V Canto 2015 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Magnificat

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Magnificat is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Paolo Terenzi. Magnificat opens with Amber, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Geranium, and Cotton Candy, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Benzoin. V Canto's Magnificat carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-turner, but definitely not for everyone. Expect a divisive concoction of churchy incense, grown-up cotton candy, and a hefty amber warmth. You'll either adore its mystical depths or find the sweetness jarring.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
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Magnificat Extrait 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
Moderate (4-6h)
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and rich, warm spicy, and amber accords make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, the sensual and sophisticated nature, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for romantic dates and formal evening 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Magnificat opens with a robust embrace of rose and ylang-ylang, quickly intertwined with a rich, burnished amber that dominates the initial impression. As it settles, a unique cotton candy note emerges, not overly saccharine but rather a caramelised sweetness, cushioned by creamy sandalwood and the green, slightly peppery lift of geranium. The dry down is a smoky, balsamic affair, with earthy patchouli, resinous benzoin, and a deep, contemplative incense grounding the composition, all softened by a gentle hum of vanilla and musk. It's a complex journey from sweet floral amber to a sophisticated, smoky oriental.

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