11
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Ma Griffe
feminine
Ma Griffe by Carven is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Ma Griffe was launched in 2013. Top notes are Gardenia, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Rose; base notes are Vetiver, Styrax, Musk and Tonka Bean.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
47%
Win
77%
Spr
40%
Sum
89%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
47%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
267 votes
3.77
Love it
6926%
Like it
12948%
OK
83%
Dislike
6022%
Hate it
10%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Ma Griffe by Carven is widely recognized by the r/fragrance community as a quintessential vintage chypre and an important foundational fragrance in the genre. The community holds it in high regard as a classic example of 20th-century chypre perfumery that carries significant nostalgic and emotional value for many wearers, though vintage bottles are preferred over modern formulations.
Strengths
- Classic chypre structure with excellent oakmoss and labdanum balance
- Considered a foundational vintage fragrance with timeless appeal
- Evokes nostalgia and emotional connections to family memories
- Well-blended composition that exemplifies the chypre genre
Weaknesses
- Potential reformulation concerns with vintage formulations being superior
- Can be difficult to find in original vintage versions
- May feel dated or less relevant to modern fragrance preferences
Best for
Vintage fragrance collectorsNostalgia-driven wearClassic feminine eleganceFamily heirloom appreciation
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
