M Generation by Mauboussin

A hidden gem and little-commented. I managed to get this discontinued bottle at a good price and it is very pleasant, MK Bang style due to that pepper touch in the opening. It opens spicy with ginger and pepper before moving to the wood, like sharpening a pencil. Ideal for temperate or cold climates, although it might work in heat without extremes. The bottle is quirky, very cute with a metallic texture and appearance.

I like it. It has an effervescent, spicy, and slightly soapy opening where ginger, pepper, and laurel stand out. It quickly incenses, but it is not smoke; rather, it is a balsamic and ecclesiastical incense. There is also a sweet touch, perhaps of cinnamon. Finally, the incense fades and the guaiac wood and labdanum rise. If you like light incense, you will love it. In my opinion, it has versatility for daywear. I agree with Bossman that it slightly resembles Jubilation, but for me, the Amouage one is more fruity and resinous, whereas this is more spiced. Ideal for autumn, winter, and spring, both day and night. Long-lasting longevity with moderate sillage.

Good. This Mauboussin M Generation is interesting: it starts fresh with nutmeg, then settles into liquorish and cork notes with sweet touches… good fixative.

M. Generation… from Baroque to Rococo. Mauboussin has created a perfumed piece of style, class, and elegance; it is elaborate yet solemn. The opening is fully Baroque, liberal and pleasurable: you can clearly detect the pepper, nutmeg, and ginger, giving it a false citrus touch, very spiced and heavy at the start, which can even seem overwhelming. It settles on the skin with class and mastery, leaving almost immediately the unmistakable scent that lasts until the end: the incense. It is not a fresh incense, but a dry and Baroque one that transports you to church pews and the classic woods of any cloister. Gradually, its devastating trail becomes more discreet (yet still very perceptible), like a work of Louis XV in Versailles, letting that dry incense mixed with a soft iris be noticed in the distance, reminiscent of the aftertaste of Midnight in Paris. It never reaches the extremes of Versace Uomo, nor, much less, Dior Homme Intense. This iris impact is quick and fleeting, yet pleasant and addictive, gradually blending with the sandalwood. It remains spiced, but to a lesser extent. Some say it reminds them of Jubilation XV… and if that is the comparison, you will be disappointed. It is spiced, yes. In its first few minutes, it might remind you of that familiar scent that resembles someone you can’t quite place, but it certainly does not cast a shadow over the Amouage masterpiece. In its dry-down, the incense takes the lead role, only timidly overshadowed by the guaiac wood, which adds even more depth and dryness. You must love incense, even adore it, for this to be a wearable perfume. Its longevity is good, over 6 hours; from the third hour onwards, the projection becomes discreet but always perceptible. High-quality ingredients, nothing generic, and a personal, characterful perfume. Not suitable for under 30s due to its complexity, but highly recommended for formal events, romantic dinners, or nights. Completely winter and nocturnal; for the price, it is a great alternative to ostentatious perfumes if you want to add a touch of class and distinction. Remember: it must please you, obsess you… that dry Baroque incense!