White Whale
“White Whale by Masque Milano is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a amber, woody composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Christian Alori
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
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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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — White Whale, Masque Milano
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