Masque Milano has established a reputation as a launchpad for young talent—a brand that takes chances on emerging noses and gives them the freedom to discover their creative voices. So when they met IFF intern Fanny Bal, who trains under the legendary Dominique Ropion, and heard about her facility and mastery of vetiver, a seed was planted. And who better to dedicate a scent built around vetiver—rough and spicy, earthy and sweet, rich and complex—than Ernest Hemingway? By accessing the full resources of Monique Remy’s laboratory, Bal produces a sweeping literary tribute to vetiver built from a remarkable vocabulary: woody, dry, and spicy Haitian vetiver, with a slight bitterness, provides the perfect contrast to the tangy rhubarb of the opening; benzoin vetiver, with smoky tones and leathery facets, blends with the patchouli and leathery base.
Perfume components
Editorial:
Ginger, Rwandan
Heart of the perfume:
Indian vetiver
The rule:
Haitian vetiver, Javanese vetiver, leather, cedarwood, patchouli
