25 community ratings

Wood by Maïssa

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
25 ratings

Maïssa Wood by Maïssa is a sweet, woody unisex scent that opens with mint, pink pepper and mugwort and dries down to ambroxan and vanilla absolute.

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How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Smoky

What does Wood by Maïssa smell like?

The top notes of mint, pink pepper, mugwort and orange give a spicy, fresh opening. Orris concrete and frankincense in the heart add a powdery, slightly smoky air. In the base, cistus, ambroxan and vanilla absolute pull it into a creamy, sweet woodiness, with the synthetic accord lending a bright edge.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure and office wear as well as nights out, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine.