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Boss Ma Vie pour Femme 2014

7.0 / 10 385 Ratings
A perfume by Hugo Boss for women, released in 2014. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Woody
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Cactus blossomCactus blossom
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Pink freesiaPink freesia RosebudRosebud JasmineJasmine
Base Notes Base Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood WoodsWoods

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.0385 Ratings
Longevity
6.2316 Ratings
Sillage
5.7315 Ratings
Bottle
6.6324 Ratings
Value for money
7.3141 Ratings
Submitted by Michael · last update on 12/11/2025.
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Interesting Facts
The face of the advertising campaign is Gwyneth Paltrow.

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23 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Karjala

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Karjala
Very helpful Review 33  
Everyday Scent - but is that good or bad?
As a commentator, one should primarily comment on the fragrance, not on other comments. In the case of Ma Vie, however, my predecessors actually inspired me to say what I want about the scent.

Many say Ma Vie is the ultimate everyday scent, ordinary, nothing special. That's true. Many probably mean it in a negative sense - however, I would like to add that I am very grateful in certain situations for anyone who wears an "everyday scent."

At work, for example, where you spend several hours a day with different people in relatively close quarters. Unless you are a hunter, but I can only dream of working in the woods at the moment.

So let's mentally return to the office (just briefly, don’t worry). Do we indulge in the fifty-year-old boss who overwhelms us with musk and amber waters, in which he apparently bathed? Or the young colleague who drags a meter-long cotton candy cloud behind her? Tending not to. As you can tell from my examples: both men and women of all ages sometimes invade their surroundings too much. And that applies to scents as well.

With Ma Vie, this danger does not exist. It is sweet, but not sticky. It may even be girlish, but not childish. Anyone looking for a scent for a big appearance would be poorly advised with Ma Vie. But let's be honest: How often do you make big appearances in a year? And how often do you want to stand out pleasantly without overwhelming your surroundings with offensively displayed uniqueness?

I can certainly say: Ma Vie is a perfect scent for work. That sounds a bit sad at first. But when you think about it more closely, it actually isn't.
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Akinna

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Akinna
Very helpful Review 6  
Freshly Showered
Yes, many in my circle of acquaintances and friends praise this scent. However, for a long time I avoided Boss fragrances, having read repeatedly that they are too boring, too unremarkable. And I have to agree with these opinions. At least with Ma Vie. Ma Vie smells like expensive soap, clean with a few floral accents that end lightly woody. This perfume is not meant for a grand entrance; it doesn't want to clash or present anything explosive. I find it suitable for everyday wear when all other perfumes seem too much. If you don't want to stand out but still want to smell good, Ma Vie is the right choice. The longevity is around 4-5 hours, and the sillage is only minimal. You really have to get quite close to someone to perceive it. I'm still considering whether to get it, because I actually don't think it's bad. If I just want to smell clean and well-groomed, it's great. Additionally, I noted a similarity to Armani's She, but She smells more powdery and less floral.
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Gutriechfee

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Gutriechfee
Top Review 17  
Against All Prejudices, a Good Little Fragrance
I don't find the scent that bad at all, especially compared to its well-known reputation. I was given a bottle of MV as a gift. I'll keep it short: fresh, fruity, pleasant, lasts on me for 8 to 9 hours, a bit longer on the hair. It's not a niche fragrance, not a wonder of perfumery. But it's pleasing. Not sharp like MV Intense, which I tested and found to be biting. MV is really great for everyday things. It makes me happy. The scent is well-crafted, very straightforward in its development, with no disintegration of the fragrance notes. And it maintains a freshness that doesn't come off as aquatic, not overly citrusy, but rather rosy, floral, and woody. I'm surprised; I probably wouldn't have bought it. But now I'm happy that it's with me and would even get another bottle. It's really nice. And always niche, always the special scent expression, I might get tired of that too. It is special in its freshness and has good staying power. I retract my prejudice. Good little fragrance.
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Ratrinity

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Ratrinity
Very helpful Review 11  
fresh but feminine
Actually, I prefer warm, rather heavy scents, but now that I am pregnant, I can’t stand them at all.
So I needed a new perfume that is fresh yet still feminine and not generic. I found this in Ma Vie.
To me, it smells like a fresh breeze on a cool spring day. For those who know the climate of Lanzarote: this is what this fragrance smells like to me.

It's a pity that I had to get pregnant to appreciate this scent ;-)
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Coony

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Coony
Top Review 17  
Don't be put off!
Well, with Boss fragrances, it's a bit of a mixed bag. My favorite scent used to be Deep Red years ago. Simply wonderful, I loved it! Then I wanted to have a second perfume for a change, researched what was trending online, ended up with the beauty junkies, and that's where my fate took a turn :D.

Hundreds of tests, countless bottles and samples later, which one experiences over the years in the life of a fragrance junkie, I have now had a big surprise. Deep Red just doesn't work for me anymore; after a long phase where I turned my back a bit on the mainstream, it is now getting calmer again, and I find myself walking down mainstream paths once more. However, the Boss fragrances that are currently popular don't excite me much. I found Orange to be bad, Boss Jour an absolute cheek, Nuit boring, and after that, I didn't try anything else, not even Ma Vie, until...

until a customer stood at my register, smelling so wonderful, somehow fresh-fruity, but also floral and feminine, a bit powdery, I liked it immediately. I'm quite bold and asked about the fragrance, not without giving a compliment for it. And to my great surprise, it was Boss Ma Vie pour Femme; the woman said it with pride and joy. So, I looked it up and ordered a 50 ml bottle at a good price blindly.

Well, the fragrance arrived, I tested it, and thought, hmm, well, floral-fruity, nothing special. The wow effect that the customer had on me was missing.
And today I wore it to work and also had the bottle in my bag. And I felt completely comfortable with it! I even sprayed it 3 times to keep the scent nice and present. Now I like it, and it can stay; I find it very successful and fitting for work. Honestly, I don't care much about who advertises it because the fragrance has to please me, nothing else.

So sometimes you really shouldn't be put off and should hold your nose to scents that you firmly believe can't be good. You might experience one or two surprises.

And the next time I'm at Müller, I really have to test Deep Red again....
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A very light scent which doesn't justify its high price. Quite good and pleasant when you spray it, but noting special. Weak sillage
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Floral, fruity, sweet, fresh, with a hint of acidity - Ma Vie is more than just a copy. It fits perfectly into the upcoming spring and lifts your spirits.
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Refreshing; rose water ice cubes; cool early summer morning; spotlessly clean, white, damp sheets; start of vacation, carefree, contentment
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Oh how beautiful is my balcony - sitting with cactus lemonade among the freesias, facing the sun, a fresh breeze blowing..
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Fresh scent with jasmine and a hint of woody rose. Advantage: You really can't go wrong with this one. Disadvantage: You really can't go wrong with this one.
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Another Boss that can hold its own and, like many others from the brand, is unfairly criticized. Fresh and floral all-rounder.
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Cool, fresh, lightly sweet, elegant but not too formal. A great spring companion and office scent. Young, playful rose with a twist, I like!
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A life like MV? Please no! To me, almost all Boss fragrances smell the same: fresh-floral without a unique feature or courage to be different.
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Light, powdery-sweet floral cuddle scent that exists a thousand times over. Pleasantly fragrant. A bit synthetic. A prime example of mainstream.
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A beautiful warm, rosy, and creamy scent. The rose is a fresh, light rose and gives the fragrance a lovely clean note.
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