The Perfume Library

10 perfumes

Maroussia (Eau de Toilette)

Slava Zaïtsev · 1992

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia Eau de Toilette is a clearly feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet character over a powdery, spicy oriental base. It opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot, with orange blossom alongside. At the heart, tuberose, rose and jasmine lead, while heliotrope and ylang-ylang soften the floral texture. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and civet leave a sweet, woody and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a share also find it classic.

Nikita

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Slava Zaïtsev Nikita is a floral, sweet women's perfume, with spice and a gourmand softness running through it. It opens with mandarin orange, pimento and ginger, giving a fruity, spicy brightness. In the heart, tiaré and datura bring the floral side forward. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it into a warm, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is not ruled out. Just over half of voters find it feminine.

Authentic Maroussia

6.5

Slava Zaïtsev · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Slava Zaïtsev Authentic Maroussia is a chypre-style women's fragrance led by oakmoss, amber and cedar. Oakmoss and cedar form a woody base, while amber softens it and adds sweetness. Coriander brings a spicy touch and narcissus carries the floral side. The accords read fresh, citrusy and green, with a sweet, slightly synthetic sheen alongside. The notes come across as one blend rather than separate layers. Versace Green Jeans and Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.