Maison Magistral 2026 EDT

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Golden Boa

by Amélie Bourgeois

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Maison Magistral Golden Boa is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Golden Boa opens with Orange Blossom, Saffron, and Almond, settles into a heart of Date, Ylang-Ylang, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Honey, and Amberwood. Maison Magistral's Golden Boa carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a decadent, date-night darling, but be warned: if you're not into the rubbery saffron opening, it might not be for you. It settles into a gorgeous sweet amber, though, so give it a chance.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
  • Bold
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Golden Boa Eau de Toilette 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With its distinctly sweet and warm spicy profile, Golden Boa is too opulent for the office or gym. It's perfect for a romantic date night or an evening out, offering a luxurious and inviting aura.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Golden Boa opens with a peculiar, almost rubbery saffron, softened by a hint of orange blossom and nutty almond. As it warms, a rich, sticky date note melds with creamy vanilla and exotic ylang-ylang, creating a truly gourmand heart. The dry down is a luxurious embrace of honeyed musk and deep amberwood, leaving a sweet, woody trail that lingers seductively. It's a sweet, warm hug with an intriguing edge.

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