ma/jo

ma/jo by uka is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. ma/jo was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Gilles Bertomeu. Top note is Cardamom; middle note is Ylang-Ylang; base note is Patchouli. ma/jo by uka is a unisex fragrance introduced in 2022 as part of the brand's first perfume collection. Created by perfumer Gilles Bertomeu, it is presented as a vegan formula based on ethanol derived from organic wheat, with a high proportion of ingredients of natural origin. The composition focuses on a ylang-ylang heart, supported by spicy cardamom in the opening and grounded by patchouli in the base, with the brand emphasizing how the scent develops over time in response to the wearer’s skin, pH level, and body temperature. In its concept story, uka connects the use of ylang-ylang to historical references to Cleopatra and interprets the name "ma/jo" as a play on the French words for "myself" and "joy."