21 community ratings

M by Marcel Marongiu

2011WomenModern

7.8/ 10

Community score
21 ratings

Oriflame M by Marcel Marongiu is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that opens on cistus, frankincense and absinth and carries Moroccan damask rose and violet in its heart; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

81% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cistus Frankincense Absinth

Heart notesfirst few hours

Moroccan damask rose

Dried fruits Violet

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amber Suede Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
Smoky

What does M by Marcel Marongiu smell like?

The opening leans on the resinous, smoky air of cistus and frankincense, with absinth adding a sharp edge. In the heart, Moroccan damask rose, violet and dried fruits turn the scent floral and sweet, with a powdery softness. Amber, suede and patchouli set a woody, leathery, oriental base underneath.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are not firm. Its spicy, resinous build sits closer to cooler weather, and it reads as a feminine scent. Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin and Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman have a close profile.