Ma Chérie
lavender up front, then powdery, settling into aromatic.
About
Ma Chérie by O Boticário is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Ma Chérie was launched in 1997. Top notes are Bergamot and Green Notes; middle note is Lavender; base notes are Musk, Powdery Notes and Sandalwood. Ma Chérie is light and delicate fragrance; a fragrance that represents a…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
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Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Ma Chérie smell like?
lavender up front, then powdery, settling into aromatic. Dominant accords: lavender, powdery, aromatic.
What notes are in Ma Chérie?
Top: Bergamot, Green Notes. Heart: Lavender. Base: Musk, Powdery Notes, Sandalwood.
How long does Ma Chérie last?
Wearers tag this as soft. Expect 2–4 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Ma Chérie loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Ma Chérie best for?
Spring is the top pick (36%). Summer is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Ma Chérie?
Day wear leads at 76%. Night is a secondary pick at 24%.
Is Ma Chérie for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 66% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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