Etro 1994 EDP

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Messe de Minuit

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Etro Messe de Minuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1994. Messe de Minuit opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Citron, Petitgrain, Patchouli, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Honey, Labdanum, and Incense. Etro's Messe de Minuit carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Messe de Minuit is a deeply divisive, gothic cathedral of a scent that some adore for its authentic, reverent incense and others recoil from as musty and unsettling. You'll either get Christmas Mass in a bottle or a dusty, damp old church that's seen far better days.
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  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
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Messe de Minuit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

This perfume's profound and often polarising character, dominated by strong amber and incense accords, makes it ill-suited for casual or office wear. It truly shines in formal or evening settings, resonating with those who appreciate its unique depth.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a fleeting, sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and orange, quickly giving way to a heart of intensely resinous myrrh, warm cinnamon, and a subtly green patchouli. The base anchors this composition with a deep, smoky incense, a touch of labdanum's leathery sweetness, and a soft, honeyed musk, evoking an ancient, meditative atmosphere.

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