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Maroussia
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Maroussia by Slava Zaitsev is an oriental floral fragrance for women, launched in 1992. Composed by perfumer Slava Zaitsev, it unfolds a complex olfactory pyramid: the top notes combine aldehydes, orange blossom, peach, and bergamot; the heart reveals a bouquet of carnation, ylang-ylang, neroli, heliotrope, iris, jasmine, rose, orchid, and lily of the valley; while the base notes settle on agarwood, sandalwood, amber, benzoin, vanilla, musk, tonka bean, and cedar.
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I bought it blindly because it was very cheap and sometimes they do not turn out well. The truth is that it seems very cloying to me, however, I understand it has its audience. It is true that when applying it it takes you directly to Russia with the imagination; it would probably work better for me in extremely cold weather.
I had heard a lot about it, I bought it blindly and I loved it. I do not fit it for a specific moment; I associate it for the day as for the night, formal or informal, summer or winter, or any special event. I consider it a staple that one should have. It makes you feel super feminine and does not smell like an older lady as I imagined. I do not apply more than three sprays, that is the key. It reminds me of Samsara but more feminine. A great success by Slava Zaitsev and the precious little bottle.
I can only say that I love it. Since I smelled it in Paris I fell in love. It transports me to beautiful unforgettable moments from many years ago.
Undervalued fragrance hidden between Bustamante and Justin Bieber. What a shame… The opening is flashy, strong and animal, fruit of aldehydes and civet, but it passes quickly and something sweet and sour with ripe peach and spicy carnation appears. Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang complete the florals. The base is the best: bipolar. On one hand, warm, creamy and enveloping due to the sandalwood and vanilla of the amber and benzoin. On the other, powdery and cold due to the tonka bean, cedar and musk. It has presence, if you go overboard, but prudently it is beautiful. An oriental gentleman for autumn and winter nights. It seems very hippie, for worn-out jeans and a wool sweater that warms. Comfortable and cosy. Complex and mature. Very long-lasting and with a good trail, beware of it. Sensual and seductive, very feminine, it stays in the olfactory memory. Do not let the price put you off, it is within your reach, although it is hard to find. The bottle evokes a Russian Orthodox church, perhaps due to the cold and marble sensation, it reminds me of the Moscow metro, an underground palace. Maroussia is a red velvet cape, snow and fire. A powerful combination that will not leave you indifferent.
Reading reviews I was eager to try it. It is hard to find in perfumeries, so I bought it blindly at Primor for the price. The risk was high, but the perfume promised. I sprayed my left wrist with intrigue, warned of the initial punch. Yes, it has a strong and animal opening, reminiscent of Cacharel’s Lou Lou, but it was not aggressive. I do not smell the aldehydes much; it smells like incense mixed with sweet peach which softens everything. If we overapply, the initial notes can be dizzying, but being cautious there is no problem. After 10 minutes it becomes delicate, oriental, slightly soapy, with jasmine, rose, iris and heliotrope giving a powdery and lightly talcum-powdered sensation. It is fascinating; although it is an EDT, it behaves like an expensive perfume due to its complexity. You can tell Slava Zaitsev knew what he was doing. It is retro, without seeming old or modern, it is special. I agree with Remy: it is hippie, artistic, bohemian, and it did not disappoint. I cannot yet talk about longevity, but by the base notes it must last. I do not think it has a super-trail, it is noticeable as a skin scent after half an hour, but it makes an impression. Perfect as a personal fragrance, it does not go unnoticed and is easy to associate with someone. Ideal for autumn and winter, day or night, controlling the application. In the middle phase the Ylang-Ylang is comforting, like a hug or a wooden shelter in the rain. One perceives mature, ambered vanilla, reminiscent of Lancome’s Poême. They share 13 notes. Poême is a poem, and I link this perfume to art. Lou Lou and Poême are more intense. If you are dreamy, romantic, creative and sensual, it will not disappoint you. Recommended 100% for price and quality. Today one pays more for perfumes that Maroussia crushes. Edit: I have fallen in love, it is unusual, tender and nostalgic. After days of use, the longevity and trail are considerable when freshly applied, but it falls short in projection after the initial notes. It is enjoyable, but it is a pity it falls short. One must not be afraid of it.
MAROUSSIA by Slava Zaitsev. I bought it today and thanks to everyone for the comments. It is a great perfume, classic and current, with a talcum-powdered touch that I love. I think it is unisex. Sophisticated, elegant and magnetic. The bottle is a jewel, reminiscent of the Thousand and One Nights; the red and gold wrapping is precious. The price is laughable. It gathers the 3 B’s: Good, Beautiful and Cheap. It is worth more than it costs; there are insipid perfumes that cost ten times more. I thought about buying more, it is hard to find. Regards.
