The Perfume Library

Almost Innocent

6.5

Vive Maria · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vive Maria Almost Innocent is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent built around lemon, lychee and white peach, and it leans towards easygoing daytime wear. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, lychee, pink pepper and mandarin orange, the pink pepper adding a light spicy edge. Jasmine, magnolia and white peach soften the heart into a floral tone. Vanilla sweetens the base, while cedar gives it a woody, powdery footing. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, and most read it as feminine. Hanae Mori HM (Eau de Parfum) and Isabey Fleur Nocturne have a close profile.

Mis(s) Behave

6.7

Vive Maria · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vive Maria Mis(s) Behave is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that pairs fruity-floral heart notes of apple, fig and rose with the warmth of frankincense and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and evening get almost equal shares. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. The top opens with sage blossom, nutmeg and juniper berry, spicy and slightly fresh. In the heart, apple, plum and fig bring a fruity sweetness, while rose and peach blossom pull it toward the floral side. The base of frankincense, myrrh and tonka bean closes it in a powdery, smoky, woody warmth. Fragonard Encens Fève Tonka and Guerlain Myrrhe & Délires have a close profile.