Petra
Petra by Masque Milano is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, mandarin and pink pepper, moves into sambac jasmine, rose and honey and dries down to incense, patchouli, benzoin, myrrh, leather and ambergris. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Heart
- Sambac Jasmine Greener, more tea-like jasmine. Less indolic than grandiflorum.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Honey Sweet, waxy and slightly animalic. Can smell dirty in large doses.
Dry-down
- Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
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