"The essence is that I want to convey a feeling of nature, nobility, and stone, and that's exactly what MAVKA carries. A Mavka is a character from Slavic mythology, a forest spirit or mermaid in the form of a beautiful girl. She can be both beautiful and dangerous, capable of causing storms and stealing life forces."
Olga Herceg · Nutrition and Product Expert
MAVKA eau de parfum is a warm floral amber perfume for women, created around luminous pear, toasted hazelnut, smoky frankincense, saffron, velvety rose, jasmine, sandalwood and vanilla [1,2]. The scent opens with brightness, becomes richly floral, then settles into a smooth, enveloping base. Inspired by Amouage Guidance, MAVKA is designed as a distinctive fragrance in its own right, with a story rooted in freedom, confidence and feminine allure [1,3]. Begin with the 2ml discovery vial or choose the 100ml bottle as your signature scent.
Warm floral-amber, inspired by Amouage Guidance [2]
Concentration
Eau de Parfum, 25% fragrance oil
Sizes
Discover 2ml | Full size 100ml
Wear time
Approx. 6 to 8 hours
Best for
Sampling, signature-scent wear and fragrance gifting
A luxurious floral amber signature. Pear and hazelnut bring light and softness, while frankincense, saffron and flowers add depth before a creamy, resinous dry down [2].
Created for women. MAVKA balances luminous fruit and flowers with sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla and labdanum for an assured, feminine finish [2].
Two considered sizes. Meet the fragrance through the 2ml discovery vial, then choose the 100ml bottle when you are ready to make it your signature.
A memorable story. The Mavka inspiration brings together natural beauty, confidence and an untamed edge [1].
Warmth without an oud led composition. For women who enjoy the depth associated with an oud perfume but prefer florals and amber at the centre, MAVKA offers richness without making oud the defining note [2].
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Stage
Notes
Impression
Opening
Pear, hazelnut, frankincense
Luminous, softly gourmand and smoky
Heart
Saffron, rose, jasmine
Warm, floral and textured
Base
Sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla, labdanum
Creamy, ambery and resinous
The note structure above comes from the MAVKA fragrance brief [2]. Fragrance develops differently according to skin, application and environment, which is why the discovery vial is the clearest way to experience the complete progression before choosing the full bottle.
Size
Best for
2ml discovery vial
Trying the scent on your skin or adding to a gift
100ml bottle
Making MAVKA part of your fragrance wardrobe
MAVKA was developed in collaboration withOlga Herceg, Naturecan’s Nutrition and Product Expert and a Health & Nutrition Educator, who shaped the concept and story behind the fragrance [2,12]. She began teaching health and nutrition in 2020, and over time her guides and programmes grew into a brand of her own.
Years of explaining things clearly to women and turning what she knows into products people can use are why MAVKA is so open about what’s inside, with every ingredient listed on the box [1,12]. Wellbeing, for her, is something woven into the day, so a fragrance is part of the ritual, not just a finishing touch. That thinking runs from the name to the feeling the scent is meant to carry: natural, noble and a little untamed [2].
MAVKA's warm floral amber character grew out of Olga's vision of nature, nobility and quiet danger, built to stand as its own fragrance rather than a copy of anything else. Its scent direction sits within the same acclaimed niche territory as Amouage Guidance, one of the most decorated launches in modern floral-amber perfumery, though MAVKA was not built to replicate it note for note [2,3]. MAVKA remains an independent Naturecan fragrance, with its own name, story and presentation.
If your research includes perfume dupes, dupe perfumes or best dupe perfumes, treat those phrases as discovery terms rather than a description of MAVKA. This listing positions MAVKA as a luxury fragrance inspired by a recognisable scent direction. It does not claim that the products are identical.
Independent fragrance notice: MAVKA is an independent Naturecan fragrance. It is not made by, affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Amouage. Amouage and Guidance are trademarks of their respective owner. The reference is used only to describe the fragrance inspiration.
