Maze Eau de Parfum

8 reseñas

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• Darkbeat

  November 4, 2018

  

  This smells a lot like Al Haramain Madinah, like an Intense version turned up to the max. Maze is sharper, with a citrus opening and a touch of absinthe that Madinah lacks. Afterwards, they’re almost identical, except that at the end Maze leaves a tiny sweet note of tonka bean and praline. It’s an elegant Arabic rose with woods and musk, lasting over 10 hours with a strong trail at the start. Ideal for cold or temperate weather, better for night, though if it’s fresh in winter or autumn it can be worn by day. If you like roses, give it a try: if you want it strong, choose Maze; if you prefer less intensity but the same longevity, go for Madinah. Both are top-tier with an amazing price.

• Darkbeat

  November 4, 2018

  

  This smells a lot like Al Haramain Madinah; it’s basically their Intense version turned up to the max. What sets it apart is that Maze is intensified to the extreme, and while Madinah is already potent, this surpasses it in sharpness. The opening is more citrusy and adds a lovely touch of absinthe that Madinah lacks. From there, the scent is almost identical, except that towards the end, Maze leaves a very subtle caramelised sweetness from tonka bean and praline, which isn’t noticeable in Madinah. In short, it’s the same scent but much stronger: a very Arabic rose wrapped in woods, musk, florals, and resins, with an elegant finish. On my skin, it has lasted over 10 hours, with a strong trail initially that drops to moderate; it’s a perfume to make a statement. Given its intensity, I see it as ideal for cold or temperate climates, not so much for heat. To my taste, it’s better for night, though it can be worn by day with moderation, provided it’s a fresh autumn or winter day. If you like rose perfumes, give it a try: if you get hooked, you have two options depending on what you’re after. If you want something strong and intense, choose Maze; if you prefer something less potent but equally long-lasting, go for Madinah. Both are excellent perfumes with an incredible price.

• ngarcia

  October 12, 2020

  

  Great vibe from Al Haramain. The opening is powerful, about a metre and a half away, revealing a complex, layered rose that’s rounded yet sharp. It’s addictive; just spray it on. The bergamot and green notes are very prominent; the opening is outstanding and worth it for that alone. After a few minutes, the rose deepens and sandalwood emerges. I find the vermouth note amusing; it has a hint of white martini that blends perfectly with the bergamot and absinthe. I love the rose-plus-green combination. It is a rose, yes, but without heavy woods or strong spices. If you think all roses are feminine, this leans feminine but less so than expected; the incense and absinthe give it a unisex character. It feels very fresh, high quality, refined, and not alcoholic at all. It smells like a crafted fragrance, not pure oil. I don’t understand why I don’t like roses when I keep reaching for my nose; it’s addictive. Wearing this on a cold, rainy afternoon must be exquisite. By the two-and-a-half-hour mark, patchouli kicks in, adding a powdery character with hints of musk and fruit, but it fades after about 45 minutes. It’s not easy to make a fragrance at this price that smells natural—potent yet not cloying, different, and not like rose essence. By two and a half hours it calms down; projection drops to 15 cm and loses its spectacular opening nuances, leaving a pleasant incense-rose, though the scent profile is simplified compared to the wild start. The bottle deserves special mention: metal and glass, beautiful. Maze has become my second favourite rose and my first for projection. Longevity: 8/9 hours. Projection: 1.5 metres for the first two hours. Scent: 7.6/10. Emotional: Yes. Originality: 7.3/10. Price: €17.95 (50ml). Recommended: Highly (if you like roses).

• ngarcia

  October 12, 2020

  

  It’s a good Al Haramain perfume with a powerful opening, about a metre and a half away—a complex, rounded yet sharp rose that’s addictive from the first spray. The bergamot and green notes are very noticeable; the opening is outstanding. Then the rose intensifies, sandalwood emerges, and that vermouth note appears, reminiscent of white martini, combined brilliantly with the bergamot and absinthe. It’s a rose but unisex due to the incense and absinthe, with no heavy woods. It smells like a crafted fragrance, not pure oil, and is super refreshing. It has me hooked even though I don’t usually like roses; wearing it on a cold, rainy afternoon is exquisite. By two and a half hours it calms down, leaving a pleasant incense-rose but a simpler profile. The bottle is a marvel of metal and glass. It lasts 8–9 hours with 1.5-metre projection for the first two hours. Price: €17.95 for 50ml. Highly recommended if you like roses.

• ThetioLui

  January 14, 2023

  

  Very soft and citrusy rose, even though it’s not listed on the box. The mastery lies in that blend with bergamot. Strong and expansive opening, followed by a linear journey with that neutral, soapy rose, making it very versatile. It’s like a clean, soapy lemonade, ideal for the office or for smart casual or tracksuit wear. It performs brilliantly for the first hour and a half with a good trail, but then it fades quickly, lasting 4–5 hours on skin and perhaps one more on clothes. I’m testing it in January and it’s cold, so its performance isn’t optimal; it’s better for spring or summer. I’m not going to hype it; it’s not heavy as others claim. The bottle is gorgeous, very heavy metal and glass, but the atomiser and cap are cheap plastic. Probably won’t buy it again due to the short longevity.

• ThetioLui

  January 22, 2023

  

  Soft and citrusy rose, even though it’s not listed on the box, achieved beautifully with bergamot. The opening is powerful and expansive, settling into a neutral, soapy rose that’s incredibly versatile. It’s like a fresh, clean lemonade—perfect for the office or casual wear. It projects strongly for the first hour and leaves a trail, but it has poor longevity (4–5 hours on skin, maybe an hour more on clothes). I’m testing it in winter and think it would shine more in spring or summer. I’m not giving it a hype; I’ll save it for the right season. It’s nothing like the heavy scent DarkBeat claims. The bottle is gorgeous and heavy, a mix of metal and glass, but the atomiser and cap are cheap Chinese plastic. Probably won’t buy it again due to the performance.

• mila

  October 5, 2023

  

  Maze is exquisite—a typical Arabic combination but with something that sets it apart from the classic oud-rose: the praline and orange. It reminds me very faintly of Ora Ito’s Smiley, or at least that’s what I’d like to believe.

• mila

  October 10, 2023

  

  Maze is a beast. It’s a classic Arabic blend with a twist thanks to the praline and orange, making it unique; it almost reminds me of Ora Ito’s Smiley.