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Marvelous joined the La Maison Orientale portfolio in 2021. A unisex fragrance rooted in the chypre, east, and floral families. The author of this composition is Julien Rasquinet, and that explains a lot. The fragrance is presented as eau de parfum.
Country of origin — France, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Marvelous evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The style of La Maison Orientale is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum keeps the depth and body this composition needs.
Right at the start you meet radiant lemon-bergamot top notes: Lemon, Red Orange and Saffron. Exactly these 3 notes form a sensation of cool purity that is impossible to miss.
In the heart you meet Lavender, Rose and Sage keeping a pure leafy direction. At the foundation the composition is fixed through Cedar, Fir Resin, Grey Ambergris and Oak moss, shaping a earthy woody-resinous trail.
The profile is unisex, which clarifies the composition character.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Spicy, Green and Floral. The palette also extends to Aromatic, Wood, Balsamic and Animals. From a family perspective the composition sits in Chypre, East and Floral.
In summary Marvelous reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best experienced in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | La Maison Orientale |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://lamaisonorientale.net |
| Year of production | 2021 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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