Since childhood I loved perfumes and Russia; I would sprinkle Maroussia around my room and it seemed strong, rough and strange to me. Today, with an impulse, I bought another bottle and now I appreciate it. The opening is still a slap but it calms quickly to give way to a characterful, spicy, sweet and oriental perfume. When spraying it I imagine a ride in a troika through Russian snow or a tea salon in St Petersburg. It has a sweet base, like Vanderbilt, but not so delicate. Ideal for winter, wrapped in its sumptuous coat protecting from the cold. I love rediscovering perfumes after years.
Maroussia is a lost jewel, an undiscovered diamond. For heaven’s sake, what beauty, very oriental and vintage, opulent, beautiful, mystical and sublime. I bought it at a laughable price in Europe and cannot find it here. At first it is a bomb that invades and can scare, but it is worth it; in minutes it shows its beauty. First a bouquet of flowers: carnation, heliotrope, valley lily, jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Then the dirty and animal touch: civet, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean, amber, woods and a peach with liquor. The combination is sublime. On skin it becomes warm, talcum-powdered and sweet. On my skin the woods, benzoin, tonka bean, amber, vanilla and carnation stand out. It is beautiful and versatile: little for the day without being intrusive, more for special events. Its beauty goes beyond words, an excellent oriental.
Totally agree with Chelo, an incredible perfume that does not envy the big expensive brands. I have been using it since I was young and in Spain it can be found at a good price.
Pure elegance and pure magnetism. This fragrance deserves a far higher rating than it currently has. The price is ridiculous, which is a blessing for its wearers. In the 90s, my sister used ‘Anouk’ and then stumbled upon Maroussia to stand out. I remember that scent with Alejandro Sanz, short skirts and high heels. It was never subtle, not in the slightest! She still wears it daily alongside Chanel Chance. It smells like Maroussia in any wardrobe, freshly opened or sitting in a drawer of t-shirts. It is not soft; it is powerful. Perhaps with two sprays, but I have not noticed. Notes of algalia, carnation, neroli, Ylang-Ylang and aldehydes. It is complex, elegant and magnetic. Ladies stop my sister to ask. It is unmistakable. A huge trail that drops to a moderate phase after the first hour, lasting 6/7 hours, then skin scent until 14/16 hours.
A fantastic perfume that can only be found in Europe now, I think they’ve discontinued it in the rest of the countries. From my collection, it’s one of my top 5.
I just bought it blind and with fear; when I checked the ingredients I regretted seeing the aldehydes. What a pleasant surprise, it’s delicious. Very talcum-powdery, sweet, unique. A very fine perfume for special occasions and cold days. I was pleasantly surprised, I imagined it differently. I don’t notice the aldehydes, I do smell the peach and the neroli. Excellent quality-price, very low. I can’t find it similar to any other. Would I repeat? Probably.
Buy blind, don’t do it! A horror, I had to gift it to my mother-in-law. After two hours I started smelling like fox pee or cat, did this happen to anyone? Oh, and it can easily be unisex.
If you have patience and don’t go by the first impression, it’s one of the best you can find. The opening is abrupt, like a slap in the face. After 40 minutes, the slap transforms into a sweet caress that becomes addictive. You end up bringing your wrist to your nose without realising because you need to feel the scent over and over…
I adore it!!! I’ve been using it since I was 20, and when I found it for under ten euros a few years ago, I didn’t hesitate to buy a couple of bottles. I can’t find it similar to any other fragrance I know.
I bought it for the price. I liked the bottle a lot, but when I sprayed it, it seemed horrible. It smells very intense, dizzying and like an older person. It’s very persistent, still smelling hours later, but it undergoes a curious transformation. After two or three hours it changes completely and many people tell me ‘you smell great’. Still, it’s not enough to make me buy it again. I want a perfume I like from start to finish.
I’d say it’s my favourite among the classics I own. It seems elegant yet fresh, very wearable, long-lasting, perfect for winter, autumn or even spring days. It’s not seductive, but it conveys confidence and is extremely pleasant. Quality-price ratio of 10! Curiosity: in German dm drugstores they sell a 15 ml bottle for 5 euros, lovely for collecting. Scent 8/10, Longevity 8/10, Sillage 8/10, Value 10/10, Versatility 8/10, Packaging 9/10. Would I buy again? Yes.
An old fragrance that I liked a bit in the nineties. It was by L’Oreal, cost six thousand pesetas in 2000, about 40 euros today. It was a mid-range cologne. Now, like the Elizabeth Arden ones, it’s at ridiculous prices. It does evoke Russia in the scent, but smells chemical and like carnations, with nothing to highlight. The base doesn’t quite convince me, neither now nor when it first hit the market.
