SaltOpens with
AmbergrisHeart
Haitian VetiverDries down to
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White Whale
The quiet hum of an old-world apothecary where the air is thick with the mingled scents of herbs and resins, evoking a sense of lasting craftsmanship.
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White WhaleHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022, White Whale by Masque Milano is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by perfumer Christian Alori. This composition opens with the bracing freshness of salt and Madagascar pepper, before giving way to a heart of Chinese osmanthus and violet. The base notes of Italian orris root, Haitian vetiver, Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli leaf, and labdanum create a rich blend that is both earthy and powdery, with a subtle animalic undertone.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears. The salt and pepper notes fade quickly, so a second application after an hour can help maintain its fresh opening. It pairs well with a light jacket for added warmth without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — White Whale, Masque Milano
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Christian Alori
Christian Alori is a perfumer credited with over a dozen fragrances, including Masque Milano's White Whale, a composition structured in three acts representing key elements of Herman Melville's novel.
Designer Masque Milano
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