Top Notes 
Cherry
Cinnamon
Heart Notes 
Plum
Cherry blossom
Liquorice
Base Notes 
Tonka bean
Benzoin
03/15/2025
Halolo
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Loud cherry synthesizer that becomes pleasant with Duchessa vibes for a (very) small amount of money
No review of this beautiful cherry fragrance yet? It doesn't have to hide, as it gives me light Duchessa vibes. And for just €125/100ml, it almost feels like a 'gift'.
Well, first things first!
The Maharloo seems to only be available offline at Parfümerie Thiemann. That's exactly where I got it! At this point, lots of love for your advice and commitment - perfumeries like you are the ones who clearly show that "buying offline" is/should not be out! :-)
Enough praise - let's get to the spraying:
Maharloo starts with an intense, dominant cherry. This is joined by cinnamon and somehow I also detect almond. The cherry really fills the room. Everyone will notice that you have just given yourself the "cherry edge". So I can already say with certainty: please leave it at 3-6 sprays (maximum!) otherwise I wouldn't be surprised if you are avoided at the beginning. Very 'loud' fragrance.
The cherry reminds me more of an Amarena cherry. At least as far as the synthetics are concerned, they seem to be trying to imitate a cherry bathed in syrup.
You could still sniff out a cherry blossom, because it actually becomes a little softer after the first 5-15 minutes.
After about 30 minutes:
The dominant cherry becomes a little weaker. A little. As if you have acclimatized somewhat in the room and the lenses of the glasses are clear again.
The tonka bean (which is probably where my almond association comes from) harmonizes really well with the cherry. This is when I get the vibes of Duchessa the most! There's also a slight spiciness to it somehow ... but I can't assign it to a spice. Cinnamon? Rather less. Liquorice? Hmm ... maybe the aniseed note from it? Could work.
After 1.5 hours:
The fragrance has become much more wearable. You are still enveloped by an intense, sweet cherry with almond, but it has gained in creaminess - which is very welcome. This synthetic syrupy sweetness is increasingly replaced by a more natural one, the benzoin resin.
The Maharloo has its most beautiful time in the DNA in the following 90 minutes (i.e. a total of 3 hours). Sillage and durability are still very good. The environment knows that you are still in the room ;-)
After 4 hours:
The progression is quite linear. Nothing spectacular. A bit along the lines of "You get what the fragrance pyramid says". It becomes increasingly perceptible only up close.
Hour 5-6:
The grand entrance is over but ey - that was a great performance! It is now only audible very close to the skin and body. The great thing is that this cherry-almond-vanilla drydown makes it perfect for the rest of the evening with your loved one. I can imagine that the man is looking forward to seeing you again when he gets a hint of cherry in the evening ;-)
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Conclusion a bit unusual for me, but short and crisp:
- Beautiful, high-quality bottle with one of the best sprayers/atomizers I have ever experienced in this price range: Gentle, cloudy spray.
- Quite synthetic and loud; could be off-putting for some. But has layering potential. Perhaps with something leathery or something with a distinctive wood base.
- Strong longevity and sillage
- Unisex? Rather not. For me, a great, feminine fragrance for the colder/cold days of the year.
- Suitable for daily wear? Phew ... difficult ... I would rather save it for the evening (after 6 pm). Would be a shame for the noble DNA it exudes :-)
- Recommendation? No question about it - YES! For 125€ it feels like a steal.
Well, first things first!
The Maharloo seems to only be available offline at Parfümerie Thiemann. That's exactly where I got it! At this point, lots of love for your advice and commitment - perfumeries like you are the ones who clearly show that "buying offline" is/should not be out! :-)
Enough praise - let's get to the spraying:
Maharloo starts with an intense, dominant cherry. This is joined by cinnamon and somehow I also detect almond. The cherry really fills the room. Everyone will notice that you have just given yourself the "cherry edge". So I can already say with certainty: please leave it at 3-6 sprays (maximum!) otherwise I wouldn't be surprised if you are avoided at the beginning. Very 'loud' fragrance.
The cherry reminds me more of an Amarena cherry. At least as far as the synthetics are concerned, they seem to be trying to imitate a cherry bathed in syrup.
You could still sniff out a cherry blossom, because it actually becomes a little softer after the first 5-15 minutes.
After about 30 minutes:
The dominant cherry becomes a little weaker. A little. As if you have acclimatized somewhat in the room and the lenses of the glasses are clear again.
The tonka bean (which is probably where my almond association comes from) harmonizes really well with the cherry. This is when I get the vibes of Duchessa the most! There's also a slight spiciness to it somehow ... but I can't assign it to a spice. Cinnamon? Rather less. Liquorice? Hmm ... maybe the aniseed note from it? Could work.
After 1.5 hours:
The fragrance has become much more wearable. You are still enveloped by an intense, sweet cherry with almond, but it has gained in creaminess - which is very welcome. This synthetic syrupy sweetness is increasingly replaced by a more natural one, the benzoin resin.
The Maharloo has its most beautiful time in the DNA in the following 90 minutes (i.e. a total of 3 hours). Sillage and durability are still very good. The environment knows that you are still in the room ;-)
After 4 hours:
The progression is quite linear. Nothing spectacular. A bit along the lines of "You get what the fragrance pyramid says". It becomes increasingly perceptible only up close.
Hour 5-6:
The grand entrance is over but ey - that was a great performance! It is now only audible very close to the skin and body. The great thing is that this cherry-almond-vanilla drydown makes it perfect for the rest of the evening with your loved one. I can imagine that the man is looking forward to seeing you again when he gets a hint of cherry in the evening ;-)
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Conclusion a bit unusual for me, but short and crisp:
- Beautiful, high-quality bottle with one of the best sprayers/atomizers I have ever experienced in this price range: Gentle, cloudy spray.
- Quite synthetic and loud; could be off-putting for some. But has layering potential. Perhaps with something leathery or something with a distinctive wood base.
- Strong longevity and sillage
- Unisex? Rather not. For me, a great, feminine fragrance for the colder/cold days of the year.
- Suitable for daily wear? Phew ... difficult ... I would rather save it for the evening (after 6 pm). Would be a shame for the noble DNA it exudes :-)
- Recommendation? No question about it - YES! For 125€ it feels like a steal.
Simona23
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