Slava Zaitsev Authentic Maroussia
What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and aromatic. It opens with cassia and mandarin orange, moves to cedar and narcissus and dries down to amber and benzoin.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Authentic Maroussia notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Slava Zaitsev Authentic Maroussia
Authentic Maroussia comes from Slava Zaitsev.
Slava Zaitsev perfumes worth knowing
The house has 10 perfumes here, led by Maroussia, Secret Du Style and Soiree Parisienne.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Ulric De Varens Varensia and Boucheron spread further.
The style of Authentic Maroussia
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include rose, pink pepper and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Authentic Maroussia through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Ulric De Varens Varensia and Boucheron last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Authentic Maroussia
Similar picks to try: Ulric De Varens Varensia (7 shared notes), Boucheron (8 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes) and Jaguar (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
More questions
When did Authentic Maroussia come out?
It came out in 1996.
Is Authentic Maroussia expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.