White Whale
White Whale by Masque Milano is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with frankincense, salt air and black pepper, moves into ambergris, osmanthus, violet and iris and dries down to virginia cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and labdanum. 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.
- Salt Air Open, breezy and mineral. Less sweet than most aquatics.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Heart
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
- Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Dry-down
- Virginia Cedarwood The pencil-shaving one specifically. Dry, sharp and slightly sweet.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
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