Is it a fox pee? valita87? OMG! I’d be worried about my sense of smell if I were you…, just kidding.
It was one of my youth perfumes, many years ago. I bought it again because I felt it was missing from my collection, but… what a disappointment! It doesn’t smell much like what I remembered perfectly. The opening now seems very synthetic; as it dries, it becomes soapy but not unpleasant, whereas the base reminded me much more of a musky scent. In summary, another victim of L’Oréal and their obsession with reformulating great perfumes. Someone please stop their feet.
Maroussia is a majestic, elegant and magnetic oriental with a floral and spicy touch, powerful and bright aldehydic notes, and warmth… it asks for very little but gives so much. Its opening is a punchy floral blend driven by a creamy, bright aldehyde; it might be off-putting at first, but it gives it that great personality you can sense the moment you meet it. It’s a Russian princess with genuine character who doesn’t go half-way: what you smell is what’s there. Then comes that velvet-red softness in its evolution, giving you the warmth a precious perfume deserves for cold days, thanks to the spice’s heat, the oily ylang-ylang, the warmth of the amber, and the docile vanilla. Its very different dry down is marked by the civet, the star component that adds colour, passion and tenderness. It’s dirty, but in a creamy, sensual way that gives it mystery and completes it. If you don’t like civet, run away, because it mutes everything and could knock you out if it’s not your style, but if you can stand it, it’s irresistible and unforgettable. I find it mature, not serious, with a cold-warmth both physical and emotional. It doesn’t overwhelm, but it has lots of personality, like someone very much their own who, when they commit, is loyal and devoted. It’s the vintage Maroussia, which varies in box and bottle, perhaps less deep than the current version. The trail is soft but noticeable, and the longevity is impeccable. A must-have for those romantically cold and melancholic days.
Spectacular. I’m a man, and on me it smells of carnation, vanilla, spices, and cinnamon… totally recommended. Anecdote: a friend said it smelled delicious, and upon learning it was Maroussia, she looked surprised and asked if that perfume wasn’t for old ladies. Haha.
Fantastic vintage fragrance with original notes that stand apart from current trends. Timeless and unique.
A great defence for Maroussia. I wore it at twenty, and it didn’t resemble anything my friends used. It reminded me of Loulou (which I wore at fifteen): no common notes, both were enveloping, intense, and narcotic. For me, Maroussia smells of youth. The aldehydes don’t hurt me (neither do Estée’s, though Chanel No. 5 does… strange for me with them). The carnation and spices blend to leave a creamy, good base. A survivor from when small perfumeries had wonderful, cheap products. An opportunity to escape today’s mass-produced perfumes (La Vie Est Belle, Sì, Good Girl… I don’t judge if they are good or I like them, just that so much advertising saturates me).
What a find! As a child, I saw something exotic and feminine on TV, and now I have my own bottle. It looks incredible on a boy: soft, elegant, sensual, nocturnal, and very masculine. It has a dark touch, perfect for winter and special events. It’s intense and addictive; I think it’s super current. One of the best blind buys I’ve ever made. A rough diamond. Highly recommended.
I love this perfume. Personally, it doesn’t smell vintage to me; it’s floral and powdery. It has personality and is delicate at the same time. It has a precious iris note. A man could wear it without issue, as the civet note is very perceptible and gives it a unisex touch. A delight.
It’s incredible that around the year 2000 this perfume was mid-to-high range, and the 30 ml cost 3,500 pesetas. I suppose L’Oréal’s entry had something to do with its price being so negligible today. Back then, I wore it for night outings, but it eventually seemed overwhelming, so I gave it to my mother. Now it’s one of my winter favourites. An abundance of carnations makes it feel more spiced, resinous, and with a musk that isn’t the finest. You either love it or hate it, but I love Maroussia. I don’t know if it’s been reformulated, but it smells exactly as it did then; it’s punchy, distinctive, and long-lasting. Genius and figure. It smells of Slavic orientality and imperial Russian court, but from the time of Ivan the Terrible, with palace chambers of brocades and ermine skins, lugubrious and intimidating. It might scare you on the first spray, but its evolution is kinder, and its powderiness is delicious. It has a personality that more expensive perfumes would kill for. Maroussia is Maroussia, and that is its main virtue.
