Max Mara 2004 EDT

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Max Mara Max Mara is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2004. Max Mara opens with Citrus and Ginger, settles into a heart of Musk, Magnolia, Lily, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane. Max Mara's Max Mara carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a real hidden gem for those who crave a unique, sophisticated sweetness. While some find the fleeting top notes a let-down, many are campaigning for its return due to its distinctive charm. It's a soft, sparkling paradox that offers grown-up gourmand appeal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Luxurious
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Max Mara Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger53%
Citrus47%
Heartas listed
Magnolia29%
Lily25%
Musk24%
Orchid22%
Baseas listed
Sugar Cane100%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and subtle sweetness make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The elegant, warm character lends itself well to date nights, though its more subdued nature means it's less ideal for overtly formal events and definitely too creamy for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Imagine a sparkling opening of bright citrus and spicy ginger, akin to a fizzy gourmet lemonade. This effervescent start gracefully transitions into a creamy floral heart where magnolia and lily entwine with a clean musk. The drydown settles into the comforting embrace of sugar cane, a subtle, elegant sweetness that's inviting without being cloying, leaving a warm and subtly spiced aura.

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