Milano Fragranze 2021 EDP

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Brera

by Violaine Collas

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Milano Fragranze Brera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Violaine Collas. Brera opens with Allspice, Bergamot, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Milano Fragranze's Brera carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive yet elegant rich rose, Brera delivers a spicy and resonant take on a classic theme. Some find it a touch synthetic or unoriginal, while others praise its sophisticated execution and gothic flair. Definitely not a blind buy for those new to spicy rose.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
Brera Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Allspice28%
Heartas listed

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
Moderate
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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The strong, rich rose and spicy notes make Brera suitable for evenings and formal events, though its elegance means it could work for a sophisticated daytime office setting if applied sparingly. Its bold character is less aligned with casual or sporty wear.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Brera opens with a sharp, warm hit of pimiento and saffron, softened slightly by bergamot, creating an immediate, intriguing spice. The heart quickly unfolds into a dominant, rich rose, buoyed by the nuanced floral tones of jasmine and geranium. This opulent bouquet settles into a deep, earthy base of labdanum and patchouli, with a creamy hint of vanilla lingering in the drydown. The overall impression is a modern, spicy rose with a captivating depth.

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