Mauboussin 2017 EDP

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Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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Mauboussin Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle opens with Praline, settles into a heart of Rose and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk. Mauboussin's Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive cheapie that evokes strong reactions. For some, it's a creamy, musky, powdery dream. For others, it's a synthetic mess, or merely glorified baby wipes or Nivea cream. Don't blind buy unless you're a devoted fan of sweet, powdery musks - and even then, prepare for a potential surprise.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
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Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Praline100%
Heartas listed
Rose52%
Freesia48%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft-to-medium projection and creamy, comforting profile make it excellent for casual wear or intimate dates where you want to be noticed without overwhelming. While some find it suitable for work due to its 'clean' aspect, the prominent sweetness and powder might be too much for formal settings or sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle opens with a rich, almost buttery praline, quickly softened by a delicate floral heart of rose and freesia. This gourmand sweetness then melts into a substantial cloud of warm, clean musk and a prominent powdery accord, often described as akin to high-end lotion or even baby powder. It's lactonic and creamy, creating a 'second skin' feeling throughout its development.

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