V Canto 2015 Extrait

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Mastin

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Mastin is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Paolo Terenzi. Mastin opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom, Cedar, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Musk, Pebbles, and Ambergris. V Canto's Mastin carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Mastin is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a potent, long-lasting woody gem; for others, a harsh, generic bug spray. Try before you buy, because this one definitely isn't for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Mastin Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Woody Notes25%
Iris22%
Cedar20%
Orange Blossom18%
Jasmine15%
Baseas listed
Ambergris30%
Ebony29%
Musk23%
Pebbles19%

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and strong woody-animalic profile make it too intense for an office setting. However, its commanding presence and cosy warmth are well-suited for a unique date night or a formal evening, especially in cooler weather.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a sharp, warm saffron blast, quickly moving into a dense woody heart of orris-laced cedar and a hint of orange blossom. The drydown reveals an animalic mineral musk, grounded by ebony and ambergris, creating a heavy, almost resinous character. This is a bold, uncompromising woody scent with a noticeable powdery facet.

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