A Ticket to Paris with Maissa Parfums

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Maissa Parfums Paris may be one of the best hidden treasures in niche fragrance today. The attention to craftsmanship and materials sets this Parisian house apart. From stunning gilded caps to hand polished bottles, there is no stone unturned in the aesthetics. Luxury, opulence, and refinement are your pleasure to behold and spritz. Maissa Paris is a product of Eastern and Western influences and a master class in perfumery. Maissa takes immense pride and joy in creating a lingering scent experience. Maissa’s craftsmanship is in the house’s love and passion. Its respect for the olfactive experience is bar none. Make a travel size (or bottle) of Maissa Paris yours today with one of several LUXSB exclusive scents: Jardin Sicilian, L’Amour Eternal, Oud Bourbon, Jawhara, and Destin Des Anges.

L’Amour Eternal (Eternal Love)

L’Amour Eternal (Eternal Love) is more than a romantic notion. It is a scent journey into the storied Moulin Rouge cabaret and a couple whose take on the Quadrille became a fiery hot Can Can dance. Hence the inspiration for this fruity-floral housed in a redhot fluted bottle. The nose of the scent is Sofia Bardelli. This is not a shy or reticent frag, but an explosion of notes. Top notes: Mango, Nectarine, Apricot, Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin. Middle notes: Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Magnolia, Violet. Base notes: White Musk. Vanilla, Caramel, Ambroxan.

Jardin Sicilian (or Sicilian Garden)

Jardin Sicilian (or Sicilian Garden) whisks you away to the South of France sans passport or plane ticket. A Mediterranean inspired scent, it encompasses citrus, woody, and fresh elements. Enjoy the all-year-round vibrant sunny luminosity and set your spirit free with top notes of lime, bergamot, and grapefruit. Middle notes of white wood, patchouli, and vetiver and Base notes of ambroxan complete the effervescent blend.

Oud Bourbon

Try Oud Bourbon for an Oriental fragrance to round out your Fall scent wardrobe. Richly sweet vanilla absolute is wrapped in a blanket of woodsy patchouli and oud. All the elements of a gourmand are here for those occasional sweet tooth cravings. This is also a well-done oud and unisex offering. Top notes: Caramel, Coconut, Aniseed. Middle notes: Violet, Patchouli. Base notes: Vanilla Absolute, Amber, Oud.

Jawhara

Jawhara as a scent has enough mystery and intrigue to transport you to the gates of the Orient. The woody oriental scent is sweet as it is sensuous. Orange Blossom and exotic fruit with patchouli essence and vanilla have a prominent role in the attractive composition bursting with magnetism. Top notes: Orange Blossom Absolute, Exotic Fruits. Middle notes: Sambac Jasmine Absolute, White Wood, Patchouli Essence. Base notes: Vanilla Absolute, Ambroxan. Destin Des Anges (Destiny of the Angels) is the essence of a woman in scent form. This mysterious gourmand is made of everything sweet and alluring. If sweet is on your scent wish list this holiday season, Maissa Paris doesn’t disappoint in this incredibly desirable niche selection. Top notes: Caramel, Chocolate, Orange. Middle notes: Tonka Bean Absolute, Patchouli Essence. Vanilla Absolute, Ambroxan. Maissa is sure to become your newest fragrance obsession!

Destin Des Anges (Destiny of the Angels)

Destin Des Anges (Destiny of the Angels) is the essence of a woman in scent form. This mysterious gourmand is made of everything sweet and alluring. If sweet is on your scent wish list, Maissa Paris doesn’t disappoint in this incredibly desirable niche selection. Top notes: Caramel, Chocolate, Orange. Middle notes: Tonka Bean Absolute, Patchouli Essence. Vanilla Absolute, Ambroxan. Maissa Parfums is sure to become your newest fragrance obsession!

Mancera Tonka Cola: LUXSB's Newest Cola Scent Selection

By: LUXSB Staff - Wednesday March 1, 2023

2 min read

When just any scent won't do, try something fizzier, effervescent and a take on a classic. Try a dive into a cola scent, Mancera Tonka Cola, the newest addition to the LUXSB roster of fragrance selections. Tonka Cola is bold, warm, and incorporates what is best about cola, but with the bespoke touch Mancera Paris is known for. Hold the bubbly and grab a bottle of this so-good fragrance from a LUXSB niche favorite!

Mancera Tonka Cola

Tonka Cola is a new release from the house of Mancera Paris. An amber spicy combo, this is a warm/spicy interpretation of cola scents and a singularly gourmand experience. It's the best of cherry colas but reinterpreted for a discerning audience who wants a mature approach to sweet, cola, and warm gourmand scents. This scent would be just as befitting a formal event as an evening out with the squad.

