Mauboussin 2010 EDP

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M Generation

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Mauboussin M Generation is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. M Generation opens with Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Nutmeg, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Cinnamon, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Labdanum. Mauboussin's M Generation carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This incense-heavy scent is a cult favourite with serious longevity, often compared to high-end niche perfumes. It's refined and mature, but opinions are split: some find it a sophisticated masterpiece, others a dry, uninspiring, 'Chinese medicine' smell.
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  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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M Generation 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
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 Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for evenings and formal events without being overpowering. The warm, spicy, and incense-heavy profile is less suited for active or very casual daytime wear, but can work for a refined casual look.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

M Generation opens with a bright spark of bergamot and fiery Sichuan pepper, quickly joined by the warm, aromatic notes of ginger and nutmeg. As it develops, a beautiful, smooth incense takes centre stage, softened by the powdery elegance of iris and a touch of sweet cinnamon. The dry-down reveals a rich, woody base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, and guaiac wood, underscored by a subtle labdanum warmth, leaving a lasting impression of sophisticated dryness.

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