Statement

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 amber-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.
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
Messe de Minuit Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

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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.