L'Attesa

L'Attesa plays on one of the many facets of orris root, i.e. it's doughy and yeasty scent, while using floral, green and subtle leathery notes. According to some, this fragrance is aligned with classic and sophisticated perfumery and could be compared with some fragrances offered by Chanel. Bergamot and neroli admirably illuminate the opening with their solar, green and citrus scent. When these notes slowly fade away, and after the citrus flowers have delicately captivated us with their indolent perfume, we detect an accord intended to evoke the famous sparkling wine from the Champagne region. And indeed, in an intermediate moment of the evolution of the fragrance, between the top and the base notes, something slightly sour and paradoxically comforting takes shape. Luca Maffei created this “champagne” accord using a supercritical CO2 extract — made from a mixture of several beers—, a substance developed and marketed by Charabot house in Grasse. In addition to offering a scent close to that of yeast, this material posses animalic, bitter, but also fresh and light facets. The fragrance offers an effervescence evoking a “brioché” champagne, and tangy notes of bergamot accentuate this addictive texture. When the aromas of the intoxicating wine have largely evaporated, the refined and elegant note of orris root gradually emerges, and it eventually becomes dominent. The perfumer used three different materials taken from the precious rhizome in L'Attesa's formula: Italian iris absolute, Italian iris butter and French iris butter, each bringing its own characteristics. The aridity of the Italian iris is balanced by the sweetness of the French iris. The sophistication tinged with coldness that is usually attributed to this material is made warmer by the carnal aspect of ylang-ylang and tuberose; two tropical flowers which support this fragrance without imposing themselves. Later in development, when the iris has completely revealed its rooty and doughy facets, the blend softens further, aided by sandalwood and oakmoss; the latter also helps to highlight the woody facets of the iris butter. A delicate smoky leather accord also contributes to the base notes, but some might not detect it. I particularly like to wear this perfume in summer because of its citrusy opening, modulated with tangy and green notes which, coupled with the white floral notes, brings a freshness which lingers in the slightly sure aroma of champagne which surprisingly lasts, like an intoxication which lingers into the early morning. It's probably the Iso E super which fixes it and modulates its woody, floral and violet leaf accents. Could Attesa be an iris that gets drunk in order to escape its melancholic destiny?

