Mandala Oud
Mandala Oud by Masque Milano is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with cardamom, frankincense, angelica and aldehydes, moves into nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, myrrh and sandalwood and dries down to oud, ambergris and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
- Angelica Musky, herbal root. Earthy and a bit strange.
- Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
Heart
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Dry-down
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
- Masque Milano Mandala
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- Lattafa Classic Stone
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