Fragrance Collection

A Discovery Of Self

Ten fragrances, one journey, from chains to crowns.

Ten fragrances, 8ml each, in one deeply emotional journey through scent and history. Inspired by the transatlantic slave trade, it honours the resilience, strength and triumph of Black people: a testament to rising from chains to crowns.

₵1,550.00

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Crafted & bottled
in Accra, Ghana

Worn by Icons,
Loved Globally

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The Inspiration

From chains to crowns.

A Discovery of Self is a journey through scent and history, inspired by the transatlantic slave trade and made to honour the resilience, strength and triumph of Black people. Its ten fragrances, 8ml each, move through every olfactive world in turn: floral, fruity, oriental, oudy, leathery, fresh, warm-spicy, animalic and gourmand. Together they carry a single story, the rise from chains to crowns.

Crafted in Ghana and worn by the world, it is more than a discovery of scents. It is a discovery of self and heritage, and of what true niche perfumery can be.

In Motion

How to Wear It

The Ritual

One scent at a time

Wear a different vial each day to learn what speaks to you.

Note your favourites

Keep track; the set is the easiest way to find your full-bottle signature.

Follow the story

Each fragrance is a chapter. Let the journey from chains to crowns unfold.

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Reviews

3 of 5

Verified purchase

Gorgeous presentation. Securely packaged. An excellent way to discover all of your favorite Maison Yusif fragrances. My favorite is Leather to Excellence and El Patron is a close second!

C. DiazSeptember 13, 2026

Verified purchase

Best and Ideal for those that wants to explore and find their signature scent in the process. Well, I discovered mine in the second week!❤️

Kweku ArhinJuly 20, 2026

Verified purchase

Hidden Gem of Fragrance
I own a lot of colognes niche, designer, you name it but Maison Yusuf? This takes the cake. Every single scent I've tried has been nothing short of phenomenal. The compliments don't stop it's honestly become a daily thing.
In no particular order: The Empress, The Apex, The Vatican, and Deeper Than Words, to name an few are all fire!
Each one has its own personality classy, powerful, seductive, and unforgettable.
The quality, projection, and longevity rival (and in many cases, surpass) the so-called "luxury" brands out there.
The only downside? I get genuinely conflicted every morning about which masterpiece to wear because they're all that good.
Maison Yusuf isn't just a fragrance house... it's an experience. If you know, you know.

JoeOctober 26, 2025

A word from the perfumer

I didn't set out to just box ten fragrances together. I wanted to build a journey, one that carries our story from chains to crowns, moving through every world I know how to make, floral to gourmand, oud to leather. Each one is a chapter. Put them on, one by one, and let them lead you somewhere. This is a discovery of scent, and of self.

meiZongoJnr

Yusif meizongo Jnr

Founder & master perfumer

Before you buy

Questions, answered

What's in the set?

Ten 8ml fragrances spanning the house's full range: Tulaale, The Vatican, Bad Influence, Supernova, Deeper Than Words, The Empress, ExclYusif, Déjà Vu, Leather to Excellence and El Patron.

Is this a good place to start?

Yes. It's the ideal introduction to Maison Yusif before choosing a full bottle.

Are these full-strength?

Yes. Full-strength juice in 8ml travel sizes, not diluted testers.

What's the story behind it?

It's themed on resilience and triumph: ‘from chains to crowns’.

Authentic & Original

Composed in-house by an IPF-certified perfumer.

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We ship to all countries around the world

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48 hours on unopened bottles.

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