تقریبا هیچ نتی تو صنعت عطر سازی برای دماغ من به شکوه و نفیسیه عود و زنبق نیست . دو عنصری باشکوه و کمیاب که با کمترین خطا تو بکار گیرش کل شالوده عطر رو خراب می‌کنه . زنبق مثل الماس تراش خورده که تبدیل به گوهری بی همتا چون برلیان تو ترکیبات عطر هست .کلاس و پرستیژی بشدت ویژه تو کلییات یک عطر داره . قیمت بسیار بالای کره زنبق و محدودیت‌هایی که برای مارکهای تجاری ایجاد می‌کنه . بازم ارزش تیپ بوی این نت رو خاصتر می‌کنه . می‌خوام از عطری. بنام ل اتسا بگم . عطری هفت ستاره با کیفییتی خارق‌العاده . تو دریایی عطرهای که تست کردم . زنبق همواره جایگاهی ویژه داشته که حتی تو بهترین مارکهای دنیا هم آنچنان که باید و شاید به شکوه این عطر کار نشده . هایریس از هرمس که روندش خیلی زود تو اکوردی بالمی فرو می‌ریزه . ایریس اوبیگان که روند تخریجی سریعی داره . لوق بلو گرلن که پشت ی خروار نت دیگه زنبقش گم شده . . اما ی عطر نایاب هم داریم که شاهکاره. ایریس میست از سرج لوتنس . . چند بار که از این عطر ل اتسا تست داشتم سرفرصت . منتظر بهانه بودم خراب بشه . تغییر فاز بده . ولی اینبار هم ماسک میلانو ثابت کرد که محصولی فرای کیفییت و زیبایی داره . درست مثل بقیه عطرهاش. این مارک رو باید رفرنس کیفییت و‌زیبایی در کنار مارکهایی مثل ل لبو یا فردریک مال دونست که تعریفی ویژه از کیفییت و زیبایی ارائه دادند . . شروع ل اتسا مثل ورود به باغ بهشتی بزرگ و زیباست . درخشان و تحسین برانگیز . کره زنبق با حسی چرب و سنگین و پر مایه در کنار حسی بوزی یا الکلی . ترش و تلخ و پودری . ولی این همه شروع نیست . بوی گلبرگلهای خیس رز فرانسوی . درست مثل شاهکاره جوی از ژان پتو . این عطر واقعا مثل یک قطعه برلیان درخشان و گرانبهاست . تقریبا نیم ساعت که سپری بشه آکورد بوزی کمرنگ میشه و عطر حس پودری رو با حس بالمی تقریبا عوض می‌کنه . بوی چرم وضوح بیشتری میگیره و حس رطوبت و بالمی عطر. که منشأ اصلیش زنبق و رز هست. فرود میاد روی اکوردی فلورال که ساعتها پایداره . لوکا مافی این عطرو بحده زیادی نفیس و ریچ فرمول کرده که کل زور و زیبایی این عطر روی ترکیبی از گلهاست . نه رزینی تو کاره نه ادویه .نه. میوه . بخاطر همین برام بیش از پیش ارزشمنده . ماهییت عطر کاملا زنونست . تیپ بویایی بشدت کلاسی و ویژه . اصلا دم دستی نیست. کیفییت و زیبایی که زبونم قاصره . پرفورمنس چون فول ور نکردم و فقط چند بار از دکانت تست کردم نمیتونم قاطع نظر بدم . ولی همه چیز بسیار عالی طی میشه و ماندگاریش از مرز ۶ ساعت رو پوست من تو شرایط مختلف به راحتی عبور میکنه .

A powdery iris that takes time and understanding When I decided to add a perfume of Masque Milano to my collection, I researched the house a bit and stopped at L`Attesa (Waiting). I was drawn to the iris note that I don't know why I imagined it was similar to the one in Amouage Black Iris. My expectation was deceived but not in an unpleasant way, on the contrary. I discovered a powdery iris, airy and quite strong despite the smell that would not give you the feeling at first that it can have a long life in perfume. It is supported by violet, leather that has the role of giving depth to the perfume and oakmoss. The champagne in the opening, yes it there... but it blends very well with the powdered iris which does not make it stand out as a completely distinct note. It is a different iris that is worth trying, a contemplative iris, softer but which in terms of performance rises to the level of expectations. It persists on the skin very well and radiates in the first two, three hours after which it remains at the level of the skin, still feeling when it is carried by wind. The fragrance is unisex, the combination of champagne and powdered iris tilts the balance for the feminine side while the woody-leather base that takes root in the iris along with the good performance make it wearable without any shadow of a doubt by men. It can be used in spring, summer, even autumn, making it versatile in almost any situation. The presentation is also beautifull. The atomizer is phenomenal, the name of the perfumer is engraved on the glass collar and on the front is drawn a watch that symbolizes waiting in antithesis to the passing of time. A pleasant surprise from Masque Milano, which I hope to find in other perfumes of the house.

