Maroussia Slava Zaitsev for women

Ooooooh, I think it's incredibly simmilar to YSL Paris, The only difference I noticed in the dry down of those two perfumes is
- Maroussa has good portion of vanilla and it is more musky sweet,
- Paris has lime blossom and more orange blossom, which gives it more freshness.

But the overall smell - I can not believe how simmilar they are !!! Maroussa is sweeter maybe even younger sister. You should try !

Such a nice composition, sweet warm powdery oriental, everything covered with some aldehydes. Even if I don't wear it a lot, I like it very much. It's unique cold weather fragrance, relativelly long lasting and good price value. I don't believe you'll regret if you purchase.

Maroussia is everything that I'd imagine a Russian perfume to smell like. With the country's harsh weather during Winter, I'd most certainly choose to wear this beautiful, warm oriental during those days and at the same time find its richness quite delectable.

Maroussia is an oriental fragrance through and through. It's a touch sweeter than what I expected with rather heavy ylang ylang and carnation accords and spicy, smokey hints of amber, benzoin and vanilla.

The overall result is a spicy and powdery mish mash of florals and woodsiness. It's difficult to pin-point any particular note in the pyramid, but the composition, despite being confusing at times, is blended beautifully and really appeals to my nose.

I have surprised myself in the last few days by finding that sometimes hidden gems can be found on the discount shelves where I least expected them to be. It goes to show that drugstore scents are not to be knocked without prior testing. Who knows what you could find!

Maroussia lasts for an incredibly long time on my skin. It's the kind of scent I'd like to cuddle up to when the seasons change and the snow begins to fall. It smells a lot more expensive than what it's worth and for that I recommend it whole-heartedly.

Oh Maroussia, you do have personality. I have met you at my friend's house, who loves strong potions, and thought: it's a powerhouse, not for me OMG.Then, later, I have bought a bottle for my daughter who liked to bathe in heavy perfumes at the time. It was cold dull snowless australian winter, I have just returned from my beloved homecountry summer.So one sunday afternoon I have decided to keep warm and bring the memory of my home back. I baked yeast mushroom pies to warm and liven up the kitchen, opened a bottle of Marsala and sprayed on Maroussia. Oh dear! It was ardent love affair that still lasts!
First I have heard a bit sharp, like a slap on the face, sultry florals. Then blackcurrant. Yes, summer bushes from my Mum's garden. I have heard it all at once-spring fresh baby leaves, buds, branches we use for tea at times, at last, berries i picked in a jar secured with the belt on my waist. And finally, deep concentration of blaccurrant jam, rich, deep burgundy, with a tart taste that comes from the skin. Later, Marousiia has cosily settled with the freshly lacquered wooden cabinet cherry timber smell on my skin.
Maroussia travelled back to my collection while my daughter plays with the Baby Doll. I will tell you the secret-I have another bottle hidden in the depth of my draw-so that i never run out of it. I will send some to Ukraine,too, so I have supply there for when I come back.

What a mistery perfumery is! Such a "common", "ordinary" perfume only because you can find it on a supermarket shelves easily; whereas it has all the documents to stay regularly among "niche perfumes". What it seems strange to me is that this product its done using first rate materials and the cost is terribly low compared to.....why?
Sometimes I believe we should learn choosing a perfume for itself, using our nose, and not only because we long for it because it's rare to find or over-costing, it's not advertised therefore all the money is invested on the product, are we sure?!.... or it has no testimonials....therefore it must be really a great product! Is it true?!
In my opinion Maroussia it's a luxury product sold as if it where a cheap "eau de quelchose"; its really long lasting too much - perhaps for a toilette water.
I wouldn't wear it everyday (as I never use the same perfume everyday!) but its an interesting sillage!

When this scent came out , i was 12 . I loved the TV ad and wanted to test the scent right away , and i loved it right away ! But my mother wouldn't let me have it , saying i was too young ( i was 12 remember) for such a scent . I think she was right .
nearly 5 years later i received it as a gift , i was still in love with it and very happy .
I couldn't agree more with Almondcookie : Such a shame that perfume like this are overlooked just because you can find it next to the toothpaste shelf and because it is unexpensive .
Indeed it IS complex , rich , unique, firely and warm . Just like one could imagine the typical russian woman .

It is so sad that not everyone can appreciate the art of perfumery unless the perfume comes with a huge price tag. If this perfume had a fancy label or came with a high-end price tag and were on the Chanel or Dior counter people would give it some regonition and would in fact be a classic.

