Romanza
Romanza by Masque Milano is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with absinthe, orange blossom and angelica, moves into narcissus, violet and jasmine and dries down to vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli, amber and myrrh. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Absinthe Bitter wormwood and anise. Green, boozy and slightly wicked.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
- Angelica Musky, herbal root. Earthy and a bit strange.
Heart
- Narcissus Green, hay-like and slightly animalic. Strange and beautiful.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Smells like this
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- Byredo Bal d'Afrique
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- Caron Narcisse Noir
- Ralph Lauren Safari
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