remember: it must please you, obsess you… that dry, Baroque incense!