Parfums Berdoues 2017 EDP

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Maasaï Mara

by Philippe Romano

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Parfums Berdoues Maasaï Mara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Philippe Romano. Maasaï Mara opens with Bitter Orange and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Rose, Plum, Dried Fruits, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Buchu, Patchouli, Cinnamon, and Vanilla. Parfums Berdoues's Maasaï Mara carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a seriously underrated gem for your cold-weather rotation. It's a comforting, spicy-sweet embrace that hits all the right notes without being cloying, and it's a steal at its price point. Don't sleep on this one.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Maasaï Mara 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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy-sweet profile and moderate performance make it ideal for intimate settings like dates or casual evenings. While too rich for sport, it can be dressed up for cooler weather formal events or worn casually for a comforting vibe, though perhaps a bit much for a conservative office.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 rich, stewed plum compote, spiced heavily with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, then served warm by a crackling fire. It opens with a bright spark of bitter orange and a surprising herbal calm from chamomile before melting into a heart of juicy plum and dried fruits, deepened by a whisper of rose. The base is where the magic truly unfolds, with warm cinnamon, patchouli, and resinous labdanum creating a cozy, almost gourmand, amber trail that lingers beautifully.

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