How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and gourmand. Aldehydes and orange blossom at the top, carnation and ylang-ylang in the middle and civet and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 1992
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
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
A closer look at Slava Zaitsev Maroussia EDT
Slava Zaitsev is the house behind Maroussia EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Elizabeth Taylor Passion. Base notes like civet and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
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Best season for Maroussia
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €19. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Lancôme Variety.
When in the day to wear Maroussia
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety is a lighter match.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1996.
Perfumes that smell like Maroussia
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (16 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (15 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (14 shared notes) and Jil Sander #4 (15 shared notes).
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More questions
When did Maroussia come out?
It came out in 1992.
Can men wear Maroussia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy powdery and gourmand smells.