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Zeste & Musc

2009 · For women · Spicy

Zeste & Musc by MaxMara was launched in 2009, a spicy fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by fresh spicy, citrus and floral. Key notes: Pepper, Freesia and Nutmeg.

At a glance

Dominant accordsfresh spicy, citrus, floral
Key notesPepper, Freesia, Nutmeg, Magnolia
Community rating3.98/5 from 162 votes

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Accord profile

fresh spicy20%citrus18%floral16%musky14%powdery12%woody10%aromatic9%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Zeste & Musc by MaxMara (2009) opens with a bright, effervescent burst of bergamot and mandarin orange. The citrus is sharp and sparkling, quickly met by a spicy heart of pepper, nutmeg, freesia, and magnolia. This combination creates a fresh, spicy floral character that is both energizing and slightly warm. As it dries down, the base of musk and cedar emerges, lending a soft, powdery, and woody foundation that lingers close to the skin.

This oriental floral is ideal for collectors who appreciate a balance of zesty freshness and cozy musk. The prominent fresh spicy and citrus accords make it a great choice for daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. The musk and cedar base adds enough depth for evening, while the powdery facet gives it a vintage-leaning elegance. It suits women who enjoy clean, spicy-floral scents with a musky finish. As a discontinued gem from the late 2000s, it offers a unique snapshot of that era's fragrance trends.

中文簡介

MaxMara Zeste & Musc(2009)以佛手柑與柑橘的明亮果香開場,隨即轉入胡椒、肉荳蔻、小蒼蘭與木蘭的辛辣花香。基調的麝香與雪松帶來柔軟粉質與木質餘韻,整體是清新辛辣的東方花香。適合喜愛柑橘與麝香平衡的收藏家,日常或春夏使用皆宜,粉質感增添復古優雅。

Reference data

HouseMaxMara
NameZeste & Musc
Launched2009
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familySpicy
Notes recorded8
Accords7

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Zeste & Musc?

Zeste & Musc by MaxMara: top notes are Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; heart notes are Pepper, Freesia, Nutmeg and Magnolia; base notes are Musk and Cedar.

What accords does Zeste & Musc have?

The dominant accords recorded for Zeste & Musc are fresh spicy (100.0%); citrus (88.3%); floral (80.3%); musky (70.5%); powdery (58.8%).

When was Zeste & Musc launched?

Zeste & Musc by MaxMara was first released in 2009.

What does Zeste & Musc smell like?

Zeste & Musc is recorded as a spicy fragrance, centred on Pepper, Freesia and Nutmeg.

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