Aroma M's newest fragrance, Geisha Marron, takes its inspiration not only from the scent of roasting chestnuts, but also from that even more widespread flavor of autumn of red and green leaves turning to brown (marron, in French). Brown is surely the most underserved color in all of perfumery. More than any other, it evokes the musty scent of succulent overripeness, of sweetness that dares to skirt the edge of seductive decay. That is Marron's most unique quality. Geisha Marron also gives a nod to French perfumery in its use of quintessential French ingredients - in this case, muguet - which joins forces with white Japanese magnolia and white chestnut blossom. But brown needs some sparkle to bring out the depth of its tones, hence the balancing addition of mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit
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Roasting Chestnuts, Muguet, Magnolia, White Chestnut Blossom, Mandarin, Bergamot, Grapefruit
Posted by Tania on 15th Aug 2016
Nothing gourmand about this to my nose. I don't get anything like roasted chestnuts or marron glace or even a warm, nutty note. This is all sharp, musky white floral and sharp citrus on me. Mostly a perfumey, sharp magnolia and sharp, lemony bergamot. Something keeps reminding me of cheap white musk in this as well, but I'm not often a huge fan of white florals and citrus to begin with.