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Eau de parfum
Maison Cataliya El Maktoub
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
El Maktoub — a fragrance with character
Maison Cataliya El Maktoub is an eau de parfum from the French brand Maison Cataliya, released in 2025.
This unisex fragrance is built around an expressive contrast of juicy fruity freshness, spicy warmth, and a rich gourmand base.
The composition makes a noticeable and confident impression, making it ideal for those who prefer a perfume that does not blend into their overall look but becomes a memorable detail in its own right.
Notes and development
The top notes open with the soft sweetness of caramel, cool spicy cardamom, and juicy pear.
As it develops, the fruity accord becomes fuller: spice gives it definition, while sweet nuances create a cozy, almost dessert-like mood.
Cedar and rose emerge at the heart, giving the fragrance a dry woody quality and a floral facet.
The base develops with particular richness.
Cashmeran lends the composition a warm, textured quality, while grey amber enhances its depth and sensuality, and tonka bean and vanilla sustain a soft gourmand trail.
As a result, El Maktoub balances sweet, spicy, floral, and woody facets while maintaining a cohesive and expressive character.
Character and longevity
The fragrance belongs to the floral, fruity, and gourmand families.
Its olfactory profile also features prominent sweet, spicy, woody, musky, and animalic nuances, making the composition far from simple or one-dimensional.
Pear and caramel make the opening appealing, rose adds softness, while the amber-musk base creates a more mature and sensual impression.
El Maktoub is described as having a very strong sillage. This character is best suited to cool weather, evenings, special occasions, or situations where a noticeable fragrance accent is appropriate.
In warm weather, the fragrance should be applied more sparingly so that its sweet and spicy richness remains comfortable for both the wearer and those around her.
How to wear El Maktoub
No specific recommendation for the number of sprays on skin or clothing has been provided for this release.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess the development after a few minutes: the dense base may not reveal itself immediately.
On skin, the composition will smell softer and more natural, while on fabric, its sweet, woody, and ambery nuances generally last longer.
El Maktoub will appeal to women and men who choose rich fragrances without being bound by rigid gender stereotypes.
It can complement an evening look, accentuate individuality on a cool day, and make a striking choice for fans of vanilla and fruity gourmand compositions with a spicy edge.
Its place in the brand's line
The perfumer who created El Maktoub is not specified in the available information, nor is its affiliation with a separate collection or the availability of other concentrations.
At the same time, the release effectively conveys the aesthetics of a niche approach: juicy fruits meet rose and cedar, while the rich base gives the composition depth and recognizability.
For a fragrance with a similar mood, consider Francesca dell`Oro Vanille 12:00.
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