Masque Milano 2017 EDP

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Mandala

by Christian Carbonnel

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Masque Milano Mandala is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Christian Carbonnel. Mandala opens with Angelica, Nutmeg, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Cedar, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Myrrh, and Ambergris. Masque Milano's Mandala carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive amber-incense rollercoaster. Some find it a bright, uplifting masterpiece, boasting an almost fruity effervescence. Others reckon it's a screechy, synthetic mess, a chaotic battle of notes, and a scrubber that just won't quit. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Energetic
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Mandala 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
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Mandala's strong performance and rich, spicy-balsamic nature make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for formal events or date nights where its luxurious character can shine. Its intensity means it's less ideal for casual wear or sport activities.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Mandala bursts forth with a vibrant, almost fruity frankincense and the green lift of angelica, spiced keenly by nutmeg and cardamom. As it settles, a warm, resinous core of labdanum, cinnamon, and clove emerges, intertwining with smoky incense and rich cedar. The drydown reveals a tapestry of creamy sandalwood, earthy oakmoss, luxurious ambergris, and the deep, balsamic warmth of myrrh, leaving a long-lasting, complex trail.

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