Maya Orn

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015
Moderate
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Maya by ORN is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women. Maya was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Amandine Clerc-Marie. Top notes are Lemon, Geranium and Artemisia; middle notes are Rose, Saffron and Labdanum; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Composition Profile

citrus 100%
aromatic 85%
fresh spicy 70%
rose 60%
herbal 50%
woody 40%
warm spicy 35%
oud 30%
amber 25%
metallic 20%

About the Perfumer

Amandine Clerc-Marie

Amandine Clerc-Marie

Amandine Clerc-Marie is a French perfumer who trained at Givaudan and now works as a senior perfumer at Symrise. Her style often balances fresh, transparent accords with soft floral or citrus notes, creating versatile and wearable compositions. She is known for developing Angel Schlesser Pour Elle and its flankers, as well as the fruity-floral Scent Of Kiss My Heart for Armand Basi.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Lemon Lemon
Geranium Geranium
Artemisia Artemisia

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Rose Rose
Saffron Saffron
Labdanum Labdanum

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Patchouli Patchouli
Unique Character

Maya Orn by ORN offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Maya Orn embodies the distinctive style of ORN while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Maya Orn

Essence

To wear Maya Orn is to embrace an olfactory paradox-warm yet elusive, opulent yet restrained. This fragrance, with its interplay of amber, vanilla, and spice, does not announce itself brashly but lingers like a half-remembered dream. The person who chooses it is no stranger to the dance between presence and mystery, between passion and control. They are, at their core, an embodiment of The Lover archetype-not in its shallow, romanticized form, but as a seeker of beauty, depth, and connection in all things.

The Lover does not merely exist-they experience. Life is not a series of tasks but a sensory tapestry, woven with textures, scents, and emotions. For them, Maya Orn is not just a perfume but an extension of their philosophy: beauty should be felt, not just seen. They are drawn to the richness of life-fine fabrics, the slow burn of aged whiskey, the melancholy of a Chopin nocturne. Their tastes are refined but never ostentatious; they prefer the weight of a well-bound book to the glare of a screen, the intimacy of candlelight to the sterility of fluorescents.

Their style is deliberate, a quiet rebellion against the disposable. They might favor tailored silhouettes in deep hues, fabrics that whisper rather than shout-cashmere, silk, aged leather. There is an elegance to them, but also an undercurrent of sensuality. They know the power of suggestion, the allure of what is withheld.

Style & Aesthetic

They are not the type to settle into routine. Their home is a sanctuary, filled with carefully chosen objects-antique mirrors, worn Persian rugs, a well-stocked bar where friends linger into the night. They host dinners where conversation matters more than the food, though the food is always exquisite.

Professionally, they thrive in fields that allow for creativity and expression-perhaps as an artist, a curator, a writer, or even a strategist who understands human desire. They are not suited for rigid corporate structures unless they can bend them to their will.

Philosophy & Values

For this individual, existence is not about accumulation but immersion. They reject the modern cult of speed and distraction, preferring instead to savor moments, relationships, and ideas. Their values are rooted in authenticity-they despise artifice, though they themselves are not immune to its temptations.

They believe in love, but not the sentimental kind. Their love is fierce, demanding, sometimes even ruthless. They seek partners who can match their intensity, who understand that passion is not just romance but also conflict, challenge, and growth. Their relationships are deep but complicated; they do not suffer fools, yet they are drawn to those who intrigue them, even if those people are flawed.

Shadow

Yet, like all archetypes, The Lover has a shadow. Their pursuit of beauty can tip into hedonism-a need to drown in sensation, to escape the mundane at any cost. They may struggle with restlessness, always chasing the next thrill, the next intoxication, whether in art, love, or experience.

There is also a melancholic streak. The Lover feels deeply, and with that depth comes sorrow. They are prone to nostalgia, to longing for moments that have passed or loves that have faded. At their worst, they may become mired in regret, paralyzed by the weight of their own emotions.

Conclusion

The Maya Orn wearer is a paradox-both grounded and ephemeral, both sensual and intellectual. They live at the intersection of pleasure and meaning, always searching, always feeling. Their greatest strength is their capacity for passion; their greatest weakness is their refusal to be satisfied with anything less than the sublime.

They are, in the end, a reminder that life is not merely to be endured but to be tasted, in all its bitterness and sweetness. And in that tasting, they find-if only fleetingly-what it means to be truly alive.