Eris Parfums 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Ma Bete

by Antoine Lie

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Eris Parfums Ma Bete is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Antoine Lie. Ma Bete opens with Neroli, Nutmeg, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Jasmin Sambac, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Animalic, and Patchouli. Eris Parfums's Ma Bete carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper challenge. Ma Bete is a polarising beast that swings from vintage floral elegance to full-on urinal skank. It's masterfully crafted but you'll either adore its audacious animalics or run a mile. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Ma Bete Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, plus its controversial, intensely animalic nature, Ma Bete is far too much for the office or casual wear. It's best reserved for evening dates or formal events where its daring character can truly shine, as many reviews highlight its provocative allure for special nights.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Ma Bete opens with a sparkly, almost soapy burst of aldehydes and bright neroli, laced with a spicy hint of nutmeg. This quickly gives way to a deeply indolic jasmine, pushing boundaries with its heady, almost bodily scent, amplified by earthy cypriol. The dry down is a warm, musky embrace of animalic notes and rich styrax, grounded by cedarwood and patchouli, creating a complex, vintage-inspired aura that's both alluring and confronting.

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