Masque Milano Perfumes

Masque Milano Fragrances: Italian Opera in a Bottle

Founded in Milan in 2012 by Alessandro Brun and Riccardo Tedeschi, Masque Milano is a niche perfume house where each scent unfolds like an act in a grand opera—crafted with artistic intention and olfactory storytelling. Bottles—created in collaboration with Bormioli of Parma—serve as sculptural extensions of their fragrant narratives, with each perfume attributed to a specific perfumer, whose name graces the cap. Today, the brand is celebrated for its bold use of raw materials, theatrical inspirations, and collaborations with rising talents in perfumery.

Opera Collection: Scented Acts Full of Drama

Masque Milano’s core line—the Opera Collection—features fragrances composed as standalone “scenes” in an olfactory musical. Perfumes like Romanza, Russian Tea, L’Attesa, and Mandala each convey a rich narrative:

• Romanza (by Cristiano Canali): A nostalgic green-floral poem centered on narcissus, heart notes of hyacinth and jasmine over a deep amber-woody base.

• Russian Tea: A smoky-chic blend of black tea, leather, and falò (Russian bonfire), praised for its tenacity and balanced complexity. Reddit users describe it as “dark without being heavy… a very good tea fragrance”.

• L’Attesa: This elegant composition blends three forms of iris and a sparkling champagne accord, evoking the anticipation of a grand evening.

• Mandala: A spiritual voyage of incense, frankincense, myrrh, and ambergris, with a weightless serenity and meditative grace.

Bestsellers: Signatures That Command Attention

Among Masque Milano’s most celebrated fragrances:

• Montecristo (Delphine Thierry): A masculine-leaning woody amber that blends tobacco, leather, patchouli, rum, and benzoin. Considered a modern classic with bold sillage.

• White Whale: An aquatic woody oriental unisex fragrance featuring pepper, salt, ambergris, cedar, orris, and patchouli. Beloved for its refreshing complexity and skin-sational finish.

• Tango (Cécile Zarokian): A sensual amber-floral reminiscent of a passionate, sweat-infused dance—honeysuckle with warm spices, leather, and dense amber. “Carnal amber… perfect evening scent”.

• Love Kills: A bright yet grounded rose perfume with lychee and geranium that bridges classic elegance and modern sweetness.

• Kintsugi (Vanina Muracciole): Inspired by the Japanese repair art, this modern chypre combines suede, magnolia, rose, bergamot, and patchouli for a smooth, refined warmth.

Ruby Collection: Aged in Oud Majesty

For fans of oud, Masque Milano’s Ruby Collection reimagines four Opera scents with luxurious agarwood essence. Each oud version lends rich resinous depth and Middle Eastern allure to the original compositions—ideal for collectors and oud connoisseurs.

Artistry & Craft: Behind the Scenes

Masque Milano’s creative ethos is rooted in Italian art, theater, and the opera tradition. They collaborate with emerging perfumers—Delphine Thierry, Cécile Zarokian, Vanina Muracciole, Cristiano Canali, and more—crediting their work directly on each bottle. This transparency and commitment to fresh talent set them apart in the competitive niche perfume world.

With 30+ fragrances spanning from gourmand to woody to aquatic—and new releases still emerging—they have a narrative for nearly every personality and preference.

What Fragrance Lovers Say

Reddit reviewers—and fragrance communities at large—celebrate Masque Milano’s bold originality:

“Russian Tea… smooth and light as far as tea scents go… I keep getting pleasant wafts throughout.”
“I’ve been impressed … such well blended, distinct fragrances I’ve not smelled elsewhere.” (on Lost Alice)
“May have found my favorite fragrance of all-time! … Ray‑flection… bright, tart, sweet… smells like a sunny day by a resort.”

Discovery & Sampling

To explore the house, their beautifully presented discovery set mirrors the Opera theme: four acts in red-velvet trays—each sample offering a theatrical olfactory scene. Whether you’re seeking citrus immediacy, smoky intrigue, creamy florals, or oud reverie, there’s something for every mood and season.

Why Masque Milano Stands Out

Masque Milano bridges art, storytelling, and craftsmanship through: