Italian LemonOpens with
CypressHeart
Mysore SandalwoodDries down to
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Alcove
The quiet confidence of a well-lived space — an alcove where the scent of earthy warmth meets unexpected floral notes.
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AlcoveHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Alcove by Masque Milano, launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Karine Chevallier, is a Woody Chypre that balances fresh citrus and aromatic notes with earthy, powdery warmth. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of Italian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, which cut through to rosemary's herbal intensity. As it settles, Guatemalan cardamom adds a spicy complexity, while fig and violet introduce an unexpected sweetness. Mysore sandalwood and cypriol oil ground the composition in earthy warmth, making Alcove feel both familiar and surprising.
Apply Alcove in light layers, as the bright citrus top notes fade within an hour. The heart and base notes develop gradually over time, so it's best to let them build naturally on skin rather than layering too heavily at once.
Fig. 01 — Alcove, Masque Milano
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Karine Chevallier
From Mark Buxton to her own atelierKarine Chevallier graduated from ISIPCA in 1995 and trained as a perfumer under Mark Buxton at Haarmann & Reimer.
Designer Masque Milano
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