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Desir Extreme Maïssa, unveiled in 2021, is marketed as a unisex fragrance, rooted in the wood, floral, and gourmet families. Created within the Édition Blanche collection and available in eau de parfum.
Country of origin — France, and that already says something about the quality. Desir Extreme Maïssa unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
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 olfactory structure of Desir Extreme is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The signature of Maïssa is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum keeps the right density and pace of development.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Floral, Wood, Mineral and Gourmet. The palette also extends to Fruit, Ambery, Balsamic and Musk. From a family perspective the composition sits in Floral, Gourmet and Wood.
As soon as the fragrance opens you sense delicate floral first notes: Floral Notes, Violet and Woody Accord.
In the central layer you meet Copper, Gourmand accord and Raspberry holding a smoky-mineral direction.
The olfactory framework is shaped by these accords: Balsamic, Floral, Fruit and Musc without random overlap. Background accords such as Wood, Amber and Mineral add depth to the backdrop. The gender direction is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
Taken together Desir Extreme reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best judged on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Maïssa |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://maissaparfums.com |
| Year of production | 2021 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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