Maitresse (2006)
by Agent Provocateur

Top notes are very seductive, but the warm floral aldehydes win out and blend into the deeper notes. Leather note very suble. Very complex fragrance with and "older" feel. Does not seem like something launched in 2006. Very romantic and for special occasions, but for any time a woman wants confidence and to feel attractive.

I love this scent! It is Very Sexy and Erotic yet subtle. It's not one of those frangrances that SCREAM at you but instead slowly draws you in and doesn't let you go. To date, this is #1 on my favorites list.

A darker, incensed rose fragrance with excellent longevity. It took about half an hour to "kick in", as it were, but once it did, it was a rich, heady experience. It has the same kind of feel as Agent Provocateur EDP in the pink egg bottle, but this is far longer-lasting and less brazen. It is by no means demure, but it is smoother and a little less loud. Very enjoyable, but there are other roses that I enjoy yet more, so I did not consider Maitresse to be bottle-worthy. If you like roses, particularly with a bit of spice to it, give this one a sample-try.

Maitresse opens with a strong aldehydic white floral accord – jasmine and ylang-ylang predominating: It’s an impressive accord and even a bit startling: It’s difficult to describe, but there’s both a bit of darkness and more than a bit of sultriness in the white floral accord... must be the aldehydes, and I find the whole accord interesting because of the inherent conflict between its intellectual depth and its sensual come-hitherness. The florals continue into the heart notes with an added rose and violet, which make it even a little more sensual. The drydown almost goes overboard with powder and incense and musk. In a sense it is way too powdery and in another sense, the amount of powder makes it more boudoir-ish. I like the fragrance – it has drama, is feminine and quite sensual…...

Maitresse is a little more fresh compared to Eau Emotionelle, it is also a little more conservative, and also lacks a bit of personality. This is on my skin, of course. I do prefer Eau Emotionelle, it is so joyfull. - As we all have different skins, try out your own favourite!

Sexy, lingering and rather retro. My fella bought it for me for xmas on the understanding it was never to leave the house.