Tonka Cola begins its scent journey with top notes of cherry, cinnamon, Sicilian lemon, and nutmeg. The cherry here is a juicy ripe version. Add the middle notes of Coca Cola, Indonesian patchouli, and orange blossom for an herbal and floral touch on the drydown. Base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, benzoin, and labdanum are balmy, warm, sweet elements that close out the scent.

Make a unique scent impression with Mancera's Tonka Cola from LUXSB and leave your friends wondering where you found your new fragrance!

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Parfums de Marly: Exquisite French Luxury in Fragrance

By: LUXSB Staff - Friday February 24, 2023

3 min read

When you want the very best in ultra-luxurious fragrance, look no further than the house of Parfums de Marly. You have probably seen the line in the most exclusive department stores or heard about it from its legions of obsessed fans. Maybe you stumbled upon it while traveling to international destinations such as France, where the brand is made. The brand boasts precious high-quality ingredients while keeping true to French perfumery traditions. Parfums de Marly (PDM) is not afraid to go outside the lines in defining its "art de vivre" of Chateau de Marly, a place of grandiose pleasures and inspiration of the 18th century made for the modern man or woman. A few defining scents from the house are Layton, Herod, Oriana, and Delina.

Parfums de Marly Layton

Layton is in simple terms, a ravishing masterpiece in fragrance with a complex scent profile that just works. This masculine-leaning EDP incorporates top notes of apple, lavender, bergamot, and mandarin orange for a crisp opening. The heart consists of florals: geranium, violet, and jasmine with impressive longevity. The base notes of vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood, pepper, patchouli, and guaiac wood leave an impression and delightful sillage trail. Its substantial blue bottle features a duo of horses flanking a crest which Parfums de Marly is known for. Layton should rank high on the list of must-try scents. It is appropriate for any season.

Parfums de Marly Herod

For something a bit deeper and richer but equally addictive, Herod is another highly recommended men's fragrance, perfect for fall and winter use. Herod is characterized by a diverse composition, with a punch of charred vanilla. This EDP features on-top notes of cinnamon and pepper. The heart is comprised of tobacco leaf, incense, ciste, and osmanthus. Notes of vanilla pod, musk, woody accord, and patchouli are the finishing touch for this luxurious expression.

Parfums de Marly Oriana

For women, Parfums de Marly's gourmand fruity floral selection Oriana is guaranteed to inspire an eternally youthful spark with its subtle playful accords. Oriana is pretty without compromising attention to detail and layers of texture. Top notes of mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit are a blast of fresh and citrus. Heart notes of orange blossom, blackcurrant, raspberry are the essence of Oriana. Base notes of marshmallow and chantilly cream are the sweetness and fluff of dreams. Ambrette and musk ground and add sensuality to the composition.

Parfums de Marly Delina

Parfums de Marly's Delina has several sides and unique incarnations. Delina is as elegant a floral as you can find. This composition balances both the softness of a floral and the bubbly effervescence of frolicking through the lushest gardens of France. Top notes of rhubarb, lychee, bergamot essence Turkish rose, peony, and vanilla notes are the heart of the scent and maintain a presence throughout. Base notes of cashmeran, musk, and vetiver blend well and allow lighter notes to shine above.

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Frosting on Top: Vanilla Cake by Montale

By: LUXSB Staff - Monday December 5, 2022

1 min read

Sugary sweet confections in the kitchen are tempting and delicious. They are whimsical, delightful as falling snowflakes and the soft glow of a fireplace. Comforting baked scents remind us of home and of being a child at heart. Vanilla Cake by Montale is definitely one of those vanilla scents that you never get enough of. Perfect for fans of vanilla fragrances, it is the definition of all things creamy, whipped, and frothy. Like the best frosting you've ever eaten, but make it wearable. It is the perfect vanilla fragrance for this season when comforting gourmand scents balance us with positivity, joy, and coziness.

Vanilla Cake is an amber vanilla composition and the epitome of gourmand. Every complimentary note is also gourmand. Notes of meringue, milk, almond, Madagascar vanilla, and caramel are decadent and creamy goodness. It's a cake with spun sugar, milk, and vanilla on top.

Montale Vanilla Cake

For those ultra-sweet scent fans, Montale's Vanilla Cake doesn't disappoint. Enjoy all the cake you can spray. You don't have to share this dessert with anyone else!

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