Mahora (2000)
by Guerlain

This is a review for Mayotte, which some say is Mahora in a new bottle. I don't get a green opening, it is a neroli/floral blast from the get go, but the other notes match

That said, I "like" Mayotte, but for what I paid, I should love it. The tuberose/ylang-ylang/frangipani heart is lovely, causing me to think I like florals more than I realize, but I seem to become anosmic to it in minutes. Can't smell it on my wrist at all, but it lingers under my shirt. Unfortunately, sticking one's nose down the neck of one's own top to get a sniff would be considered horrendously bad manners.

I got the 4.1 oz (125 mL) "bee bottle" with no atomizer, along with a "complimentary" refillable purse spray bottle. I find dabbing some straight from the bottle onto a half a wad of cotton and tucking that into my bra does give the fragrance a little more presence.

Lesson learned: stay away from those scary sales assocs at Bergdorf's, and get a decant of anything pricey from The Perfumed Court and live with it for a few days before deciding on a purchase.

In some ways, Mayotte reminds me of Panthére de cartier, tho a bit creamier, plus PdC has better sillage and staying power. Maybe I'll layer and see what happens.

22nd August, 2011.

It's not something one should wear everyday as it is quite powerful but it's definitely not ordinary. Unisex certainly. It took me a while to grasp what it reminded me of. I think it's coconut macaroons straight out of the oven. A little goes a long way so it's a great investment if you can get your hands on a small bottle.

4th May, 2011.

I love this!
Mahora is a mix between Organza (the sexy side) and Champs Elysees (the summer touch). The sandalwood and vetiver in the base are prominents, but well balanced with the vanila notes and the ylang-ylang, this combination makes Mahora a strong and feminine fragrance.


Mahora's sillage is outstanding!

28th January, 2011.

Mahora is rich and privileged and classy. With her you are going to have fun and laugh and feel so lucky and precious and so beautiful today. Mahora!

15th November, 2009.

I think this is what you could classify as a 'hot mess'. It's just a little bit too much of everything, too much tuberose, too much vanilla, too much coconut, too bitter etc. When I first tried Mahora I felt like I was trying an 80's cast off, it's big and loud and not necessarily pleasant, that said I do quite enjoy it. The tropical flowers are overpowering but somehow attractive. It's a little hard to think when I would actually wear Mahora (stupid name btw), it's one of those scents you just put a spray or two on to enjoy when no one is looking, definitely a guilty pleasure.

10th November, 2009. (Last Edited: 29th November, 2009.)

Something round and woody, fruity and oriental under this green floral. Some people think this is death by tuberose, but I find it deep and anything but screechy. After a few minutes, this is not so much about white florals as it is about oriental base notes and fruit wood. A very fine EdP by Guerlain. Can this be worn by men? Be patient, men, and see how this dries down on your skin. If you are lucky, it might just work for you!

24th January, 2009.