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Mauboussin Mauboussin fragrance
Mauboussin

Mauboussin Mauboussin

EDP Feminine · 2000 · by Christine Nagel
7.2 /10

Mauboussin Mauboussin scores 8/10 for longevity and performs best in Cold conditions.

Best in Cold 8/10 longevity
From USD 30–50From EUR 28–46From GBP 24–40From PKR 6,000–10,000From AED 100–180From INR 2,490–4,150From SAR 113–188
8 Longevity
7 Sillage
6 Versatility
9 Value
6.2 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Fruity Amber Sweet Woody
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Mirabelle2Plum3BergamotRed Mandar…HEART NOTES30–120 min1Gardenia2Indian Jas…3Ylang-YlangRoseBASE NOTES2h+1Vanilla2Amber3PatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinCedar
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileFruityAmberSweetWoodyWhite FloralACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Evening Special Occasion Formal Winter Day
Seasons
Autumn Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 6.2 / 10
Extreme Heat
4/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
4/10
Average
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
6/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
8/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
9/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A richly opulent fruity chypre-oriental, often praised for its incredible value, offering a complex blend of plum, amber, and patchouli.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

The dense, warm notes of plum, amber, and patchouli are best suited for cooler evenings or air-conditioned environments, potentially overwhelming in extreme heat.

How It Compares

Offers a similar grand, statement-making fruity chypre vibe to more expensive fragrances like Angel or Dolce Vita, but at a fraction of the cost.

The Controversy

Its strong, vintage-leaning profile can be polarizing; some find it too heavy or 'old-fashioned' compared to modern fruity-florals.

Mauboussin Mauboussin, Reviewed by the Numbers

Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For Mauboussin Mauboussin — the 2000 EDP from Mauboussin built on Fruity, Amber, Sweet, Woody, White Floral — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.

A richly opulent fruity chypre-oriental, often praised for its incredible value, offering a complex blend of plum, amber, and patchouli.

Mauboussin Mauboussin Notes Breakdown

Mauboussin Mauboussin opens with Mirabelle, Plum, Bergamot and Red Mandarin Orange — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Gardenia, Indian Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cedar.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Fruity, Amber, Sweet, Woody, White Floral — easy to place and easy to wear.

Longevity & Projection: Mauboussin Mauboussin on the Clock

Longevity (8/10): Mauboussin Mauboussin delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (7/10): Mauboussin Mauboussin projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (6/10): Mauboussin Mauboussin is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. It thrives in its intended context but may feel mismatched further outside that sweet spot.

Value (9/10): At around $30, Mauboussin Mauboussin delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

How Mauboussin Mauboussin Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Mauboussin Mauboussin does best in cold (Murree, New York) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is hot & humid (Dubai, Miami) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

The dense, warm notes of plum, amber, and patchouli are best suited for cooler evenings or air-conditioned environments, potentially overwhelming in extreme heat.

It is built on Bergamot and Red Mandarin Orange, and those are exactly what heat strips out first — which is why it reads best in cooler air.

Its average across all five zones is 6.2/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Best Occasions & Seasons

Mauboussin Mauboussin is best suited to Evening, Special Occasion, Formal, Winter Day. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Mauboussin Mauboussin performs best in Autumn, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Offers a similar grand, statement-making fruity chypre vibe to more expensive fragrances like Angel or Dolce Vita, but at a fraction of the cost.

Price & Value

Internationally, Mauboussin Mauboussin sits at $30–$50. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 6,000–10,000 in Pakistan, AED 100–180 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Online discounters. GCC/UAE: Online retailers, select pharmacies. Pakistan: Online discounters, limited beauty stores.

Verdict

Mauboussin Mauboussin earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7.2/10 puts Mauboussin Mauboussin in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Its strong, vintage-leaning profile can be polarizing; some find it too heavy or 'old-fashioned' compared to modern fruity-florals.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Mauboussin Mauboussin last?

Mauboussin Mauboussin has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Mauboussin Mauboussin worth the price?

At around $30, Mauboussin Mauboussin by Mauboussin is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Mauboussin Mauboussin smell like?

Mauboussin Mauboussin is characterised by Fruity, Amber, Sweet, Woody, White Floral accords. Opening with Mirabelle and Plum, the heart revolves around Gardenia and Indian Jasmine, settling into a base of Vanilla and Amber.

Is Mauboussin Mauboussin good for hot or humid weather?

Mauboussin Mauboussin was not designed for extreme heat (score: 4/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Mauboussin Mauboussin for men or women?

Mauboussin Mauboussin is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.