88 community ratings

Lost in Translation

Name: Lost in Translation
Brand: Maison Matine

Perfumer: Laurent Marrone

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.1/ 10

Community score
88 ratings

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Maison Matine Lost in Translation is a unisex scent that opens with juniper, violet leaf and aquatic notes, setting a fresh, watery side against spice and leather.

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How does it perform?

From 60 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 43% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Aquatic
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Leathery

What does Lost in Translation smell like?

The top is cool and clean: juniper, violet leaf and aquatic notes. The heart brings white tea, rosewood and black pepper, adding a spicy edge. The base of musk, dry woods, leather, patchouli and tobacco settles the scent into a woody, leathery footing, while a sweet, synthetic touch stays in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (2022) and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Blue have a close profile.