I agree with Pallida below. Pallida says it was the iso e super that had to be scrubbed off, (first thinking it was the vetiver) and maybe he/she is correct, but I can't help thinking that there is in fact vetiver in here that my skin is pulling in a foul way. Or the oakmoss? Can someone else help? If not for this problem on my skin, I rate this perfume a 10 out of 10. In fact, after I am done with my 2 samples (which I can only spray on some fabrics I own, but not on my skin and not on fabrics that bring out that vetiver stink), I am debating buying a bottle just to keep spraying it inside this boho purse I have. It sprinkles my kleenex and my possessions with only the most beautiful facets of this scent. I cannot part from this fragrance, even though it is difficult to wear on my skin. For any other perfume, I would never invest in a full bottle only to spray on fabrics, but the thought of never smelling this iris again haunts me. This smells like a linear, straight-up, no strings attached, genuine, true iris, if iris could be smelled! Every time the weather changes, I do spray it on skin, in hopes that the scrub off stench will have disappeared. No luck yet. Edit: 6/2020 I purchased a full-sized bottle. Oh well. I'm a sucker for L'attesa. Recommendation: for those with similar issues as me, spraying a heavy spray (not light) does help somewhat to bring out the beautiful parts of this fragrance and eliminate the negative aspects.

Magnificent dreamy Iris! It's hard to describe L'Attesa's beauty. From the yeasty opening, that is kinda weird in a magnetic way, to the gorgeous buttery Iris that starts appearing after just a couple of minutes, to the leather/sandalwood/oakmoss that darkens the fragile delicacy of the flower, the whole of the perfume manages to conjure the dimly lit room awaiting it's lovers. 1940's, maybe 50's, and the longing for something more. A lover awaits his/her loved one. A leather chesterfield; an aged wooden bookcase; a vase with tuberoses in the corner that is staring to wilt; powder puffs and a cigarette hanging from the lips. The wait (L'Attesa) is over. And the most beautiful Iris unfolds in 3D, in black and white resplendence like you've never smelled before. There's no need for props; the Iris here doesn't need it. Delicate, fragile, utterly mesmerizing. One of the best releases of the year, and an Iris that is to become mythical! Excellent sillage and longevity, still noticeable (easily) after 15 hours. Edit: almost 10 years later and L’Attess remains one of the last GREAT irises to be launched. The irises of yore. Masterpiece, along with Romanza!

Iris the way it's truly meant to be. Searingly beautiful floral notes as piercing as the most brilliant blue iris you've ever seen, but still absolutely rooted in notes of earth and leaf and nature. I have a disastrously up-and-down history with iris as a note - sometimes can't smell it at all, other times get some sort of damp lanolin and no more from so-called "iris" perfumes - and weirdly tend to like ones with more fruit to boost the elusive iris (weird because I'm no fruit fan). But this one isn't sugary at all - yet it still has a totally natural sweetness running right through it. This has no fruit, just savoury, dry, dusty aromatics which just make the whole smell all the more powdery and compelling. Stunning organic realness, right down the middle in terms of gender, longevity not bad (though like all irises, on me it does wilt a little by around 4h in - but the powdery-dusty warmth of the orris is still hanging on in there.) Just spectacular. Irrepressible, indescribably impressive iris inspiration .

Neroli, prosecco, wine barrels, bergamot, oakmoss. This is what I smell most. Also some leather, iris and smoke. I've tried to wear L'Attesa any other season except winter, when the temperature is well below zero. L'Attesa is very different in different conditions, but always sour and tart. There is very little anything sweet here. L'Attesa smells astonishingly like luxurious interiors in Italy. It is captivating and festive, but unfortunately I don't particularly enjoy wearing it. L'Attesa leaves me feeling cold. An update is required: L'Attesa smells remarkably pleasant when it's warm. Now its cooling effect feels singularly comforting. I get enormous clowds of high-quality iris now. I complained above the lack of sweetness but suddenly I do get an undertone of playful bubblegum tuberosa. Maybe, also my nose is finally up to this complex scent. Understanding, and even smelling the nuances takes both time and practising. That's why I don't give up too easily on perfumes that I choose to investigate.🪻

I thought this would be right up my alley after reading the raves and considering the fact I'm a sucker for iris, but I guess I've met my match because this smells EXACTLY like the unscented lipsticks I have. I can't make out any of the other notes to the point where I'm wondering if I'm anosmic to something significant in this. I've tried it twice, but I'll shelve my sample for a while and maybe it will click in a few months. Edit: Yep, this is slowly starting to open up to me. I like it now, can make it more subtleties and depth. EditX2: It just keeps growing on me! Feel I need to upgrade my travel size to a full bottle. It's sparkling and clean at the top with a rich leathery orris core. There's a good helping of iso e and some other ambery wood, yet it's actually not overdone and matches the naturals well. I have not tried anything quite comparable to this.

