Maroussia (for women)

mellybee

Maroussia surprised me a lot today.
I've expected some heady old-school stuff, but it is very soft; it smells on my skin like freshly washed clothes from the fabric conditioner.
A truly feminine, unique fragrance, alluring, seductive, but infinitely subtle in approach.
Sillage is incredible.

tuberose_and _sand

One of the most unusual perfumes I have ever tried, as I find most of the notes unfamiliar...or maybe the way they combine each other.
1. Staying power: very good.
2. Smells like: opens with flowers and something minty, maybe some aniseed as well. After a while it becomes smokey and leathery, then it goes back to the beginning, then it's sweet like a cashmere sweater. But what remains there all the time is that aniseed-like note. In the end, it gets another unusual note: aquatic and a little bit masculine. This perfume has soooo many facets to me, changes like a chameleon on my skin.
3. It is quite loud as well, strong, fills the space around you immediately. Great fragrance altogether, but difficult to get.

annehke

A complex and detailed scent, this red jewel keeps you thinking all day. The scent is marvelous; it has so many notes but balances this complexity with refinery and subtlelty within itś beauty. The aldehydes are not noticealbe separately. They do give a boost to the fruity top notes of orange, bergamot,and peach. The aldehydes continue affecting the middle notes, making the sillage prominent, but, still, so refined and gentle at the same time. Another curiostity of this perfume is how it is persistent, smooth, and stimulating, but never overpowering-It gently comes to your nose then fades, and comes again, in waves, throughout the day; allowing the wearer to have precious glimpses of the scent for many hours. The strongest middle notesfor me are the tuberose, jasmine, rose, lily-of-the-valley,and ylang-ylang. They combine to create some heady, strong, sexy- glamour. The iris and orchid are there, quietly keeping the fragrance delicate and care free. The amber, soft musk, sumptuous sandalwood, and scrumptious tonka bean and vanilla are the most obvious in the base for me, and they mix to make a familiar and slightly commmon but wonderful dry down. I found with dabbing this perfume, the top notes and aldehydes are not as active and do not last as long. With a spray, this perfume really shines and all of itś fine moments burst forth, and the peach note lasts the whole day.

Miss_Nightingale

Heady, powdered orange blossom & spiced carnation infused with bergamot are the dominant notes for me; drying down to a remarkably 'vintage' smelling base. You could have told me this was a classic created by Caron in the 1920's - reminiscent of red-lipped starlets wrapped in fur coats & lacey underthings, and I wouldn't have blinked. It feels classic when you wear it, too - I get the urge to twirl in a red velvet ballgown and wear cascades of pearls.

Very long-lasting and with an excellent trail, this should not be worn by female spies seeking to sneak up on their unsuspecting prey! This perfume will announce you, but in a delightful way. I have read all the reviews saying it should be saved for Autumn, but I think the bergamot saves this from being dusty or too cloying - I have worn it on a lovely Spring day and felt womanly, all curves and flicking of hair. I even wore my brightest red lipstick and pearls today, just because they match the perfume so well.

Exude confidence, ladies, and wear this when YOU want to... but beware the effect you may have on those surrounding you (if, of course, you care... ;) )

badusername

This was the first perfume that I truly fell in love with, something which my parents picked up on very soon! In fact, I received two EDT bottles for Christmas.

I can't really describe this scent, but it's definitely very feminine and definitely perfect for fall and winter. For the summer, you're definitely better off with the green version. I can guarantee that if you wear this, you won't stop sniffing your wrist and feel feminine and empowered.

But yes, I absolutely adore this one. Fantastic staying power as well.

anne

I always compare it with a nice glüwine, warm, spicyfruity, lovely to wear! It covers you with a nice warm banket! It's very seductive!

SandraS

This perfume was such an hit in Portugal when it came out that you couldn't go anywhere without smeeling it. It is definatly easy to reconize it, since it is so unique. I have a small bothe which I never use. Even after all this years I remember the scent perfectly. Its heavy and rich and on me it leaves a trail. It makes a stand... when you go into a room, it announces your presence to everybody present. I have always associated it with a mental image of S. Petersbourg, the rich palaces and churches. In fact I could say that it is the perfume version of the rich and heavy decorated russian churches. Red is the right colour...you feel warmer just by wearing it.

Jalutschka

This is a sumptuous, ultra-heady affair. But fortunately, it does not overpower you completely, but develops into a warm and flirtatious scent, very feminine and quite original. Wear it afternoon to evening - and never in hot climate. Given the fact that it is rather cheap, you might be tempted to spray on more than is necessary, so be careful with it - and get some of the nice body products instead (very good shower gel and body lotion). The staying power is very good indeed. I would compare it to Tschaikovsky's violin concerto, because Maroussia has a kind of orchestral, shiny touch with a good folk tune artfully intertwined into its sophisticated composition.

Vickalena

To simo.
You can't be "late" with perfume! Especially with a good one, like Maroussia. :)
This is "Russian" scent, but it is L`Oreal perfume, created by Martin Gras.

simo

I just bought it yesterday (I know, I´m a little late)and I love it! It´s perfekt for fall and winter, it´s such a warm and special fragrance. It reminds me a lot of L´Artisan "Dzing", there is this "note" in both of them - very unique!

lotica L

I bought this one few months ago but I am still not using it; I am waiting for cold winter days. Too strong for summer...

Halvah

I had this fragrance, first 11 years ago, then it was a 30 ml bottle, and I loved it! It was really unique, for the first sniff, somehow too strong and too "Russian", but after a while it became one of the most exciting fragrances I 've ever worn.
2 years ago I had the opportunity to buy it again, but only in 100 ml bottle. I was suprised: the fragrance was almost the same but with something in it, a "side scent" which I did not like at all...

KeLLStar

Maroussia is a lovely, perfume that always gets complimented when I wear it.

It's quite feminine. It's also very sweet so it's not one I could wear every day, but once in a while.

It's not expensive either. In the last couple of years the price has come down a lot, however I've never smelt it on anyone else so it's still "unique".

The bottle is just gorgeous.

guest_lynmichele

Bought this perfume in Spain on hols - never heard of it before! Smells warm and talcy with a hint of spice and lasts a long time. Sweet musky definitely Russian scent!