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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.

₵1,650.00

Crafted & bottled
in Accra, Ghana

Worn by Icons,
Loved Globally

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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

3 of 5

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🤭!

MuniNovember 30, 2025

Verified purchase

As 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

LynFebruary 7, 2025

Verified purchase

Smells so good. The name speaks for itself.Truly a befitting perfume for an Empress

TimaDecember 14, 2024

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 50 meters after you pass by.

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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