Petra by Masque Milano

The best part is the opening, it has a citrus opening with candy with very high quality notes, the first thing that comes to mind is that it’s a fragrance with commercial DNA but with the citrus twist and well made. With projection well above average capable of filling a room, it feels natural and without edges. After 10 minutes it starts to change, that opening play starts to fade and it slowly moves towards a combination of jasmine, rose and a very slight incense touch that will be the core of the fragrance almost all the time. I don’t agree with the listed accords, for me it’s a jasmine and rose fragrance with some additions. It doesn’t particularly evolve from that moment on, it has the citrus-sweet opening, mostly floral, the soapy floral drydown. I think it’s a good fragrance for those who want a fragrance with a safe type of smell, with good quality, that everyone will like, with a lot of projection and good longevity. If you’re looking for something more niche with depth and nuances this is not it, the price it has for a simple composition seems very expensive to me, there are others in this pleasant safe line with the same qualities, I recently tried Josier History in drops IV which is a jasmine with ylang-ylang that I find superior. Smell: 7.6/10 Longevity: 7.6/10 Projection: 8.2/10 Emotional: No Originality: 6.3/10 Price: 132€/35ml Recommended: Low-Medium (if you’re looking for something wearable without being complex and with good quality)

Fantastic perfume. Few scents are this well-rounded. It reminds me of many things but surpasses them all. It’s better made than those it resembles, with higher quality ingredients, more nuances, and superior performance. It’s a classic floral-fruit-patchouli blend with just a bit more complexity. Pleasant to the point of exhaustion, sensual, subtle, feminine (but just right; I’m a man and I wear it), soapy, fresh, and versatile. And it’s extremely expensive, lol. That’s the only downside. It doesn’t invent anything; it just improves what everyone already loves. The performance is excellent: about 10 hours on skin, projecting heavily for the first 5. You can’t ask for more. Well, yes, please lower the price. LOOOL. In summary: -Age: Any age. I believe scents don’t have a gender, but some aromas lean more toward one side. This is undeniably feminine, yet I love wearing it (something that doesn’t happen with other perfumes sharing its DNA). I skip the labels, but they might help you; I definitely do. -Maximum versatility. Scent: 9.5 Longevity: 9 Duration: 8-10h Projection: 8.5 Versatility: 10 $$$$. 3.7€/ml Final Score: 9

What hooks me most is the opening: high-quality citrus with candy notes. At first, it smells commercial, but the citrus twist turns it around beautifully. The projection is brutal, filling the room with a natural scent that has no harsh edges. After 10 minutes, it shifts, losing that initial playfulness and drifting gently into jasmine, rose, and a very subtle incense note that forms the core for most of the wear. I disagree with the official accords; for me, it’s jasmine and rose with extras. It doesn’t evolve much further: a sweet-citrus top, a floral heart, and a soapy dry down. It’s great for anyone looking for something safe, high-quality, and universally liked, with strong projection and longevity. If you’re seeking a niche scent with depth, this isn’t it; the price for such a simple composition seems way too high. There are other fragrances in this pleasant line with the same qualities; I tried Josier History in Drops IV (jasmine with ylang-ylang) and it feels superior. Scent: 7.6/10 Longevity: 7.6/10 Projection: 8.2/10 Emotional Impact: N/A Originality: 6.3/10 Price: 132€/35ml Recommendation: Low-Medium (if you want something usable without complexity and good quality)