It's strange, as I've said many times before, how perfumes can evoke memories in the most unrelated of ways. This perfume reminds me of the first time I fell in love... My childhood was difficult and was something that, as a 20 odd year old, I was trying my best to distance myself from, run away from, start anew, build an identity and a life for myself from scratch. At this time, my mind of course harboured many a dark thought. In the midst of all of this I fell deeply in love with the woman who became my first real girlfriend. Today, I sprayed this on and the warm, sweet and effervescent (thanks to the champagne and citrus) iris that shone through the darkness of the leather, oakmoss, sandalwood foundation reminded me exactly of that time many years ago. It reminded me what being in love at a dark time feels like. This one made me emotional 10/10

This is the only perfume I can still smell on myself hours later. I love it so so so so much. I am an iris fan but this isn’t the typical. In fact I don’t get iris at all. Something about it is nostalgic and very 90s designer perfume to me but I cannot determine what and why. It is definitely in the drydown. That said, I spray a little and layer with other things but it stands on its own. Warning though not everyone will appreciate it! Ps I do not get any of the notes listed on this page except ylang ylang. I do get a hint of vanilla mixed in with the leather. And the leather isn’t moldy leather like most scents are going for these days. I don’t know why I am getting carrot seeds and maybe rose? I am note sure. Anyway this is not powdery like other iris scents. This one is a definite BUY. RESTOCK. It’s your going out one.

L'Attesa- Masque Milano What an amazing display of Iris in a single fragrance! “Using three types of expensive Iris, the fragrance is: -creamy as buttered suede, -plush as thick, silvered velvet, -immensely floral, quite remarkable.” Believe me, they weren’t overstating when this description was written! L’Attesa is not imposing, she’s not going to fill a room obnoxiously. She’s soft but immensely present, and she will only disclose her beauty to those who are nearest to her. L’Attesa’s notes are so expertly blended you could sit all day enjoying whiffs of her endearing sillage and never tire of her resplendence. L’Attesa is the only fragrance my husband never fails to compliment me on without being prompted to. He really likes it! If you are a lover of beautiful Iris fragrance, L’Attesa’s the lady for you.

My experience with this fragrance is a bit odd... To me, it smells like gomma a pane. Can't find a fitting translation, gomma a pane is basically an eraser with the consistency of play-doh, very popular among pencil artists. I smell that and pencil shavings, maybe a bit of felt tip pen and fountain pen ink. Basically a pencil case from the nineties. Weird? Yes. Beautiful? Yeeeessss!!! Say it's the sandalwood, say it's the orris, say whatever you smell in it but the instant I tried it on my wrist I knew it was love. The most uplifting smell in the world for someone who likes stationery and art supply shops. Not the ideal marketing pitch for a fragrance that's supposed to smell melancholically sensual, I guess, but a masterpiece nonetheless. The heart wants what the heart wants.

This is a devestatingly good iris, joint second place with Iris Poudre just underneath the heart-stopping Iris Silver Mist (I have to say, though, that Iris Poudre isn't doing the same thing as the other two, these being dusty, grandiose soliflors while IP is more of a joyous ball-gowny fanfare of colour). This one doesn't get enough love. It's a rooty, realistic iris with a subtle, sweet sprinkle of carrot-cake crumbs. When I first smelled this, not having much experience with iris, I was quite put off, but now it's one of my favourite perfumes. It's complex, it goes on a journey, and it stands up as unique among the greats, so I'd say it's a must-sniff for enthusiasts. And if you love iris but find ISM too brothy and sinister, this could be your coup de cœur.

