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BERDOUES

Maasaï Mara

Name: Maasaï Mara
Brand: BERDOUES
Price: 76.26 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$76.26

€65

Description

Launched in 2017 as part of the Grands Crus / Coleur Grand Cru collection, Maasaï Mara is a unisex fragrance inspired by the wild, untamed African landscape of the Maasai Mara. It’s designed to evoke a warm, spicy, aromatic journey with honeyed facets and earthy-green herbal touches. Type: Unisex · Family: Ambery Oriental / Green

Scent Profile

Fruity

Warm Spicy

Sweet

Ambery

Woody

Herbal

Notes

Top Notes

Bitter Orange

Chamomile

Middle Notes

Dried Fruits

Plum

Artemisia

Rose

Base Notes

Cinnamon

Benzoin

Labdanum

Vanilla

Patchouli

Buchu

Agathosma

About BERDOUES

Berdoues is a historic French fragrance house founded in Toulouse in 1902, renowned for over a century of perfumery savoir-faire passed down through four generations. Revitalized under the creative direction of Sophie Berdoues, the brand blends heritage and modernity, crafting perfumes that celebrate both French artistry and global inspiration. Its acclaimed Collection Grands Crus embodies this vision, with each fragrance built around rare natural ingredients sourced from around the world, telling stories of travel, culture, and authenticity.

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Perfumer

Philippe Romano

Philippe Romano is a French perfumer trained at ISIPCA in Versailles and part of the dsm-firmenich (formerly Mane) perfumery team. With decades of experience, he has created fragrances for both designer and niche houses, including Berdoues, Masaki Matsushima, and Molinard, as well as successful mainstream launches. Romano is known for his ability to balance freshness, elegance, and emotional depth, often blending Mediterranean influences with contemporary French style.

Reviews

4.5

Excellent8 reviews

BERDOUES

4.5/5 • 8 reviews

Community Insights

Maasaï Mara by BERDOUES receives praise for its warm, sweet, spicy character and excellent longevity, making it a cozy choice for colder months. Reviewers enjoy its smooth, unisex blend but note it may lack distinctiveness compared to similar spicy-sweet fragrances, and some find the opening slightly unusual. Overall, it's recognized as a comforting, approachable scent with broad appeal for fans of gourmand and oriental styles.

Pros

Excellent longevity and projection: Users consistently highlight that Maasaï Mara lasts many hours with a noticeable scent trail, often calling it 'incredibly long-lasting' and 'intense even after hours.'

Unisex versatility: The fragrance is regarded as smooth and appealing for both men and women, suitable for a wide variety of wearers.

Cozy composition: Reviewers appreciate the blend of vanilla, cinnamon, dried fruits, and labdanum, which creates a comforting and warm scent ideal for autumn and winter.

Cons

Limited uniqueness: Multiple users feel that the scent profile resembles other spicy-tonka or cherry winter fragrances and does not stand out for depth or individuality.

Challenging opening: Some mention a 'strange' or herbal initial spray—the first 20 minutes can be off-putting before the fragrance settles into its pleasant, sweet-spicy heart.

Comparisons

Similar to Khaltat Night and Brecourt Farah: Many reviewers compare Maasaï Mara's sweet-spicy profile and performance to these scents, though note those alternatives may have more complexity.

Reminds reviewers of Dior Fève Délicieuse: Users acknowledge overlapping vanilla-tonka and cherry-like facets, with Fève Délicieuse usually described as richer and more distinctive in character.