WS-SZ-1992

Maroussia

1992Men

powdery up front, then amber, settling into woody.

Maroussia by Slava Zaitsev is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Maroussia was launched in 1992. Top notes are Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civet, Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and…

powdery amber woody warm spicy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Civet, Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

84%

77%

66%

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66%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Winter45%Fall36%Spring12%Summer7%Night57%Day43%Wears female49%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Maroussia smell like?

powdery up front, then amber, settling into woody. Dominant accords: powdery, amber, woody.

What notes are in Maroussia?

Top: Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot. Heart: Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Civet, Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar.

How long does Maroussia last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Maroussia loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Maroussia best for?

Winter is the top pick (45%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Maroussia?

Night wear leads at 57%. Day is a secondary pick at 43%.

Is Maroussia for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 49% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.