What does Maroussia smell like?

Maroussia was launched in 1992. Top notes are Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Heliotrope, iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civet, Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

Where is maroussia made?

Product Information

Product dimensions ‎5.08 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm; 268 Grams
Item Weight ‎268 g
Manufacturer ‎Jaipore Enterprises Pty Ltd
ASIN ‎B000E7YKGE
Country of origin ‎Belgium

How much is eau de toilette?

5, the Eau de Parfum costs $115 for a 3.4 ounce bottle (or $33.82 per ounce), while the Eau de Toilette costs $90 for a 3.4 ounce bottle (or $26.47 per ounce).

What is civet in perfume?

The cause of the furor is an oil secreted by the animal—the oil is also called civet—that is used commercially as a fixative in the manufacture of various perfumes, including, again most notably, Chanel No. 5.

How many times do you spray eau de toilette?

If you don’t know how many sprays of fragrance should you do, check the perfume concentration of your fragrance. If you have some light and refreshing Eau de Cologne or Eau de Toilette, make 3-4 sprays without any worries. But if you have some intensive and heavy Eau de Parfum or Perfume, make 1-2 sprays.

Is urine used in perfume?

Many fragrance-makers now use a synthetic replacement or turn to hyraceum, from the hyrax, whose viscous urine, once compacted and fossilized, hardens into a rocklike material with a sensual, earthy scent. *This article originally appeared in the December 9, 2013 issue of New York Magazine.

Does Chanel No 5 contain civet?

Chanel stopped using civet in 1998 in No. 5 for animal rights reasons, replacing it with a synthetic version (though you can still buy vintage).