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Exploring the Artistic World of Masque Milano Fragrances

by Nose Anatomy

Feb 22, 2024

In Memory of a Visionary: Remembering Alessandro Brun and His Legacy at Masque Milano



Alessandro Brun 1973-2024

Masque Milano is more than just a fragrance brand; it's an olfactory representation of artistry and Italian culture. Founded by Alessandro Brun (1973-2024) and Riccardo Tedeschi, the brand has made a significant impact in the world of niche perfumery. Their shared love for opera and Italian culture is evident in their unique creations, each representing a distinct "act" or story. This Milan-based house has combined their engineering backgrounds and appreciation for design, art, and music to develop fragrances that resonate with depth, complexity, and emotional richness​​.


Signature Fragrances


1. Russian Tea stands out as a unique creation by Julien Rasquinet, known for his expertise in smoky notes. This aromatic leather fragrance is a melange of black tea, leather, mint, and other intriguing elements, perfect for spring and fall. It's a unisex scent that starts with a camphoric and artificial mint note, followed by a dominant smoky black tea accord, suitable for various occasions​​.


2. Tango is an amber floral scent, a blend of smoky and resinous notes with floral, spicy, and powdery undertones. Ideal for romantic nights, this unisex fragrance shines in winter or fall evenings, creating an atmosphere of love and joy​​.


3. Lost Alice Capturing the essence of autumn, Lost Alice features a warm, spicy base with a hint of powdery violet. Centered around a chai tea aroma, it’s enhanced by notes of sandalwood and powdery violet, making it a standout choice for colder days​​.


4. Terralba is perfect for summer or spring days, offering a refreshing blend of spicy and herbal notes. It evokes the feeling of a Mediterranean island, with a combination of tangerine, clary sage, lemon, curry tree, immortelle, thyme, myrtle, cedar, juniper, lentisque, and cypress​​.


5. Madeleine Le Donne di Masque This unique fragrance offers a rich, sweet chestnut aroma complemented by tonka bean. It's a unisex gourmand scent that unfolds with notes of cumin, chestnut, whipped cream, geranium, cypress, tuberose, tonka bean, musk, vanilla pod, and milk, ideal for fall or winter days​​.


Brand Philosophy and Impact


Masque Milano's philosophy goes beyond mere scent creation; it's about crafting stories and emotions. Their approach to perfumery is not confined to market trends but is instead an artistic endeavor. This ethos has led to the creation of fragrances that are not just perfumes but pieces of art, resonating with authenticity and emotional depth.

The founders' background in engineering, combined with their love for Italian culture and music, particularly opera, has influenced their approach to scent creation. Each fragrance is a testament to their dedication to quality, complexity, and artistic expression.


Masque Milano stands as a beacon of artistic perfumery, seamlessly blending the founders' passion for Italian culture, opera, and art into each fragrance. Each scent in their collection is not just a fragrance but a story, an emotion, a piece of art that speaks to the wearer and those around them. The brand continues to captivate the world of niche perfumery with its unique, high-quality, and emotionally resonant creations.

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