Maroussia Slava Zaïtsev 1992

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Maroussia is a perfume by Slava Zaïtsev for women and was released in 1992. The scent is oriental-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.

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Top Notes	Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange blossom, Peach
Heart Notes	Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Orchid, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-ylang
Base Notes	Amber, Benzoin, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Cedar, Civet

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Scent

7.0 (353 Ratings)

Longevity

8.1 (253 Ratings)

Sillage

8.0 (249 Ratings)

Bottle

6.9 (264 Ratings)

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 02.09.2020.

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07/13/2020

Aelitha

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Aelitha

Helpful Review 14

Nostalgic mama qualities

Maroussia, my first cultural studies perfume purchase.
As a student of cultural studies, I am naturally interested in what is behind things and what the interdisciplinary web of a thing is made of.
I was immediately hooked on Maroussia: Representing generations of women who come from my homeland, advertised in Vogue, from the house of the designer for whom my aunt modelled in Soviet times...
The way he smells? Anyway, the main thing is to get closer to the silent trace of what this scent meant and still does today.

When the scent floated in the air for the first time, I recognized it immediately. Whoever wore it once was no longer part of my memory. But immediately I had the warm, heavy coat of my mother before my eyes, which she took off when she came home.
For some inexplicable reason, this fragrance reminds me of a safe place where the world is safe.

Sometimes I wear it myself, for example when melancholy haunts me and I want to stand up again. Or when it's the coldest day of the year.

4 Replies

02/02/2020

9
Scent 9
Longevity 10
Sillage 9
Bottle

Bergerbelge

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Bergerbelge

The vintage version...

... Thank God I still have stashed away in the dry cellar and she is: Wonderful!

Such a beautiful, warm, cuddly spicy, velvety scent. Totally inviting and also sensual, quite positively commented on me by some men.

A bit of incense and hippie, then again noble lady in silk robe, a few flowers and something minimal fresh. Oh, so beautiful!
Always reminds me of my Gothic/Metal - youth, because the good old Maroussia was my first "signature scent".

I don't like today's version by far, it lacks depth and facet, it also starts much too alcoholic - pungent, sillage is also much worse, also worse durability.

Well, there's a real sweetheart of the "ver-improved" - sad...

6 Replies

05/04/2018

5.5
Scent 10
Longevity 10
Sillage 9
Bottle

Wetterhex

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Wetterhex

A reminder of my teenage years

Oh, yes, the memory is still there, as if it was yesterday.
I must have been about 16 or 17 years old when this red bottle fell into my hands in a drugstore. It wasn't expensive, about 8 DM at that time.
I thought the bottle and the packaging were so pretty. Rich red and gold. Oriental-looking.
Fortunately, I tested it before My goodness, that was a strong smell Flowery, lush, sweet, pungent, all at once.
In vain I tried to wash off the scent. With every contact with water it got worse. I got a headache and towards evening I was really nauseous.
Since then, I've steered clear of Maroussia.

I lost track of him for a while. The other day I saw him, slightly changed, standing in a drugstore again. Bright red and gold. I could resist the temptation to test him again Maybe I'll be braver another time.

5 Replies

04/22/2018

8.5
Scent 9
Longevity 8
Sillage 7
Bottle

LadyAmunRa

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LadyAmunRa

Very helpful Review 15

Wicked Maroussia

Late last night was the time.
Maroussia should now be tested for going out.
First sprayer,caramba,it goes off right away.... fruity,but it goes very deep.
How should I describe it.
Spicy,bewitching,oriental Have the feeling that all the flowers mix with warm woody scents.
When I arrived in the car, the scent surrounded me and stayed with me during the whole drive. when I arrived at the party, I met countless people who were happy to see me over a cookie And they stuck with me, always looking for closeness Conclusion: For the fact that the fragrance lasts quite long and follows a trail, it seems to be pleasant Even after over 15 hours, it still holds up a little.
But one thing is clear, he is a bit wicked, even if in a positive sense ;)

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08/06/2016

9
Scent 8
Longevity 3
Sillage 4
Bottle

Chimidoro
23 Reviews

Chimidoro

In The Heat Of The Morning

Quite possibly my favorite orange blossom based scent.

Resinous, woody & creamy. Delectably sweet cinnamon, marzipan, orange blossom & sandalwood.

Tenacious, though with soft projection. Can last for up to 8 hours on my skin, albeit delicately, but I always apply three sprays per wrist to make it a little more noticeable.

Up close there's lots of amber and cinnamon in a rather biscuitty & edible way - subtly similar to almond biscotti. In the air, from a distance, this appears more powdery, fresh & floral.

The dominant orange blossom note is thankfully not too citrussy & certainly not overly fresh & sweet in a washing powder/fabric conditioner kind of way.
In the drydown the orange blossom is tapered by sweet amber/vanilla & smooth sandalwood.

As a couple of others elsewhere have noted, this shares some similarities with D&G's "red cap", but it's mostly alike in character/vibe. This is far, far softer and doesn't have the sharp, distinct coriander and basil notes that red cap boasts. So this could not replace red cap, by any means, but can be enjoyed thoroughly by fans of the latter - especially with this being so impressively purse-friendly.

This is a beautiful, feminine (womanly) creamy & woody orange blossom scent. I only wish it had more strength!

12/06/2013

6
Scent 7.5
Longevity 7.5
Sillage 7.5
Bottle

AmySourbutts
84 Reviews

AmySourbutts

Is Too Much Ever Enough?

I'm ambivalent about this fragrance. I like the spiciness of this, and I love orientals, but there's something that makes me wonder if I do, or even should, like this. Is it possible for a fragrance to be slightly kitsch? Perhaps it's too charming and pleasant for its own good, and therefore too much of a good thing, but can too much ever be enough? I feel that way about a lot of fragrances though. I love and loathe anything over the top because my tastes are always changing. I wanted to try this because I've always been fascinated by Russia, and Eastern Europe in general, though I've never been lucky enough to travel there. The bottle is so pretty, and I'm sure I'll spray this from time to time. Perhaps this is waiting to grow on me and will become a favourite. Despite being torn about this, I'd buy other Slava Zeitsev fragrances because this is so interesting.

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12/10/2012

3
Scent

Seatonica
21 Reviews

Seatonica

Russian lady wears damp fur coat and dusty corsage

It's her best coat, but it's musty and old fashioned. Pinned to the lapel is a dusty spray of rotting carnations and faded roses.

08/07/2012

7
Scent 7.5
Longevity 7.5
Sillage 5
Bottle

Missk
1165 Reviews

Missk

Top Review 9

A scent for a Russian Winter

Maroussia is everything that I'd imagine a Russian perfume to smell like. With the country's harsh weather during Winter, I'd most certainly choose to wear this beautiful, warm oriental during those days and at the same time find its richness quite delectable.

Maroussia is an oriental fragrance through and through. It's a touch sweeter than what I expected with rather heavy ylang ylang and carnation accords and spicy, smokey hints of amber, benzoin and vanilla.

The overall result is a spicy and powdery mish mash of florals and woodsiness. It's difficult to pin-point any particular note in the pyramid, but the composition, despite being confusing at times, is blended beautifully and really appeals to my nose.

I have surprised myself in the last few days by finding that sometimes hidden gems can be found on the discount shelves where I least expected them to be. It goes to show that drugstore scents are not to be knocked without prior testing. Who knows what you could find!

Maroussia lasts for an incredibly long time on my skin. It's the kind of scent I'd like to cuddle up to when the seasons change and the snow begins to fall. It smells a lot more expensive than what it's worth and for that I recommend it whole-heartedly.