Mauboussin

17 reseñas

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• mitsouko19

  March 26, 2013

  

  Fruity floral with an amber base, nothing as dry as a classic chypre. Sweet but not cloying: the plum balances the bergamot and mandarin. The flowers shine with a happy, serene luminosity in the heart, which then sweetens with more plum before closing with amber. I don’t detect patchouli or cedar; maybe they fled before the perfume vanished. I only catch a powdery touch at the end, like a lily bulb. 3.5/4. This is the original EDP; if not for the short longevity (under six hours), the rating would be higher. In this revised edition, it’s very interesting. Edit: the original was brandy-colored, now it’s light, but the bottle still has an iridescent sheen.

• mitsouko19

  April 1, 2013

  

  Fruity floral amber, without the dry chypre base. Sweet but not cloying; the plum balances the bergamot and mandarin. The flowers bloom gloriously, giving a happy, serene luminosity to the heart, which then sweetens with plum before closing with amber. I don’t find patchouli or cedar; maybe they peeked out for a second before the perfume faded. I do notice an advanced powdery touch, like a lily bulb. 3.5/4. This is the original EDP; if not for the short longevity (under six hours), the rating would be higher. In this revised edition, it’s very interesting. Edit: the original was brandy-colored, now it’s light, but the bottle still has an iridescent sheen.

• Euge65

  August 19, 2018

  

  I was looking for something similar to Secret d’Arielle by Mauboussine, but more affordable. I saw it on Amazon, the reviews were positive, and I decided to buy it. On my skin, it doesn’t last long, but on clothes it does, just like Secret d’Arielle, which lasts all night on me. When I apply it, I notice plums, which I don’t dislike, but after an hour, I start smelling amber with lily notes. On my skin, it’s an illusion due to the short longevity. I’ve read that formulas change and that the current version has nothing to do with the original, or that it lasts six hours, but I don’t think I’d repurchase if the price is very low compared to Secret. Maybe that’s the dilemma here. The color is dark, not light.

• Euge65

  August 30, 2018

  

  I was looking for a perfume similar to Mauboussin’s Le Secret d’Arielle that wasn’t so expensive. This was the second one I saw on Amazon; I read the mostly positive reviews and decided to buy it. On my skin, it doesn’t last long, but that happens with many perfumes; on clothes, it does, and with Le Secret d’Arielle, it’s one of the few that lasts all night and leaves a trail. When I put it on, I notice the plum scent, which I don’t dislike, but it’s the most noticeable. After about half an hour, I start to detect the amber with lily notes, but on my skin, it’s an illusion because it doesn’t last long. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve read reviews in other languages saying the current perfume has nothing to do with the original, as they always change formulas for the worse; others say it lasts up to six hours, but this isn’t that one. Maybe the very low price is the issue, since the Secret version is triple the cost; that said, it doesn’t mean it lasts longer on other people. It’s a pity because I like its scent. The color is dark, not light.

• Sidonie

  January 31, 2022

  

  How can such an exquisite scent have so few reviews? I’ve been rolling around in pure bliss for nearly six hours. It’s pretty, sensual, and mysterious, on par with classics like Poison and Lou Lou. Mauboussin shifts the mood, empowers you, and makes you feel like Mae West: no one is fawning over you; you’re magnificent even at 85 with a barrel waist. It refreshes me because I’m one of a kind. It opens with juicy plums that push the citrus out of the way. Followed by a sweet, bitter medicinal syrup nuance between ylang-ylang, vanilla, and sharp, aggressive peach. The rose is delicate and closes with a powdery, vanilla-tinged woody base. The base is superb and homogeneous. It seems like an updated version of Bill Blass’s Basic Black, boosting the amber and vanilla. I agree with mitsouko19: it doesn’t smell like a chypre; it’s fruity, floral, and very ambered. It’s powerful, showy, and generates love or hate, but indifference is not an option.

