V Canto 2024 Extrait

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Menestrello

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Menestrello is an Extrait 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.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Menestrello 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
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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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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