Maksim Perfume 2024 Extrait

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Café Mystique

by Maxim Bortnikov

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Maksim Perfume Café Mystique is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Maxim Bortnikov. Café Mystique opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Kopi Luwak Coffee, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Cardamom, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Thailand Oud, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Coffee. Maksim Perfume's Café Mystique carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Café Mystique is a comforting, complex blend that manages to be both familiar and intriguing. It's a divisive one for coffee lovers - don't expect a straightforward brew, but rather a journey through coffee's multifaceted nature, wrapped in florals and oud. A real gem for those who appreciate nuance.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
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Café Mystique Extrait 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage make it a bit much for a typical office environment, but it shines on dates and casual evenings due to its comforting, sensual depth. The unique blend leans more towards intimate or relaxed settings rather than formal events or active wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with an aromatic kick of bergamot and pepper, immediately softened by an unusual, earthy kopi luwak coffee. The heart blooms with creamy ylang-ylang and frangipani, spiced elegantly with cardamom, lending a sweet, almost custardy depth. As it settles, a rich tapestry emerges: dark roasted coffee mingles with the ancient woody spice of Thailand oud, vetiver's grounded earthiness, a comforting vanilla, and the unique, sweet warmth of beeswax, myrrh, and frankincense. It's a journey from bright spice to deep, resinous comfort.

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