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    The Queen of Sheba vs. Maïssa

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    Maïssa by Maïssa Parfums bottle

    Maïssa

    Maïssa Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2020
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    The Queen of Sheba rates higher with the community, while Maïssa projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Queen of Sheba vs. Maïssa
    The Queen of ShebaMaïssa
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152020
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Queen of Sheba

    Fruity
    Floral
    Tobacco
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Musky
    Tuberose
    Powdery

    Maïssa

    Woody
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Coconut
    Citrus
    Patchouli
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    OsmanthusJasmine
    BergamotCoconutClove
    Heart
    Egyptian narcissusRoseTuberose
    OrchidPatchouliGuaiac Wood
    Base
    VetiverCedarwood
    Tonka BeanVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Queen of Sheba vs. Maïssa
    The Queen of ShebaMaïssa
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Osmanthus is the secret weapon here, bringing a unique fruity-floral facet that sets this apart from standard rose-and-jasmine compositions. The woods keep it grounded.The Queen of Sheba
    Some compositions hedge. This one doesn't. The coconut-vanilla pairing could be obvious, except the orchid won't let it. Cool florals collide with warm cream until you're not sure which direction.Maïssa