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MW Jean d'Albret
Jean d'Albret

MW Jean d'Albret

Global rating
4.754 votes
Launched
1972
Made for
Female

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It was aimed at young career women, "women of action." By 1977, Jean d'Albret stopped producing perfumes and the brand was acquired by Orlane. The Orlane version of MW can be found as MW de Messire in various flacons.

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Accords

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Note photography: William Hogarth (Public domain) · Lou Stejskal (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons

From the encyclopedia

  • Contains Cubeb or Tailed pepper, a note found in only 6 fragrances
  • The newest Jean d'Albret in the encyclopedia, of 11

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Performance

Longevity

long lasting

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Sillage

strong

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Audience & value

Gender

more female

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Price value

ok

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Where it works

Climate

mediterranean and cold

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Season

autumn and winter

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How it lasts in our climate

Not enough reports yet on how MW Jean d'Albret lasts in our heat. If you have worn it, tell us — three taps.

OurScent’s verdict

Suits you if

  • you want a scent that lasts all day
  • you like a scent that is noticed
  • you want warmth for autumn and winter
  • you live somewhere cold

May not suit you if

  • you spend the day in a closed office or a crowd
  • you want it for a Gulf summer day

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Who made it

Jean d'Albret

The house

Jean d'Albret

1945–197211 in the index

The index holds 11 of its fragrances, released between 1945 and 1972. Its most-used accords are aromatic, fresh, floral.

In the index
11
Years released
1945–1972
Average rating
4.27
Signature accords
aromatic, fresh, floral

Questions about MW

Does MW last in the heat?
Our estimate from its composition, until enough readers vote: longevity “long lasting”, and it is better in mild weather and cold weather than on a hot summer day.
Who is MW for, and in which season?
The house makes it for women. From its accords, we estimate it is best in autumn and winter.

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