Is the carnation for the dead? For me, this flower is more alive than many others. That spicy sweetness is sensual, like the frenzy of two couples dancing the tango. It smells of crimson lipstick on the skin of the wrong men. For her, the bad guys are the best: they entangle you in narcissistic chatter, flatter you without knowing you, and move their bodies with eroticism to lure you into the trap. She wears extravagant niche perfumes, laughs, and takes them for what they are. She is wise, feeling like a fox who has learned to hide. The carnations must be freshly cut, at midnight, with that intoxicating sting. She likes vodka, leathers, and skins. Her satin undergarments smell of incense from her travels. There is an aldehydic, orange-flower, romantic aspect of her innocent past that hasn’t been entirely lost, but one must move forward due to the world’s demands. She loves talking about transformation. When sharing her scent, she isn’t so dark; there are brushstrokes of the past leading to her current heart, carnation-scented, earthy, and passionate. The vintage version was brilliant; I enjoy the current one immensely. The fragrance stays close to the skin, lasts a long time, and has a resinous, floral, animalic, and earthy base. The nights with her are among the ones I enjoy most.
It was my first perfume as a teenager; I copied it from an older girl in the gang whom I admired for being beautiful, sexy, and independent. She’d walk into bars and her perfume would fill the place; I loved it and copied it without a second thought. I managed to get my mother to buy me a small bottle, which I kept like gold in a cloth-lined box, only for those Saturday nights out—ephemeral but full of beautiful memories from a new, passionate era. Then I made it my own; everyone asked about it, and I proudly said it was Maroussia. No one dared copy it; it was my signature. I wore it in winter and summer. Blessed were the 90s and early 2000s, when good perfumery was made and every scent was distinct. I wish that era would return. Then came Mugler’s Angel, which, while not quite my style today, remains a great perfume. Now I keep a small bottle of Maroussia and spray it from time to time to dream of stolen kisses and discoveries from that time. A hug.
Oh, here in Seville, I was left in tears of emotion by Anna1983’s comment. Every scent transports you to a moment in your life, and my mother thinks the same. She bought it years ago, thrilled by the price. She told me it was special for her when she was young, but a friend smelled it and said it smelled of saliva, which terrified my mother; I don’t know if she threw it away or kept it. In the end, it was the friend who couldn’t stand the aldehydes, just like with Chanel No. 5. I hope my mother gets to wear it again, poor thing.
It’s different from today. It smells vintage but isn’t overdone. It’s tender, sweet, and unique. People ask about it often. It leaves an elegant trail but tenderness wins. Like Anais Anais, it enchants with caresses rather than just seduction. A laughable price for a great fragrance.
I write this with pain: I was convinced I’d love it and it disappointed me. I don’t want to offend, but I HATED IT. On my skin it smells like sweat and dirt. The animalic note didn’t work for me; it’s very strong and vintage. Perhaps it doesn’t suit my pH. If you like sweet or fruity perfumes, don’t buy it blindly.
I admit it smells like a sneeze at first, but the first time it fascinated me. It transports me to an Orthodox church: smell of small candles, incense, solemnity, and icons. It doesn’t resemble anything else; it’s wonderful. I recommend it to those fleeing modern and sugary fragrances.
It has a staggering personality, serious but not formal. It doesn’t smell like an old lady. Musk and carnation come out strongly; it reminds me of Monica Bellucci in Malena. It’s very sexy, nothing gourmand. If you want to smell different from today’s crowd, this is yours.
Almost medicinal with a dominant carnation. Very intense and trendy in the 80s and 90s. It has elegance but smells like a balsam pharmacy. Being an old-fashioned carnation without modernisation, it’s deeply vintage. It’s a balm full of carnations.
I bought Maroussia on good reviews and am disappointed. The opening is great, but once it dries, it smells like Floïd lotion. Amber dominates and it’s unisex. If you don’t shower, it highlights sweat rather than hiding it, so it’s not for dancing. It has presence, but no elegance or compliments. With BHT and poor longevity, cheap comes expensive. It’s only worth the initial burst of fruity and musky flowers.
Good price and quality, charismatic and full of personality. Warning: almost all perfumes contain BHT, not just this one. I wish they cared more about the fragrance than marketing. It’s super feminine, with 10/10 charisma.
I’ve read everything about Maroussia and can add little more. It smells of dark sensuality from the 80s and 90s: a room with candles, women with secrets, black heels, velvet, and opera. It’s a potion of civet, dark vanilla, and musk. It’s nocturnal, for when you dim the lights and light the candles.
It’s my absolute signature. It reminds me of me and fits perfectly. It’s very animalic, and I love it. Others might smell femme fatale, but to me it evokes old churches and temples, with that dark tonka bean and dried autumn flowers. It’s not for everyone; the perfume and your personality must go hand in hand.
Not for a joke, my friend, this perfume screams the opposite of class. It’s pure negligence, like a lady in pyjamas who hasn’t washed for months. The cap warns of how dangerous it is; better run.