Mandala

Mandala by Masque Milano is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with frankincense, nutmeg and angelica, moves into cardamom, cinnamon, clove, labdanum, cedarwood and incense and dries down to myrrh, sandalwood, oakmoss and ambergris. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Angelica Musky, herbal root. Earthy and a bit strange.

Heart

Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.

Dry-down

Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.

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