With that said, there are those who do not like this for the scent itself (regardless of the price,it does not affect their judgment). I truly respect their opinion as they are not easily swayed. I really like this perfume and would proudly place next to my luxury perfumes. It is deep and so unique. This would make a great signature scent. Also Maroussia is Designed for one of the most prestigious Haute Couture fashion houses in Russia.

Today I recieved a sample on Maroussia!

It´s warm and sweet oriental with great sillage.

A bit too much flowers for my taste though, and I can also smell a tobacco note. Maybe a bit of burning plastic too.

It`s an odd perfume, very exciting to try out a russian scent!

This is not a scent for wallflowers, you have to be all woman.

Do you know what I found out just few minutes ago? That Maroussia smells the same like Nizoral shampoo!!! I'm not kidding!!!

I really should have known better than buy this unsniffed. I'm a former citizen of Societ Union but never tried it since I was barely a teen when we left the country. I love perfume but there haven't been many from which I recoiled in horror upon smelling it. This one I did.
It is indeed VERY powdery, very cool powder(if that makes sense)combined with aldehydes, which are VERY prominent(and I absolutely can't stand aldehydes) and combined with animalistic notes, it has been a total scrubber for me. I really can't detect the tuberose which I normally like, except for odd slighty sour note. Orange blossom gives it some spice but not enough for my taste. For some reason, it reminded me of laundry detergent(probably because of the powdery note). A very harsh laundry detergent. It does lasts a very long time and I had to scrub my wrists several times to get it off. If you like Chanel #5 and newest Chloe fragrances, I'm pretty sure you will like this since I can see some simularies. If you like it, more power to you but alas, its not for me.
PS Incidentally, I agree with one of the reviewers saying this fragrance is more of another era. Perhaps 1920s? I can totally picture women in sparkly dresses, with feathers in their hair wearing this. Very dissapointed it didn't work for me

Maroussia starts out with a floral soapy vibe. Remembers those "old" fashionable soaps where the smell was all about flowers? Well, that's the kind of smell we get when first applying this fragrance. After some time, we will get a blast of flowers (sorry, I can't distinguish between them) and at the final stage of this fragrance, we have musk and some other animal derived notes.

This to me is a lovely perfume and would give poison and the likes a run for their money. It does have a bit of a rubber note in it I can't quite work out a bit like Imperial Leather soap. A rich thick smell like soap and flowers but not like the old fashioned yardley soap. I love it and have worn it since we first got it here in Australia 10+ years ago. We had the green one for a little while but it disappeared and I never saw it again. This perfume lasts and lasts and is very strong so one or two squirts is all you need. Not suited to hot summer weather really. Lovely in winter or at night. It has a comforting smell at the same time as being mysterious. The designer of this is from Russia and has a Russian clothing range. I suppose it smells like Russia if he says so since he lived there. The house of Dior and other top end designers respect Slava but he had trouble getting the right exposure during the cold war days so he never became as well known as Dior with westeners. Shame because he is very talented I wish he had more perfumes and they were not so hard to acquire.

This was a blind buy that I received in the mail yesterday. Have never experienced the smell on someone here in my country but when I was on holiday abroad; in shops, restaurants and so on. The only thing I can say at present is that it is a very interesting scent. Dark and spicy. Must try it more times before I decide how I feel about it. It feels like it fits better in lower temperatures, so I will come back in the fall with a review.

After reading all the reviews on this, i had to go test it at my local store and oh my, it's lovely. Very warm and delicious smelling.
I can't make out any of the notes, i am not too good at that but the whole combination is beautiful. Would definitely warm up my winter days. A keeper for sure.

For me Maroussia is a composition of all possible heavy flowers and aldehydes. Fortunately, civet is not a prominent note in it.
I find it harsh, too old-fashioned and, kind of ... kitschy.
My first thought after testing it was: was Slava Zaitsev intended to continue the associative array of cliches about Russia - "matryoshka", "samovar", "bears in the street", "Maroussia"?
Being Russian, I was disappointed. I expected Russian beauty Maroussia to be more gentle and feminine.
I'm sorry to write this.
Possibly, I am too young to appreciate this perfume and have no any nostalgic memories connected with it.
After reading so many positive reviews, I'm in doubt. Maybe I missed something about this scent. I hope I'll find it somewhere again and reconsider my opinion.

I love this, because it have's the same name as mine! ;)

I bought Maroussia in 1992 and have had it in my collection on and off over the years. I revisited it again last year when my husband bought me a bottle, and I still love it. The predominant aroma for this one is incense. It's such a winter fragrance! It makes me feel warm and cozy - a very reliable, comfortable winter scent.

