Sleight of Fern
“Sleight of Fern by Masque Milano is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2022 by Masque Milano and crafted by perfumer Stephanie Bakouche, Sleight of Fern is a captivating Oriental Fougere that balances aromatic freshness with woody depth. The fragrance opens with the crispness of calabrian bergamot and red thyme, followed by a heart of lavender and narcissus, which adds a subtle floral touch. As it settles into its base notes of birch, oakmoss, patchouli, tonka bean, and sandalwood, Sleight of Fern reveals an intriguing smoky and leather accent that grounds the composition with a sense of mystery.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Sleight of Fern’s aromatic top notes are fleeting but impactful. Apply two sprays to your pulse points and allow it to settle for about five minutes before heading out — this ensures you catch both its fresh opening and its deeper, smoky base notes as they unfold.
Stephanie Bakouche
Founding perfumer · 6 fragrances
Stéphanie Bakouche, born in Paris, decided at age five that she wanted to create perfumes. She began her career at eighteen at LT Piver before training at ISIPCA, and went on to work for Givaudan, Takasago, Parfums MDCI, and L'Artisan Parfumeur — where she rose from International Training Manager to Head of Perfume Development — mentored by Bertrand Duchaufour. Her celebrated 2005 creation Invasion Barbare for Parfums MDCI remains a cult favorite; in 2017 she founded her independent lab Sensaba.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp bite of a brisk morning walk, where the earthy warmth of moss and leather lingers in the air like a whisper.
Fig. 01 — Sleight of Fern, Masque Milano
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