Mahora by Guerlain
Women 2000
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Description
Mahora by Guerlain is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. The olfactory pyramid begins with top notes of almond blossom, green notes, and orange; the heart reveals neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and neroli; while the base settles on sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver.
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Key notes
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Top
Almond Blossom
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Heart
tuberose
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Base
sandalwood
Community
1,825 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 2.0%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
4,745 votes
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Leading answer Love it
1,825 votes
Season
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1,124 votes
Time of day
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743 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Mahora
Mahora by Guerlain is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. The olfactory pyramid begins with top notes of almond blossom, green notes, and orange; the heart reveals neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and neroli; while the base settles on sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Woods and mosses Spices
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
469 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
588 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
150 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
122 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
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Mahora smells lovely, but it doesn’t quite reach the heights of other Guerlain classics. I’ve had it on my radar for years, and upon trying it, it gave me an instant déjà vu. It starts green and vegetal, then almond milk notes emerge to sweeten and floralise it. Afterwards, there’s an intense dance of white flowers, almost a dense tropical bouquet. The orange, jasmine and neroli make it thick and warm, while the base is a beautiful, warm sandalwood, almost identical to vintage Samsara with a touch of soft vanilla. The link to Samsara is clear; they must be cousins. It’s summery, but be careful with the dosage. Imagine a hot summer night, a piña colada on a wooden table, friends for endless chats and the starry sky overhead. That’s the perfect night for Mahora. P.S. The formula was rescued from the vault a few years ago; it now lives in the Les Parisiennes line as Mayotte, though with a different soul.
Mahora is a classic of those no longer available, a very good perfume. The comparison with perfuming Cleopatra seems fun and creative, hehehe. It is a voluptuous fragrance with great personality, like everything from Guerlain, my favourite house. It has a very interesting floral accord.
Mahora is a classic that’s no longer with us, a very fine perfume. The comparison to smelling like Cleopatra seems fun and creative, hehe. It’s a voluptuous fragrance with plenty of personality, just like everything from Guerlain, my favourite house. It has a very interesting floral accord.
Mahora is intoxicating, sweet and sensual. It transports me to the Caribbean or those places where summer is eternal and fun never stops. When I was little, the scent and the bottle always caught my attention. In terms of aroma, it reminds me a bit of Givenchy Organza and Champs Elysées, as if it were a blend of both. The sandalwood and vetiver are strong, but what stands out most is the vanilla and bitter almond, with soft touches of neroli and orange. Over time, on the skin, it becomes more spicy. Very delicious!
I think the house has taken it away. I don’t understand why; it was very special: intense, reminding me of coconut and, above all, the scent of vines. It was like strolling through a vineyard after the rain, wet earth mixed with grapes. A unique sensation. Our sense of smell varies greatly; not everyone perceives the same thing. Seeing the ingredients, neither coconut nor vines appear (a mystery).
Oh, Mahora! I regret not buying it when I had the chance; now it is hard to find. It is a different, voluptuous, enveloping, very warm scent. It is a spicy floral, unctuous and creamy, ideal for the evening. It has great body and presence, its spices are strongly interwoven with its bouquet of white flowers, making it captivating and seductive. I imagine the great Cleopatra wearing it.