The Merchant of Venice 2023 EDP
Maria Callas
by Olivier Pescheux , Yann Vasnier
The Merchant of Venice Maria Callas is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Olivier Pescheux and Yann Vasnier. Maria Callas opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Neroli, Rose, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Georgywood, and Cedar. The Merchant of Venice's Maria Callas carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.
This one's a divisive diva. Half the crowd loves its dramatic, sophisticated aura; the other half finds it generic or overwhelmingly masculine. You'll either get timeless elegance or a fancy air freshener. Test before you commit, darling.What our verdicts mean →
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Bold
- Modern
- Luxurious
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Its moderate to strong projection and sophisticated, woody-floral profile make it well-suited for formal events and evening dates, where glamour is key. It's a bit much for a casual day out or the gym, and might be borderline for an office setting depending on how heavy-handed one is.
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
- Geraniol
Other declarable allergens
- Bitter orange peel
- Neroli
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
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