Mai by Shiseido
Women 1967
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Mai by Shiseido: An Iconic Aldehydic Floral from 1967 Introduced in 1967 by Shiseido, Mai is a women's fragrance that captures the refinement of aldehydic florals. The composition strikes a balance between freshness and warmth, with a powdery, elegant sillage. Holding an impressive rating of 4 out of 5, this vintage treasure remains a favourite among those who cherish classic,…
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Mai by Shiseido: An Iconic Aldehydic Floral from 1967
Introduced in 1967 by Shiseido, Mai is a women's fragrance that captures the refinement of aldehydic florals. The composition strikes a balance between freshness and warmth, with a powdery, elegant sillage.
Holding an impressive rating of 4 out of 5, this vintage treasure remains a favourite among those who cherish classic, enduring style. Its floral, woody and balsamic chords make it a distinctive creation in Japanese perfumery.
Mai belongs to the Floral Aldehydic olfactive family, a genre that shaped perfumery in the mid-twentieth century. It combines radiant aldehydes with a warm, sensual base, resulting in a layered and unforgettable aroma.
The opening reveals aldehydes, southernwood, bergamot and peach. It feels fresh and faintly aromatic, with a fruity nuance that draws you towards the heart of the scent.
At the heart, an abundant floral arrangement unfolds: lotus, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, carnation, jasmine, lilac and rose. This creates a rich, feminine bouquet with sweet and gently spicy facets that lend real presence.
The base rests on musk and sandalwood, joined by opoponax, tonka bean, vetiver and amber. This woody, balsamic foundation provides a lasting, comforting trail with a powdery touch that envelops the skin.
Mai's primary accords include floral, fresh, woody, amber, white floral, aldehydic, sweet, powdery, aromatic and balsamic. Such breadth of character explains its enduring appeal among connoisseurs of traditional perfumery, even decades after its debut.
Mai appeals to lovers of classic and refined fragrances, particularly vintage perfume collectors and aficionados of aldehydic florals with substance and distinctiveness.
Rated 4 out of 5, Mai is an olfactory masterpiece that evokes the elegance of the 1960s. Its combination of aldehydes, flowers and woods makes it a superb choice for anyone drawn to timeless sophistication.
Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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