V Canto 2024 EDP

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Menestrello

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Menestrello is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Paolo Terenzi. Menestrello opens with Ambrette, Elemi, Ambergris, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Oud, Lavender, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Maple, Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. V Canto's Menestrello carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Menestrello isn't exactly reinventing the wheel, is it? Expect a whiff of pleasant nostalgia rather than anything groundbreaking. It's perfectly fine, but don't hold your breath for a showstopper.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Menestrello 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, aromatic and fruity - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its agreeable, albeit unoriginal, woody aromatic profile makes it versatile for most non-sporting occasions, particularly smart casual or formal settings where an understated presence is preferred. It's unlikely to offend in an office, but also won't make a huge statement on a date.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Menestrello opens with a tart, juicy burst of cranberry and redcurrant, brightened by a hint of elemi and the subtle muskiness of ambrette. The heart quickly deepens with an aromatic lavender and the earthy, slightly medicinal depth of cypriol and oud, a combination given richness by balsamic benzoin. In the dry down, the fragrance settles into a warm, woody embrace of maple and cedar, softened by patchouli and a persistent, clean musk.

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