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MAC Emeraldaire is a women's eau de parfum launched in 2006.
The fragrance belongs to the floral and green families, revealing an unusual combination of damp earthy nuances, fresh greenery, white flowers, and deep woody-balsamic tones.
The release reflects MAC's bold approach to creating an image: the brand, founded in Toronto in 1984 by makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and entrepreneur Frank Angelo, has always valued expressiveness, individuality, and professional self-expression.
In Emeraldaire, this philosophy comes through especially vividly: the fragrance does not strive to be universally unobtrusive and immediately announces the character of its wearer.
The release date, 2006, helps define the mood of the composition: this is an expressive fragrance with a dense presence and a pronounced individuality.
Its green facet feels cool and natural, while the floral aspect adds volume, softness, and sensuality.
On the skin, MAC Emeraldaire develops with volume and in layers, moving from a green opening to a rich white-floral heart.
In the drydown, the composition becomes darker and warmer thanks to incense, patchouli, and a woody accord, while retaining its distinctive natural freshness.
The fragrance has a very powerful sillage, making it suitable for those who enjoy noticeable perfume compositions and want to leave a striking impression.
This is not a background scent for everyday wear, but rather an accent for a special mood, an evening out, a creative look, or cool weather.
The perfumer behind MAC Emeraldaire is not identified in the available information, so the composition cannot be associated with a specific signature style.
No other concentrations have been announced for this release, and there are no precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing; given its very powerful sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount and add more if necessary.
MAC Emeraldaire was created for women who are drawn to green and floral fragrances with a rich base.
It will especially appeal to lovers of tuberose, damp earthy accords, mossy greenery, incense, and patchouli, as well as those looking for an unconventional alternative to light floral compositions.
In terms of mood, Emeraldaire can be compared with Amouage Figment Woman, as well as Cacharel Anais Anais and Clinique Aromatics Elixir.
At the same time, MAC smells greener, earthier, and more contrasting: the white flowers do not fully soften the composition, but interact with dark woody and balsamic tones.
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 fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The top notes open with an earthy accord, fern, ivy and lantana, creating the sensation of lush, dewy greenery.
Then, a rich white-floral duo of tuberose and ylang-ylang emerges at the heart.
Tuberose lends the composition creamy intensity and sensual volume, while ylang-ylang makes the floral profile softer and more exotic.
The base is built around incense, patchouli and a woody accord, giving the dry-down depth, resinous richness and lasting power.
The full list of notes also includes earthy notes, fern, ivy, lantana, tuberose, ylang-ylang, incense, patchouli and woody nuances.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | MAC |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.maccosmetics.com |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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