This one really speaks to me... The orris is full-on plastic threads, polyester or polystyrene, or both at the same time, along with the calming purple iris notes which are just UTTERLY mesmerising. It does lean quite femme, but I seriously don't care -- I still wear it and I am more than happy to continue doing so. The white florals kinda calm the plastic elements down a bit, and whilst I see leather is part of this, I do NOT feel it as heavily as I do in other leather-orris scents. This one is a winner. I have a small amount left in my bottle (maybe 5 to 8 mls from a 30 ml bottle), and I have a full 30 mls somewhere in these unpacked boxes. Big fan of this one. BIG BIG fan.

L'Attesa is very nice. What I get at first is an intensely powdery, orris-rooty, starchy, cosmetic powder scent followed by a drydown of very subtle hints of soft leather (like the one in the thumbnail. Brown. Not suede nor black leather) and oakmoss. There is a floralcy to it, but I would not be able to pick out what florals I smell. The whole thing has a bit of a Nivea lotion creamy, powdery, musky feel mixed with an ambiguous creamy, floral lotion. Very femme, soft and chic. Reminds me just a bit of the newest formulation of Rive Gauche, which is extremely powdery. Sillage is low, which is fine with me, but it lasts a long time. Very nice in cool weather. A+!

It starts off waxy, plasticky and powdery (iris/violet), and then the supercharged floral accord kicks in. Champagne, iris and bergamot working together to create a unique Montale-esque feel that takes me back. Maybe 2013 or so when I ordered 10 - 15 different Montales -- most were Aoud somethingorother, and most kinda smelt like each other, too. This is a modified version of that, and I am really REALLY enjoying it. Dunno if I would shell money out for it (I very well may!), but so far, the vibes I'm getting from it, I'm definitely a fan... Now, to well and truly LIVE in this scent...

Oh, pure luxury... L'Attesa is evocative of a lavish bubble bath after a long day. Set down your buttery Italian leather purse, kick off your Manolo Blahniks, and start filling your grand spa. Pour yourself a glass of prosecco. Now where is that powdered bath milk? Oh there! So lovely, milky, starchy, silky, divine. Open the blinds to let in the last light of dusk. Step in and soak. Sip. Indulge. Immerse. Escape. Time to cuddle up inside a thick, plush bathrobe. Silky irises clinging to warm, sweet opalescent skin. Sip some more. Repose. Drift away. Then do it all again tomorrow.

I did not like l'Attesa at first. It felt a bit old-fashioned and it got too soapy in the late drydown. But man am I happy that I gave it another shot..! I am obsessed with it. It is so beautiful and buttery. I love the "Play-Doh-y" suede combined with the cold earthy iris. Mature (in a good way) and classy. It is also a great complement to heighten other fragrances (even though it feels like a sin). It goes so well with a splash of Gris Dior (not over it, but next to it. I've found that to be the best way of layering so that no notes gets suffocated by the other scent )!

L'attesa is a divine orris/iris and I think is a MASTERPIECE. I have nothing to add to the previous reviews other than my newly accomplished taste in iris fragrances is completely satisfied with this gem. It moved up to my favorites immediately and I am sure to cherish it for a long time. Xerjoff Iriss will wait for its turn to come up (as I have also sampled it).With the price point it will have a hard time to compete with L'attesa. Both longevity and sillage is moderate on my skin but I don't mind to reapply just to experience the incredible iris opening.

Oh, how I love this perfume. This is my first love toward Masque Milano. I love the blending so much. Most of unique fragrance is offensive, this one is very soft while still have unique characteristic. Champagne in the opening give luxurious nuance. While the middle, is very powdery from iris and Orris. Ylang-ylang and Tuberose is not strong. the dry down is soft leather and earthy from moss and sandalwood. The overall scent is earthy Iris leather, with classic nuance. This have long longevity but short sileage.