Symphonie by Maison Maïssa
Floral Woody Musk
Maison Maïssa is a relatively new French perfume brand. They combine the warmth of the East and the freshness of the West. They mix tradition with modernity for him as well as for her. “Perfume is a part of your personality”, they say. Maïssa perfumes are daring, opulent and majestic. There is a lot of craftsmanship and hand-made skills put into the packaging and overall presentation. The prices are niche but reasonable. They offer codes, coupons and discounts.
My first experience with this house is Symphonie. By looking at the notes, it is apparent we are going to get fruity vanilla and it sounds quite lovely. But just from sniffing the atomizer, I know that the die is cast. I do not like it! It reminds me too much of another scent I have tried recently and I am not a fan. Aventus for Her by Creed!
I can give you more. L’Aventure Femme by Al Haramain. Andromeda by Tiziana Terenzi. Instant Crush by Mancera. They all have something in common. This strange sharpness, freshness or fruitiness. I do not know what it is exactly but I often find it in niche Middle Eastern fragrances. It is an instant bummer for me. I leave the scent on but almost feel I want to scrub it off. I doubt I can ever get used to it. The more I smell it the more I know it is not for me 😦
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