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Extrait de Parfum
The Empress
A tribute to powerful women: modern femininity, crowned.
A tribute to the strength and grace of women, inspired by the perfumer’s mother and wife. Crisp apple opens onto delicate lily and a warm amber base: a celebration of femininity, resilience and timeless beauty.
$165.00
Crafted & bottled
in Accra, Ghana
Worn by Icons,
Loved Globally
14-day
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Store your bottle somewhere cool and dark, away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight. Kept well, it will hold its character and its longevity for years.
shipping & Returns
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The Composition
The Top
A bright, jewelled opening — Calabrian bergamot and rose with a tart black-currant edge.
LONGEVITY
32h fabric · 16h skin
SILLAGE
Enormous
BEST WORN
Day/Night
SEASON
Best for all weather
The Inspiration
For the women who carry us.
The Empress is a tribute to the women who shaped Yusif’s life, his mother and his wife, and to feminine strength everywhere. It opens on a burst of crisp apple, all vitality and joy, before a heart of delicate lily brings elegance and depth, and a warm amber base wraps everything in comfort and quiet strength. It is femininity given real backbone.
Hand-composed and finished in Accra, it is more than a scent. It is a story of women who rise above adversity and shape legacies of courage and grace, made to be worn proudly by anyone carrying one of their own
In Motion
How to Wear It
The Ritual
Florals on the pulse
Wrists and neck let the white florals open in full.
Let the leather rise
Give it time; the base turns the bouquet elegant and lasting.
Day or evening
Refined enough to carry from the office to dinner.
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Reviews
What collectors say
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5 reviews for The Empress
The Perfumer
Why I made This
I made The Empress for the women who raised and shaped me, my mother and my wife, and for every woman who carries strength quietly. Crisp apple for vitality, lily for grace, amber for the warmth underneath it all. This one is among the most personal things I have made. Wear it proudly. Your journey is your crown.
meiZongoJnr
Yusif meizongo Jnr
Founder & master perfumer
Before you buy
Questions, answered
Is it a soft floral?
It opens soft and bright, but a leather-musk base gives it real strength.
Who is it for?
Composed pour femme, as a tribute to strong women, though florals-with-backbone wear widely.
When should I wear it?
Versatile day to night, and lovely in any weather.
How does it relate to the perfumer?
It's inspired by his mother and wife, among the most personal scents in the line.
How far does it project?
Enormous. It leaves a trail roughly 150 meters after you pass by.
Authentic & Original
Composed in-house by an IPF-certified perfumer.
Worldwide Shipping
We ship to all countries around the world
Easy Returns
14 days on unopened bottles.
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Muni –
Verified Purchase“The Empress” is definitely on my list of favorites now! I loved it the minute I wore it, but I Wanted to see how lasting it was and it truly didn’t disappoint! It lasted on my clothes all day yesterday and I certainly felt like an Empress🤭!
Lyn –
Verified PurchaseAs a fragrance fanatic, I’m always on the lookout for exciting new brands, and I’m especially keen to discover more fragrance houses owned by people of color. I’m so proud to see Maison Yusuf representing Ghanaian perfumery on the world stage. I also value clear, concise and practical information – the notes, longevity, sillage, how it wears and, of course, my husband’s opinion. Here’s my review:
This fragrance embodies every word of what the description describes. It’s a captivating blend; the first impression is a honeyed citrus floral, and it just unfolds beautifully from there.
* **Sillage:Moderate. It is noticeable but not overwhelming.
* **Longevity:Impressive. Lasted from 9 am to 3:30 pm on my skin.
* **Gender:Feminine.
* **Skin Sensitivity: Required a layer of Vaseline due to skin sensitivity.
* **Layering:EOS Vanilla Cashmere lotion worked well. Good layering options are slightly scented (floral, Sandalwood, or vanilla) to fragrance-free, so as not to compromise the beautifully blended scent.
* **Husband’s Rating:9/10
Tima –
Verified PurchaseSmells so good. The name speaks for itself.Truly a befitting perfume for an Empress
Terry Magnus –
Verified PurchaseGot this for my wife because of the story behind it. And I have never loved any perfume on her more. This is a master piece every man should purchase for his woman.
Kofi Adjei –
Verified PurchaseA masterpiece fit for a Queen. The Empress by Maison Yusif leaves a long lasting impression in the hearts and minds of every beautiful & precious femme perfume lover!! Explore made in Ghana fragrance Shop @ Maison Yusif today. This fragrance is so indulging and captivating. No man can stand a woman who wears The Empress Maison Yusif