Maine by MCMC Fragrances bottle
MCMC Fragrances

Maine

3.7/5 · 34 votes Feminine 2009
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.7/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day100
Night14
Summer79
Spring64
Fall21
Winter14
Our take

Maine by MCMC Fragrances takes the familiar garden rose and places it somewhere much wilder. The grass and clary sage push the flower toward a raw, herbal edge that feels untamed. Pine tree adds a sharp, resinous streak that cuts through the soft petals. Seaweed and the marine accord bring a damp, salty air to the blend, moving it far from a typical floral bouquet. Myrrh and musk ground the mix with a quiet, earthy weight. The result is a fragrance that smells like nature left to its own devices, where the greenery is just as important as the bloom.

Anne McClain composed a scent that captures a coastline in motion. The air feels cool and bright, filled with crushed leaves and crashing water. It suits someone who wants to wear a flower without the formality of a classic perfume. The rose here is content to be surrounded by tangled stems and wet earth. It is a companion for long walks on damp paths and for fresh air that moves through open windows. The myrrh keeps the scent from feeling fleeting or thin. You are standing on a wooden dock while the wind carries crushed pine needles and cold spray across your skin.

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