I was really disappointed with this fragrance. I bought it blind after reading reviews, and it sounded perfect for my tastes. Unfortunately, on my skin it didn't live up to expectations. It was unpleasantly sweet and fruity and I couldn't detect any distinct notes coming through that. It also gave me a dreadful headache! I hoped it might dry down to something less offensive but alas, all I could detect was an unpleasantly persistent chemical scent that lingered and lingered...and lingered - I could not get rid of it! Definitely not for me. Ah well, at least it's long-lasting!

The more I wear it the more I love it. Excellent fragrance for a night out with a velvet black dress and high heels. But I often enjoy wearing it around the house in the evening.....for the price there is no need to be stingy with it. I still can't believe how inexpensive it is.....excellent value for the price!
Slava did an outstanding job with Maroussia for sure!

sadly, this was an immediate dislike for me. all i got was jasmine and patchouli (even though it's not listed). it was so heavy and oppressive on me. i was hoping for the powder that others mentioned in their reviews but didn't get any. i felt like i was in church with a heavy incense in the air....maybe that was the musk and sandalwood? and it stayed on for hours! i seemed to smell it for hours after scrubbing it off. excellent if you love it i know :)

As a Russian-speaking ex citizen of the former Soviet Union, I felt almost obligated to try this one out. What a nice surprise! A very interesting combination of soapy, animalistic and powdery notes, that make it a refined and classy fragrance. One thing I am puzzled about is why people associate it with Russia....maybe because of the Russian designer or Russian lettering? LOL. Other than that I can't find anything stereotypical of Russia or its women. If I had to smell it blindly, I would probably think it is something by Guerlain. For some reason it reminds me of Samsara a little.
Excellent projection, it lasts on me about 2-2.5 hours. Probably enought to a dinner out, but if you choose to wear it for half a day, reapplication will definitely be needed.
What a great discovery, a keeper for sure!

This perfume gave a name to my beautiful daughter, almost 11 now. It's a daring scent, warm, rich, deep, mysterious, strong. I love you, Maroussia! You are a true beauty!

Even though I was born in the eighties and Maroussia made it's aparition in 1992 (and what an aparition it was here in Portugal!), don't know why but I wasn't even curious although I liked the shape of the bottle. A few months ago visiting my aunt I slep in my cousins old bedroom and there were bottles of Maroussia and Authentic Maroussia all over. I thought "must be addictive". Ok after that experience and after reading "fragranticans" reviews I bought it unsniffed, and all I ever did so far was sniff it. It was enough to realize I may adore it! I guess the first review, from guest_lynmiche, is a very good description of the smell.

One of those rare beauties that should never be overlooked... Maroussia has a distinct sense of real vintage class.. its elegant, but animalistic at the same time, and the feel is rich and opulent, cosy, warm and just a little bit sexy as well ;)

I really love this perfume so much, and if I dont reach for my Coco on a cool winter day, I reach for this beauty... no need for perfume snobbery with this little gem, it may be inexpensive, but its definitely worth owning and loving as much a any other fragrance.

A true oriental, I find this one has far more sex appeal than many other orientals, its spicey, and warm and sultry all at once. My impression of frags with civet is that they dont work for everyone, so do try before you buy, but if you like that animal appeal then this might be for you.

Its definitely not a casual scent, but you can get away with it on a cold chilly or nippy day, its got a cosy warm embrace. Ive had this several times over the years and will probably purchase again :)

Going by the notes I expected to love Maroussia. I don't know which note it is but I think it shares one with Dior Poison which I absolutely hate so this spoils Maroussia somewhat for me. Also it was not very longlasting on me but it is the EDT that I have. It is kind of exotic. I wouldn't know it was Russian but it is a little different to the usual.

Has anyone found that the fragrance has changed in the last 12 months. Have been wearing Maroussia for many many years and now it seems to have changed.

I love Maroussia, I got it for my birthday. My husband gave it to me and I am in love with this wonderful perfume. The smell is so soft and warm. Maroussia is very long lasting on me, love it.

One of the most untypical fragrances I have ever had. It is a very soapy scent, making me feel so clean, warm and a bit mysterious at the same time. It is long lasting and comforting. I cannot distinguish anything except the soapy muskiness and it seems linear to me, despite so many notes it is composed of. Anyway, it is very good, affordable, and unique. I will use it on colder days, with a shirt, vest, classic jacket and a soft shawl.

