Mai by Shiseido
Women 1967
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Mai by Shiseido: A Classic Aldehydic Floral from 1967 Launched in 1967 by Shiseido, Mai is a women's fragrance that embodies the elegance of aldehydic florals. Its composition balances freshness and warmth, leaving a powdery, sophisticated trail. Rated 4 out of 5, this vintage gem continues to win over those who appreciate a classic, timeless character. Its floral, woody, and…
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Mai by Shiseido: A Classic Aldehydic Floral from 1967
Launched in 1967 by Shiseido, Mai is a women's fragrance that embodies the elegance of aldehydic florals. Its composition balances freshness and warmth, leaving a powdery, sophisticated trail.
Rated 4 out of 5, this vintage gem continues to win over those who appreciate a classic, timeless character. Its floral, woody, and balsamic accords make it a unique piece of Japanese perfumery.
Mai belongs to the Floral Aldehydic fragrance family, a category that defined mid-20th-century perfumery. Its structure combines the luminosity of aldehydes with a warm, sensual base, creating a complex and memorable scent.
Top notes feature aldehydes, southernwood, bergamot, and peach. This opening is fresh and slightly aromatic, with a fruity touch that invites you to discover the heart of the fragrance.
The heart unfolds an abundant floral bouquet: lotus, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, carnation, jasmine, lilac, and rose. The result is an opulent, feminine blend with sweet and mildly spicy nuances that add character.
At the base, musk and sandalwood meet opoponax, tonka bean, vetiver, and amber. This woody, balsamic foundation gives a long-lasting, comforting trail with a powdery edge that wraps the skin.
Key accords in Mai include floral, fresh, woody, amber, white floral, aldehydic, sweet, powdery, aromatic, and balsamic. This richness explains why it remains beloved by lovers of classic perfumery despite the passing decades.
Mai is for those who enjoy classic, sophisticated fragrances, especially vintage perfume collectors and enthusiasts of full-bodied aldehydic florals with personality.
With a rating of 4 out of 5, Mai is an olfactory masterpiece that transports you to the sophistication of the 1960s. Its blend of aldehydes, flowers, and woods makes it an ideal choice for lovers of timeless elegance.
Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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