Spray once or twice onto pulse points such as the neck, wrists or behind the ears. Do not rub after application [1]. Let the fragrance settle before deciding whether you would like to add more.
1.Begin with one spray when using the 2ml discovery vial.
2.Apply to clean, dry skin and avoid the eye area.
3.Allow the opening to develop before adding another spray.
4.Store away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
5.Use externally only, keep out of reach of children and use within six months of opening [1].
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For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children [1]. Women who know they are sensitive to fragrance ingredients should review the final on pack declaration before use. UK and EU rules require specified cosmetic information and relevant fragrance allergen labelling [7,8].
[1] Naturecan (2026) NC x Olga Mavka Tuck Box. Supplied packaging artwork, dated 30 January 2026. Internal source supplied as NC x Olga Mavka Tuck Box.pdf. Not publicly available. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[2] Naturecan (2026) MAVKA product page outline and fragrance brief. Internal working document supplied for this project. Available internally from the Naturecan content team. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[3] Amouage (2026) Guidance 100ml. Available at:Amouage Guidance. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[4] Amouage (2026) The Guidance Collection. Available at:The Guidance Collection. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[5] Amouage (2026) Guidance 46 Exceptional Extrait. Available at:Amouage Guidance 46. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[6] International Fragrance Association (2026) Using the IFRA Standards. Available at:IFRA. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[7] UK Government (2026) Making cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain. Available at:GOV UK. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[8] European Commission (2026) Fragrance allergens labelling. Available at:European Commission. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[9] Advertising Standards Authority (2026) CAP Code Section 3 Misleading advertising. Available at:ASA CAP Code. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[10] Court of Justice of the European Union (2009) L'Oreal SA and Others v Bellure NV and Others C 487 07. Available at:Court press release. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[11] Noted Aromas (2026) Designer Inspired Perfumes. Available at:Noted Aromas. Accessed 10 September 2026.
[12] Herceg, O. (2026) Olga Herceg, Linktree profile. Available at: https://linktr.ee/olgaherceg Accessed 10 September 2026.
Product FAQs
What’s the difference between eau de parfum and eau de toilette?
When comparing eau de parfum vs eau de toilette, remember that the terms do not guarantee one fixed concentration or a precise wear time. IFRA describes them as general industry terms. Ethanol based eau de parfum commonly contains around 10% to 20% fragrance concentration, while eau de toilette commonly contains around 5% to 15% [6]. The formula, skin and environment also influence the result. MAVKA is labelled Eau de Parfum on the supplied packaging [1].
What does MAVKA smell like?
MAVKA opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense, moves into saffron, rose and jasmine, then settles over sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla and labdanum [2]. It is floral and ambery, with a luminous opening and a smooth, resinous finish.
Who is MAVKA for?
MAVKA is a perfume for women who enjoy warm floral amber fragrances. Its balance of pear, rose, jasmine, frankincense, sandalwood and vanilla suits someone looking for a feminine signature with depth [2].
Is MAVKA inspired by Amouage Guidance?
Yes. MAVKA is inspired by the scent direction of Amouage Guidance Eau de Parfum [2,3]. It is an independent Naturecan fragrance and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Amouage.
Can I try MAVKA before buying 100ml?
Yes. Choose the 2ml discovery vial to experience MAVKA on your skin before moving to the 100ml bottle. Give the fragrance time to move from its brighter opening through the floral heart to the warm base.
What is eau de parfum?
Eau de parfum is a general fragrance descriptor. IFRA notes that the term is not defined by one universal concentration standard, although ethanol based products commonly sit around 10% to 20% fragrance concentration [6].
How should I apply MAVKA?
Spray once or twice onto the neck, wrists or behind the ears, then allow it to dry without rubbing [1]. Avoid the eye area, use externally only and keep the product out of reach of children.
How long does MAVKA last?
Wear varies with the formula, amount applied, skin and environment. The supplied material does not substantiate a fixed hour claim, so the listing should not promise one. Use the 2ml discovery vial to assess longevity on your skin.