• Sidonie

  February 1, 2022

  

  I wonder how it’s possible for such an exquisite scent to have so few reviews. I’ve been mentally rolling around in pure pleasure like a cochineal in a warm mud puddle for almost 6 hours. What a beautiful thing… It doesn’t reach the magnitude of original Poison and Lou Lou, but its sensuality and mystery are up to par. Mauboussin is capable of transforming the mood, empowering and lifting the body, regardless of whether you’re modest or your age. One drop makes you feel like Mae West, who never needed a grandmother or anyone to play ball with her. Am I 85 years old, with a boxer’s face and a waist like a Mahou barrel? It doesn’t bother me because there’s no one like me (wonderful). And you can go ahead and put yourself at my feet, little lamb. Like the previous ones, it opens with juicy, lubricious plums that shove the citrus out of the way. It continues with a medicinal syrup nuance, between sweet and bitter, fascinating, born of ylang-ylang, vanilla, and peach—the latter nothing innocent, but sharp and aggressive (and how much I like it…). The rose shows up delicately without pretension and culminates in a magnificent vanilla-woody talc finish. The base alchemy is superb. It seems like an updated version of Bill Blass’s Basic Black, boosting amber and vanilla while removing cloves and honey. I agree with mitsouko19: it doesn’t feel like Cyprus; it’s fruity, floral, and very amber-heavy. Over the years, I’ve developed a craving for powerful perfumes, and Mauboussin is showy and nothing if not bold, so it has the potential to generate loves, hates, or love-hate relationships. But indifferent? It won’t leave anyone untouched. If you’re bold and like strong emotions, it’s for you.

• Solaris20000

  July 24, 2022

  

  Love at first sniff. Spiced, enveloping, long-lasting, and warm. The Fragrantica notes are noticeable, but the whole is divine. I chose it because of the creator of my perfume avatar, Cristina Nagel, and its longevity and notes. Blind buy and… divine providence, I nailed it. I let it rest for two weeks and applied it yesterday. It lasted three hours outdoors and then reappeared intermittently with head movement or a breeze. Given the price and lack of media buzz, this beauty is a joy to enjoy.

• Solaris20000

  July 31, 2022

  

  Love at first sniff. Spiced, enveloping, long-lasting, and warm. The Fragrantica notes are present, but the whole is DIVINE. I chose it because of the creator (Cristina Nagel) of my olfactory avatar, Fendi’s Theorema, which disappeared years ago, and for its claimed longevity. Blindly… and by divine providence, I nailed it. I let it rest for two weeks and applied it for the first time yesterday. It lasted about 3 hours outdoors and then would reappear in intervals with head movement or a breeze. Given the price and lack of media hype, you can enjoy this beauty.

• Taurien

  February 17, 2023

  

  A totally different fruity amber perfume from everything I own. I was debating whether to buy it, thinking it might be too vintage. While it doesn’t give me that vibe, it’s a particular perfume that I don’t feel is for everyone, so you have to try it before. For some reason, it briefly reminds me of Dana’s Tabú, which shares notes, but in a fruity version. Initially, the plum stands out, but the king is the peach, which appears a bit later. In the base, the amber and patchouli stand out, quite prominent. The floral aspect is led by ylang-ylang, which adds sweetness. In the dry down, though not listed, I sense something animalic that isn’t annoying but rather cozy. I also detect a hint of smoke. It feels dense, resinous, slightly talc-like, warm, and sweet. It has moderate-to-notable sillage that is very consistent and lasts more than 12 hours on skin. Perfect for autumn and winter, cozy at home but suitable for going out. Scent 7/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 8.5/10, Value 8.5/10, Versatility 7/10, Packaging 5/10. Would I buy it again? Probably yes.

• Rosgon

  February 22, 2023

  

  I bought it for the notes and the good reviews, and I can’t stand it. Very rarely have I been so wrong, but this was a total failure; I hate it, it gives me headaches and makes me feel sick, even nauseous. I don’t perceive fruit or almost any flowers, just a rose that has been sitting in water for too long, rotting, with that repulsive sweetness of things going bad, bathed in an oppressive amber. I don’t know if it’s good or bad; I can’t be impartial because I can’t handle it. It will stay in my collection only as long as it takes me to gift it away; I don’t even want it as a room spray.

