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Eau de parfum
Maestà Passion
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Maestà Passion — fragrance character
Maestà Passion is a unisex Eau de Parfum from 2023. The fragrance was created by Maestà, a brand specialising in scents without strict gender associations.
The composition belongs to the floral and fruity families, combining pronounced sweetness, radiant freshness and soft sensuality.
The name Passion perfectly conveys the perfume’s mood: it is a bright, noticeable and emotional fragrance with a rich, full-bodied character.
A fresh citrus impulse meets petal-soft tenderness, a juicy fruity nuance and a warm, resinous-woody base.
The overall impression is neither strictly feminine nor masculine, but universal — the fragrance can develop differently depending on the skin’s temperature and the wearer’s individual style.
Development and olfactive profile
Maestà Passion opens with an energetic, spicy character: citrusy transparency is supported by a rosy accent and the distinctive depth of saffron.
In the heart, the composition becomes softer and more dimensional, moving into a floral-fruity profile with airy magnolia and juicy raspberry.
As it develops, the fragrance takes on a velvety, warm texture, while the drydown leaves a resinous-woody and musky impression.
Bergamot plays a particularly important role in the opening: it lends the composition a bright citrus glow and helps the denser accents remain expressive without becoming monotonous.
The floral side unfolds through rose and magnolia, allowing the fragrance to retain its elegance even at high intensity.
Sillage and wearability
According to the description, Maestà Passion has very strong sillage. It is a fragrance for those who enjoy a noticeable presence and want their scented aura to linger in the air after application.
It is especially suitable for evenings, dates, formal occasions and cooler seasons, when the rich resinous and musky nuances reveal themselves most expressively.
Because of its intense sillage, it is best to start cautiously with the dosage: the database does not specify the exact recommended number of sprays on skin and clothing.
A practical approach is to apply a small amount, let the fragrance develop and add one more spray if necessary.
On fabric, the composition may feel denser and last longer, so the material of the clothing should be taken into account before application.
Maestà’s place in the line
Maestà Passion reflects the brand’s modern approach to unisex perfumery: there is no attempt to divide its character into traditionally “feminine” and “masculine” categories.
Instead, the perfume is built around a contrast of freshness, florals, fruity juiciness and a deep base.
The perfumer’s name for this release is not specified, nor is there any information about other concentrations or a separate collection.
Similar fragrances
Those wishing to explore a similar mood may wish to consider Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa 2016.
It may appeal to fans of the floral-fruity style looking for an alternative with a noticeable yet distinct character.
Maestà Passion, however, stands out with more powerful sillage and a pronounced warm base.
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