The Perfume Library

61 perfumes

Cuir de Marrakech

Maïssa

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maïssa Cuir de Marrakech is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top is cinnamon, almond and plum, with bergamot lifting the sweetness a little. In the heart, opoponax, patchouli and frankincense add a resinous, spiced weight. The base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening are the favourite occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine a clear second. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara have a close profile.

Jawhara (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Maïssa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa Jawhara Eau de Parfum is a floral unisex scent in which a fresh, fruity opening softens into sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Exotic fruits and orange blossom absolute lead the top. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, patchouli absolute and white woods give the floral core a woody depth. The base of vanilla absolute and ambroxan sweetens the scent and dries down with a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and also works for leisure time. Maïssa Djanet Sunset and Maïssa Magic Moment have a close profile.

Destin des Anges

7.5

Maïssa · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Destin des Anges is a powdery, creamy gourmand that opens with citrus and sweetens into chocolate and caramel, leaning feminine and towards the cooler seasons. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the most named uses, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with orange, chocolate and caramel together, the citrus freshness melting into the sweetness. Tonka bean absolute and patchouli form the heart, while ambroxan and vanilla absolute settle it onto a soft, creamy base. Fruity and spicy touches run through a generally sweet scent. Its profile is close to Lush Super Milk and Private Mood So Vanilla.

66 Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Maïssa

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa 66 Avenue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes itself known and stays for a long time. Most voters pick evening, followed by leisure and night out, which points to relaxed, cooler-weather moments. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with jasmine sambac absolute, tagetes and saffron, a floral scent with a spicy edge. In the heart, caramel sweetness is softened by white woods, and the base of dry woods, ambroxan and oakmoss leaves a woody foundation. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and slightly synthetic. Phlur Amber Haze and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ambre Fatal

6.1

Maïssa · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Ambre Fatal is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, with raspberry and caramel sweetness resting on a woody, smoky base. It opens fruity and sweet with raspberry and caramel. Towards the heart, Bulgarian rose, geranium and frankincense come forward, while benzoin and cypress add a resinous, spicy depth to the floral sweetness. In the base, vanilla absolute, gurjum balsam and gaiac wood soften it and close it with a woody, lightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings. Votes tilt slightly masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Novellista Saffron Whisper and Azya Mabda have a close profile.

Jardin d'Essai 2020

6.5

Maïssa · 2020

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Jardin d'Essai 2020 is a sweet, citrusy unisex fragrance built around raspberry, bergamot and caramel. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, both slightly above the middle of the scale, though only a few people have voted. With no season or occasion data to go on, the one thing that can be said is that it is unisex, open to both men and women. It opens with raspberry, bergamot, orange and mandarin orange, a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, caramel, white woods and patchouli set the sweetness on a woody footing. The base of musk, amber and vanilla settles into a creamy, gourmand finish, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Pierre de Velay Chou Chou and Afnan 9am pour Femme have a close profile.

Wood by Maïssa

7.1

Maïssa

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

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. 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.

Le Protocole Royal / Protocole

6.3

Maïssa · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maïssa Le Protocole Royal / Protocole is a unisex scent built on bergamot, rose and vanilla absolute, where a fresh, floral character is softened by sweetness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters point to daytime and office wear, with leisure close behind, while evening and night out play a smaller part. It opens light and lively with bergamot, marine notes and raspberry. At the heart, Bulgarian rose, geranium, green notes and cyclamen form a floral-green frame, with patchouli adding a little depth. The base of musk, amber and vanilla absolute sweetens and softens it all, while the chypre and spicy accords stay in the background. Harry Lehmann Maiglöckchen and Floris Chypress have a close profile.

Soir d'Afrique

6.7

Maïssa

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Maïssa Soir d'Afrique is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on marine notes, bergamot and cardamom and is anchored by frankincense and pink pepper at the heart. The top pairs marine notes and bergamot with cardamom, which adds a dry spice. At the heart, frankincense, pink pepper, ylang-ylang, white woods and patchouli push the scent toward woody and spicy. The base of orris concrete, vanilla absolute and ambroxan settles it onto a soft, sweet ground. An aquatic, synthetic feel runs throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening, night-out and business use close behind. It carries no gender lean and can move from day into evening.

Jasmin Mysterieux (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Maïssa · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa Jasmin Mysterieux Eau de Parfum is a sweet floral led by jasmine sambac absolute and ylang-ylang, with a green and fruity side; it is described as unisex. It opens fresh and fruity with blackcurrant, peach, lemon zest and bergamot zest. In the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the floral character, while green notes and patchouli add coolness and a faint earthy tone. In the base, vanilla absolute sweetens the scent and white musk softens it; the accords also show a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Giardini di Toscana Almafolia and Lelas Babylon have a close profile.

Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Maïssa

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of citrus and rose against the sweet, woody warmth of vanilla, amber and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters place it in winter, followed by fall and spring, with summer chosen less. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and some wear it to the office too. Lemon and Turkish and Bulgarian rose open with a fresh, floral brightness. In the heart, white musk and lokum soften and sweeten it, and the base of vanilla absolute, amber and cedarwood settles into a warm, gourmand, spicy and woody finish.

Voyage Nocturne

6.7

Maïssa · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Voyage Nocturne is a unisex scent that carries the sweet, fruity opening of strawberry, caramel and raspberry into a floral, spicy heart and a vanilla base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these figures are no firm measure. It is unisex in character, and its sweetness suggests it sits more comfortably in cooler weather and evenings. The opening leans clearly sweet and fruity, with strawberry, caramel and raspberry in front. In the heart, neroli, rose, ylang-ylang and cinnamon add a floral and spicy layer, while sandalwood and blond woods set a woody ground. In the base, musk, ambroxan and vanilla soften everything. Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Oud Sakura

7.7

Maïssa · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maïssa Oud Sakura is a unisex fragrance that opens with cherry and frankincense and settles into oud, amber and tonka bean, keeping a fruity sweetness beside a smoky side. The top pairs cherry with frankincense: the fruity sweetness comes first, while the frankincense gives it a smoky footing. In the heart, saffron, ginger and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, and sandalwood wraps those spices in a soft, woody tone. The base of oud, amber and tonka bean dries down sweet, smoky and woody. Its accords run from fruity, sweet and spicy to woody and smoky, and it reads equally well on men and women. Noet Callista and Argos Sacred Flame have a close profile.

L'amour Éternel

6.8

Maïssa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maïssa L'amour Éternel is a fruity, floral unisex scent that reads fresh, sweet and creamy. It opens on nectarine, peach, mango and mandarin orange, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. At the heart, jasmine sambac, magnolia and gardenia build a floral body. The base turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla, caramel and honey, softened by white musk. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. With its sweet, fruity profile it sits comfortably on men and women alike and leaves a noticeable trail.

Signature Diplomate

7.2

Maïssa

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maïssa Signature Diplomate is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on lemon, orris concrete and green notes. Lemon and green notes give the top a fresh start, while orris concrete adds a soft, powdery edge. In the heart, violet and lavender carry the floral side, and patchouli, spices and gaiac wood push it toward woody and spicy. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles into a sweet, warm finish. Voters spread it almost evenly across all four seasons, with daily wear and evenings leading, and business and leisure close behind. It reads as balanced rather than gendered. The House of Oud Sacred Groove and Birkholz Secret Soul have a close profile.

Oud Sultan / Oud Sultan

8.1

Maïssa

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Maïssa Oud Sultan / Oud Sultan is a resinous, smoky and earthy unisex scent, where a floral and spicy side softens the firm woody core. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong. The sample is small, but the scores are high and it is rated as good value. It suits anyone wanting a distinct, far-reaching scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It opens with frankincense, patchouli and Bulgarian rose, so the resin and earth show from the start. In the heart, nutmeg, cistus and sandalwood bring spice and wood forward. The dry-down rests on gaiac wood, labdanum and amber, a warm, smoky, oriental base.

Princesse de Galles (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Maïssa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa Princesse de Galles Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that builds a sweet, powdery, creamy texture over a floral and fruity frame. It opens with bergamot, peach, coconut and plum, which bring a juicy, soft freshness. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute and violet carry the floral side, with the violet adding a powdery touch. The base of musk, ambroxan and vanilla absolute sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy softness. A synthetic accord is part of the picture too, so it reads less like a natural bouquet and more like a smooth, polished floral-fruit blend. Its profile is close to Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia and Maison Mataha Pêche Velours.

Magic Moment

7.5

Maïssa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maïssa Magic Moment is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens on honey, coconut and caramel. Honey, coconut and caramel lead in the top, giving a rich, sugary first impression. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac absolute add a floral glow, while white woods lay a light woody base under the sweetness. The base closes on vanilla absolute and amber, warm and powdery. Fresh, fruity and spicy touches in the accords keep the sugar from feeling flat. Maïssa Djanet Sunset and Montale Lucky Candy have a close profile.