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Mauboussin Discovery

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Mauboussin Mauboussin Discovery is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Mauboussin Discovery opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Cardamom, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Mauboussin's Mauboussin Discovery carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some reckon it's a solid, affordable alternative to a certain iconic scent, a 'steal' even. Others just find it synthetic, unoriginal, or even 'disgusting'. Buyers beware: it seems to sit in that 'love it or hate it' camp.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Bright
  • Bold
  • Clean
$41.90 at Amazon US 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Mauboussin Discovery 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:
Spring Summer Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh, aromatic nature, coupled with moderate projection and longevity, makes it versatile for casual and date settings without being overpowering. The leathery and mossy accords give it enough depth for evenings, but it's not quite robust enough for strictly formal affairs.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Discovery kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and crisp green apple, punched up by a spark of pink pepper. As it settles, a fresh, spicy heart emerges with herbal thyme and a hint of jasmine, grounded by warm cardamom. The base deepens into a masculine, earthy blend of oakmoss and patchouli, with a soft, leathery whisper adding a sophisticated edge. It's an aromatic journey from sparkling citrus to a woody, mossy finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 25 October

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