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Moss and Honey, Garnished with Rose
An average 1980s scent pyramid, screaming black-red-gold and packaged in a fake-youthful style, the merchandising product for a global restaurant chain - one can surely overlook that, right? Not at all, this perfume is surprisingly good!
Maxim’s immediately reveals itself as a dark chypre with lush oak moss and bitter forest honey. It is warm and spicy, initially still a bit sparkling-fresh with bergamot and an unusual combination of mint and hyacinth.
Then a finely tuned floral bouquet appears. For a while, the rose takes center stage here, but not large-flowered and bright, rather inconspicuous. Gradually, bright notes like orange blossom, mimosa, and broom become recognizable, along with darker ones like garden carnation and daffodil. After several hours, the rose sinks into a rich floral base. Later, soft amber gives the perfume an oriental touch, and with a powdery finish, it concludes pleasantly.
The backbone of this perfume lies in the combination of an incredibly strong oak moss note with bitter-spicy honey. This fundamental tone, present from the first to the last second, is most beautiful when it contrasts with the rose in the middle phase.
I recommend this perfume to anyone who likes chypres and florientals - provided they also like moss, so: a lot of moss!
A vintage specimen was tested. I do not know if all the flacons still available on the market were produced before the oak moss ban in 2010. This women's fragrance is no longer in production and has been replaced by three new perfumes. The same applies to the men's line.
Maxim’s immediately reveals itself as a dark chypre with lush oak moss and bitter forest honey. It is warm and spicy, initially still a bit sparkling-fresh with bergamot and an unusual combination of mint and hyacinth.
Then a finely tuned floral bouquet appears. For a while, the rose takes center stage here, but not large-flowered and bright, rather inconspicuous. Gradually, bright notes like orange blossom, mimosa, and broom become recognizable, along with darker ones like garden carnation and daffodil. After several hours, the rose sinks into a rich floral base. Later, soft amber gives the perfume an oriental touch, and with a powdery finish, it concludes pleasantly.
The backbone of this perfume lies in the combination of an incredibly strong oak moss note with bitter-spicy honey. This fundamental tone, present from the first to the last second, is most beautiful when it contrasts with the rose in the middle phase.
I recommend this perfume to anyone who likes chypres and florientals - provided they also like moss, so: a lot of moss!
A vintage specimen was tested. I do not know if all the flacons still available on the market were produced before the oak moss ban in 2010. This women's fragrance is no longer in production and has been replaced by three new perfumes. The same applies to the men's line.
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Just a little info: the owner is Pierre Cardin, and the restaurant is a legend; even though it's no longer frequented by the elite but rather by wealthy tourists. Both the food and the wine list are still excellent, and you won't get out of there for less than €600 for two! ;)