Dolceacqua
Dolceacqua by Masque Milano is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with marine accord, lily of the valley, ivy and oregano, moves into mimosa, almond blossom, rose and ylang-ylang and dries down to saffron, virginia cedarwood, benzoin, oakmoss and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Marine Accord Generic 'ocean' — salt, air and water. Clean and uncomplicated.
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Ivy Cool, damp and shaded. Green without being sweet.
- Oregano Dry, warm and savoury. Rare in perfume and unmistakable when it appears.
Heart
- Mimosa Soft, powdery, honeyed yellow flower. Gentle and comforting.
- Almond Blossom Soft floral with a marzipan edge. Sweet but not gourmand.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Dry-down
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Virginia Cedarwood The pencil-shaving one specifically. Dry, sharp and slightly sweet.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
- Tom Ford Santal Blush
- Estée Lauder White Linen
- Paris Hilton Paris Hilton
- Lattafa Musk Mood
- Maison Matine Arashi no Umi
- Parfums de Nicolaï Number One
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