• Rosgon

  February 27, 2023

  

  I bought it for the notes and the good reviews, and I can’t stand it. Very rarely do I make such a huge mistake, but this was a total failure; I hate this perfume, it gives me a headache and makes me feel physically ill, even nauseous. I don’t perceive any fruit or almost any flowers; I only smell a rose that has been sitting in water for too long, unchanged and rotting, with that repulsive sweetness of things going bad, and on top of that, it’s soaked in an oppressive amber; I only smell those two notes. I don’t know if it’s a good or bad perfume; I can’t be impartial because I can’t tolerate it. It will stay in my collection only as long as it takes me to give it away—I don’t want it even as a room spray.

• Santal_dream

  June 30, 2023

  

  I bought it blindly because I had a sample of ‘L’Histoire d’eau’ that had fascinated me; after years, I still have that half-used sample, with literally 2 drops left, and you can enjoy its scent all day—it’s incredible. It’s powerful and warm but without being cloying or invasive. Since the perfumer is the same one who created ‘L’Histoire d’eau’ and I saw a deal, I didn’t hesitate. Few scents are as indescribable and addictive as Mauboussin’s. It literally caught me; I’ve even sprayed it to sleep. I love it! It has definitely entered my favorites list. Although I admit it’s very particular, it certainly isn’t for gifting.

• Santal_dream

  July 11, 2023

  

  I bought it blind after being fascinated by a sample of ‘L’Histoire d’eau’ I have half-finished, with just two drops left, and it’s incredible. It’s powerful and warm but not cloying or intrusive. Since it’s by the same perfumer as ‘L’Histoire d’eau’ and I saw a deal, I didn’t hesitate. Few scents are as indescribable and addictive as Mauboussin’s. It literally caught me; I even use it to sleep. I love it and it’s entered my favorites list, though it’s very particular and not for gifting.

• Aurelina

  October 18, 2024

  

  Just arrived. I like it; it’s the kind of perfume I wear in winter: deep, warm, sensual, with all the identifiable notes perfectly combined… however, it’s not something to buy blindly (which I did) or give as a gift (unless you know they like these aromas). While it dries beautifully, the opening feels heavy, sharp, and vintage. Then that vintage, sharp edge fades, leaving a woody/sweetish blend—a very formal, feminine perfume. If you like scents like Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl or Ariana Grande’s Cloud, you might not like this. I see it as perfect for a very cold autumn or a snowy winter. Oh… the more I smell it on my wrist, the more I like it. I picture myself at an office party in winter, a Christmas dinner, or a romantic date. Perfumes don’t have an age, but I can’t imagine anyone under 25 wearing this given how formal and elegant it is.

• EstherRB

  October 22, 2024

  

  A nocturnal winter aroma, a blend of Myrurgia’s Maja, Magno soap, and Shalimar with an extra dose of plum. Very long-lasting but not invasive. Not for daily wear or the office; it’s not sweet, youthful, or clean. I perceive more wood and fruit than flowers. I’m drawn to dark scents, even though it’s hard to find occasions to wear them. Since it’s reasonably priced, it’s worth buying, even just to wear at home in pajamas and a robe for personal enjoyment. In short, it’s excellent, but not for everyone.

• Magdalena Maria

  June 1, 2025

  

  Dark plum jam and a resinous amber accord that steers clear of the more vanilla-heavy versions; here, the focus is on the patchouli, which is very woody. It’s a round perfume with a vintage vibe and a heavy aura, like wearing a big coat: it prevents agile movements but compensates by keeping you warm. Its sweetness is particular—not the youthful, sparkling kind of lollipop or chocolate, but that of candied fruit, harder and settled, like a black chocolate truffle filled with liquor.

• Ramona

  June 20, 2025

  

  I agree with the other reviewers’ descriptions of the notes, but not their interpretation. It is true that it’s heavy, enveloping, and even dizzying, but it works like a charm for me on sunny, hot days, thanks to the patchouli. It transports me to a corner of San Francisco or Los Angeles in 1968, with all that dense, overwhelming atmosphere of the era. I put on Maboussin, spray ‘Hush’, and when I step out onto the street, I feel like I might run into Rick Dalton—or better yet, Cliff Booth.