EDIT: Thanks to its warm freshness and soapy cleanness this EDT can actually be considered a unisex fragrance. Men can easily give it a try.

This really is so Russian,it reminds me of my mum,always warm,cuddly and cosy,i love snuggling up to mum with her shawl wrapped around her shoulders smelling like this :)

Very decadent and dark. Strangely it does not have any associations for me with Russia (I have grown up in southern Russia). It feels to me like sophisticated 1920s. Glamorous and little bit over the top. I could picture silent movie star with dramatic makeup and glamorous outfit sitting at the table in a small French Cafe with a glass of deep burgundy wine. Mysterious, sultry and gorgeous.
There is no hint of being shy or timid about this perfume.

The opening is strong aldehydes. This is my least favourite part. But then it turns into strong oriental sultry smell. I definitely get carnation, jasmin, orchid and ylang-ylang at the heart and civet, amber, sandalwood, musk at the base. If I would categories this perfume I would definitely go for Oriental Spicy not Oriental Floral. Perhaps it is my skin chemistry with the perfume. I feel oriental spicies coming through at the end quite strongly.

If I would describe this with a color - I would choose deep hot burgundy red.

This is not casual or every day perfume and it is not for everyone. It needs the right mood, the right outfit, the right venue and the right body chemistry.

After reading some reviews, I could see why some people don't like it. If the whole town starts wearing this perfume to anything and everything, then we end up with a horrid stinking mess instead of a faboulos gem. After all we do not wear satin evening gowns and cocktail dresses to work and to shop. It would be just plain weird. Perfumes are just like that. They need the right place and the right time to showcase their beauty.

I think that for sure Jinfeel! Fragrance is the most strong association to memory !

Love this perfume.
Is anyone thinks that smell can lead to the memories?

Oh dear, I really don't mean to offend people, but....Please, please, please...don't come anywhere near me if you're wearing this...It gives me such a headache and I can smell it from miles away!!
Probably because it's not expensive, there has been a time when the complete city smelled of Maroussia...Ugh!!!
I agree with Action that Frederique van der Wal is beautyful...I'd rather imagine her wearing something more sophisticated than this stuff...
Even without smelling it for real, but only in my imagination makes me search for the nearest painkiller...Ugh!!!!

Belil, I love Maroussia too! Very much so! When it first came out I found it so alluring and special. With the beautiful dutch model Frederique van der Wal! I loved it back then and I still do! For me it falls into the same love category as Vanderbilt. You can buy it in a drugstore, it is perceived as not so expensive, but true value for your money. We expert collectors here can sometimes feel a bit of shame when we love this kind of category. Like a top quality cook saying 'fast food is just great!'. But I really think we should stay above that. Don't feel obliged to reject this category. Maroussia, Vanderbilt, the Elizabeth Taylor range. They are attainable gems we should not punish for the fact of being attainable.

It's really sad that many people hate it. It's so warm and luxurious in a Russian way. Everyone I know hate the smell so I use it when I don't care whether the surrounding people will like it or not or when I'm alone. I believe it will smell even better in winter.

Just like Skazka o tsare Saltene.

Check it out on Youtube.

Encouraged by good reviews I bought this perfume and i have to say that it was a mistake! i don't like it a bit, it's very heavy and old fashioned.i think it's smell is very old and there is nothing to like in this fragrance.

I recently saw a 100 ml EdT bottle which was priced amazingly cheap and bought it without testing, just after having read Fragrantica reviews (It made me expect an interesting smell). I'm not disapponted, maybe only slightly: in Eau de toilette concentration tthe perfume is rather weak; and its top notes are somewhat indefinite and not very "appetizing" (I wouldn't have bought it had I to judge by the tester only). Anyway, it's getting better after a few minutes, growing into a definitely vintage, ladylike, soapy quiet smell (not very oriental, in my opinion). And as to being Russia-evocative... I was born and raised in Russia, and the only thing Russian it reminds me is of is the whiff of luxury toilet soaps usually placed in wardrobes to scent fur coats and hats and preserve them from moth... Pretty Russian thing, fur coats and especially hats, though!

Maroussia is agreable, tranquil and not in the least cheap-smelling (except maybe for the top notes), reminding me somehow of the recent "La Prairie" scent, "Gold" of the trio "Life Threads" (though the latter is much much more expensive, rather brighter, deeper, sweeter, woodier, louder, and surely containing some high-quality natural materials, totally absent, I suspect, from Maroussia). Normally a perfume, and not a very upmarket one, is unlikely to contain all the flowers listed in the brief!!! Maroussia contains, instead, a good number of syntheticals like eugenol, coumarin etc., which is not bad per se, if the components are well balanced (this seems to be the case)! It's only that, according to the definition of the great fragrance critic Luca Turin, synthetic compounds are bones of the scent, and natural components therefore are flesh; they give perfume lushness. Maroussia is somewhat bony, that's all...

