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Mauboussin M Generation by Mauboussin — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Mauboussin M Generation by Mauboussin

Mauboussin· 2010· Eau de Parfum

Mauboussin M Generation

7.761Typically ~$35

Bay leaf at first spray; cedar is what stays on skin.

SpicySmokyWoodyResinousSweet

Perfumer: Henri Bergia, Claire Chambert

Scent profile

Top notes

Bay leaf Ginger Pepper Nutmeg Bergamot

Heart notes

Frankincense Cinnamon Orris root Jasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Base notes

Cedar Gaiac wood Labdanum Sandalwood

When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

63%

Summer

47%

Fall

100%

Day

79%

Night

100%

Where

Office

74%

Casual

85%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

89%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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Sport

35%