Masque Milano 2024 EDP

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Alcove

by Karine Chevallier

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Masque Milano Alcove is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Karine Chevallier. Alcove opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypress, Rose, Violet, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amyris, Amber, and Cedar. Masque Milano's Alcove carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A creamy, spicy sandalwood showstopper that's undeniably high-quality, though some might find it a tad overdone. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a deeply woody, almost gourmand embrace.
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  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Alcove 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its moderate to strong sillage and good longevity, this woody amber isn't ideal for a discreet office environment, but it shines in casual and evening settings. Its sophisticated and warm character makes it a strong contender for dates, whilst the unique sandalwood profile could also suit formal events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Alcove opens with a lively burst of citrus - grapefruit and lemon leading the charge, brightened by aromatic rosemary and a hint of cardamom. This fresh introduction quickly softens into a heart where a creamy, almost salty Mysore sandalwood emerges as the star, beautifully underpinned by soft violet and a whisper of fig. The base deepens into a rich tapestry of woods - cedar, cypriol - warmed by amber and myrrh, creating a complex, milky, and slightly spicy drydown that lingers beautifully.

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