Summing up, quite a nice thing, just a tiny bit thin and sour, but dignified and non-invasive, I'll surely wear it next time I go to the notary office to do some translation work!

Thank you for guidance, folks!

I agree with ktv0926. Encouraged by good review I bought it today. I was very surprised to find it very heavy and suffocating at the beginning.I also bought Joop Femme, which is very similar at the beginnig, later becomes different and nicer. I cannot say it about Maroussia though..The notes are very heavy...I am trying to like it...Lets see later. It has been only 2 hours from application..
Wearing it you won't be left unnoticed for sure!
Next day update: this fragrance isn't for me. Too heavy and I think it is more suitable for a mature lady.

I wanted to like Maroussia badly - the name, the concept are so appealing to me. Upon first spray and sniff I felt disappointed, oh no it has this old perfume nuance... Well, maybe half an hour later, I smelt my hand again and now I was pleasantly surprised - it became lighter, spicier and prettier. Very pretty actually. But I’m still not sure about the opening, should I grow a couple of years first? :) And yes, it is a mature scent, strictly for adults!

Maroussia was one of my first perfumes... as Sandra already said, this one was a massive hit in Portugal - everyone wore this fragrance, from the younger to the older - my mum used it, and my grandma too!=) Nowadays is not so popular.
I was 16 at the time and wore this to go out at night and on Winter time!
This fragrance is quite unique, strong, loud, alluring, draws atention and compliments and it's cheap (but just in price)!
A longlasting complex scent that is worth trying!
I almost bought this one again today, then I decided to try Nikita because I didn't know that Slava Zaitsev had more fragrance then the Maroussias... but I think I'll buy a bottle of this beauty soon!
Really a gorgeous, sultry scent and such a classic...
Don't be mistaken by it's price... try it!

Hello!
I bought this fragrance a few moths ago. Ok, it is a very cheap one, but I got so much compliments of it!!! As a matter of fact, Maroussia belongs to the oriental group, but on me (my mother says)it is just flowery an powdery without becoming heavy. I love it.
Merry Christmas!

Ahhh, unpredictable and soft, easy on the nose. Wouldnt buy it but it did impress me, doesnt smell sterotypically Russian (cold, spicy, exotic, dark)

Wow wow wow!

Whatever it is...nobody's got it!

It's much better than I expected (it was a blind buy...it's only about 15 euro for 50 ml in Poland). It's so unique! Yes, it doesn't let you stay unnoticed, but it's not overwhelming. I might try to wear it to the office as well.

I'm positively surprised by lack of sweetness. I can smell something woody and smoky, still very pleasant. I think it's a better alternative for "Obsession"-like perfumes. My second winter fragrance is Wish by Chopard, a completely different story.

I recommend this scent for those who feel tired of soulless new fragrances. It's worth to try!

This is warm and spicy-powdery,from white flowers, benzoin-sparkling aldehydes, but smelling very much like a fur coat-- from the amber, musk and and civet--There is a smell of cloves, but that must be the smoke of a clove cigarette lingering in this fur coat fragrance. This is a very vintage smell-pleasant for me-for the most part very pleasant-but I'm sure a great lot will hate it on me. It kind of reminds me of the joy I got from wearing Opium before patchouli started to bother me-Thanks for giving me this in a swap, Belle De Sud! At the same time, the civet and aldehydes have enough presence for me that I feel wary. I haven't warmed up to those notes-especially civet. Aldehydes have a nice effect, but I am not used to smelling so animalistic when I take such effort to stay and feel bathed and clean!
At least I know I will always have a fur coat to keep me warm, in one little spray.

Oh, Maroussia.....
It was the first perfume I have ever get, from my first love, back in 1993.
I don't remember much about how the smell, but I remember the feelings I had while using it: I was powerful and very, very feminine. I also remember it had a good silage.

Some perfumes have the strange ability to make you feel textures. This is one of them, and makes you feel as if you're wearing a fur coat and you're all naked underneath. So sexy and deep.
The bottle is nice, too, it has that cap that really resembles the russian church tops.

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.

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.

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.

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... ;) )

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.

Sweet Russia,I love it!Warm and very femenine!

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.

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!

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...

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...

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.

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!