Max Mara 2008 Parfum

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Le

by Vincent Schaller

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Max Mara Le is a Parfum launched in 2008, created by Vincent Schaller. Le opens with Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, and Plum, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Rose, Jasmine, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk. Max Mara's Le carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A bittersweet symphony for many, Max Mara Le Parfum is a cult classic that continues to haunt its fans who desperately wish for its return. It's subtle yet distinctive - a true clean girl aesthetic scent, with its understated spice and luxurious musky florality.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Le 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, soft character make it excellent for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The warm, musky floral nature makes it versatile enough for casual and date settings, though some found it too 'silent' for a bold statement.

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

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

Le Parfum opens with a spark of pink pepper and nutmeg, softened by a juicy plum. As it settles, a lush bouquet of white florals emerges, with rose and jasmine mingling with the exotic gardenia, tiare flower, and freesia. The dry-down is a clean, comforting musk, leaving a soft and elegant trail that feels like freshly ironed linen on skin.

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