Maroussia is the first fragrance by the Russian designer Slava Zaitsev. Maroussia is a beautiful female Russian name: Marusja or Maria. The perfume is intensive oriental with the rich floral heart and woody – balmy base. It is not very popular in Russia but it is praised by the western critics as well as buyers. Aldehydes bergamot orange blossom and peach are at the top notes; heliotrope jasmine rose lily-of-the-valley orchid iris tuberose and ylang-ylang in the heart; and amber benzoin cedar civet musk sandalwood Tonka bean and vanilla at the base. The perfume was made in 1992.