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.

I absolutely love this perfume beauty. She is a dusty, waxy, powdery delight that id love to wear more often but at $165USD ($250AUD) for 35ml I tend to wear her just when I need to feel extra special, Like today and yesterday, Yes, Ive picked her up two days in a row and that is rare for me. Ill treasure my precious 5ml till the last drop and wait to win lotto for a full bottle ;) She took me a couple of wears before I truly fell in love with her beauty and now I long for her even when I sleep. A+ 10/10

I've tried this, maybe 5 or 6 times in the last couple of months, mostly out of frustration as I'm not sure if I like this (and want to buy it) or if I simply like what it smells like (but don't wish to buy it). Today, I decided, is the day I need to make a solid decision and live with it. It's just too floral sweet for my liking. It's still a 7 or 8 out of ten, but it's just too 'nice' for me. Too pleasant. Too floral. It's still nice, just not something I like to wear and like to smell on myself...

I finally pulled the trigger!! When I first tried it, I wasn't that into iris so I had practically no expectation nor reference (except Dior Homme, which is pretty big shoes to fill)--my reaction was simply "This is nice!" Then the note grew on me and I went on to do what I always do i.e. expose myself to as many varieties as possible and compare samples. Months later, I finally came to the conclusion that there simply isn't any better iris fragrance out there. *Iris Silver Mist got nothing on this

9 - I smell like I've rolled around in a pile of very, very expensive vintage lipstick and powders and it is FANTASTIC. The bergamot and neroli are the perfect counterpoint to the orris and let the iris and fizzy (I guess the champagne, but I've never smelled champagne like this) notes shine. 10:40 - Still wonderful. Much more iris and sandalwood. I'm having to resist reapplying to get that open again, but hey, the journey is half the fun. 11:30 - Resprayed because I'm extra like that. FBW

A cult in its genre, cannot think of a better iris-centered fragrance than this. Unfortunately, as others have reported, sometimes it seems to work bad on my skin (or maybe my nose is just deceiving me) where the dirtiest notes (leather, oakmoss) tend to predominate. But I simply don't care, this perfume represents me and I will keep loving it. I'm in love with Masque Milano and all of their creations. Thanks also go to Luca Maffei, currently among the most talented young perfumers.

[Suede gloves are soaked in oris and iris and then decorated with champagne-colored gold thread embroidery.] The scent is so complex and subtle that it's hard to say for sure, but for me at least, I really LOVE THIS IRIS! Above all, this house's atomizer boasts a legendary 'mist-like' spraying power. Of course the perfection of the perfume is beautiful, but I wish everyone would know how great this house's atomizer is. ++My friend said this perfume smells like 'mead'(honey wine).

Beware the opening is very feminine but the dry down is truly beautiful and 100% unisex. It may take some people a couple wearings to understand and appreciate this fragrance. 10/10 gorgeous, elegant and high class smelling Italian perfume. Its too bad that people will dismiss this because of the opening. Please give it a fair chance and you will understand. Definitely my favourite iris fragrance on the market.

I absolutely admire L'Attesa despite it not being 'my' fragrance. It's a powerful creamy iris. Very unisex, maybe leaning a bit masculine with the leather heavy drydown. This is like Chanel 19 or Dior Homme after the divorce, the years, the bittersweet memories. It's truly the cold heart in the pristine white leather upholstered bmw waiting outside La Scala. Lasting power is really good for iris!

Masque Milano's L'Attesa is an iris bomb with an effervescent champagne accord. It takes me back to smell of my mother's lipstick from the 1970's. A makeup bag explosion. If you like iris, then L'Attesa is a must have. If you hate iris, then it's probably a pass; but, you should try it. After sampling, I purchased a 35ml bottle.

A really elegant iris. I think it shows off the nicest elements of iris without going too far down the rooty/carroty aspect that something like Iris Silver Mist does. I would consider this unisex but it might be one some guys would consider feminine. Stunning really, might be the best frag Masque Milano does.

L'Attesa by Masque Milano is my go-to iris scent, and I haven’t found one that tops it. It’s effortlessly classy, versatile for any season, and I get endless compliments whenever I wear it. That’s why it’s become my signature scent. I simply can’t run out of it. I’ve already stocked up with backups!

What's happening with these comments for such a beautiful Orris perfume? OMG the powdery power hit me so hard. I agree that this one is old-fashioned design, but still has its own signature to become a masterpiece to me. Champagne with bubbling mixed with Iris? Fan of this <3.

I'm doing a 180 on this one, methinks... The iris and citrus are levelled against each other PERFECTLY. Absolutely flawlessly blended and worked and I am enchanted. Spellbound. I can't stop sniffing my wrist -- it's a wonderful scent. Next, to live in it.

I'm on a hunt for the best iris scent. This one opens very lipsticky, but on me quickly dries down to a beautiful leather, moss and earth symphony. I can't wait for a rainy, cool fall day to bathe myself in this!

Just started to relish iris notes. Here it is well blended with green notes and fizzy champagne. I can detect in the first minutes a clear makupey note. in short it is elegant, crisp and restrained. LOVE

this has the best lipstick accord i've smelled thus far, and i love its other stages of development too. fbw but not sure if i can allow myself one for a while....

One of a kind.It’s not usual boring iris perfume.Amazing oris perfectly blended and balanced.Nothing sticks out,smooth,elegant.Very well made old school quality.

This is the only fragrance which brings me lots of compliments.My chemistry probably agrees.Beautiful powdery slightly aldehydic iris.Quality is superb.

THE best and most stunningly gorgeous iris I have ever ever smelt. It's fab. u. lous!!! I adore iris. This one is supreme. Majestic. Heavenly.

Masque Milano L’Attesa is the palpably iris/orris-dominant offering from the line that is Act 3, Perfume 1, as designated on the bottle and cap, as usual. It smelled oddly appropriate on paper when I first got a sense of what it was like at the introductory event at Perfumology in June, but as always, it needs to be tried on skin. It starts out with mixed burst of bergamot, neroli, creamy orris, and powdery iris, and interestingly enough, it’s the creamier side that fades, giving way to a bit of a sharper, woody, borderline musky experience through the heart of the fragrance that’s technically dominated by the florals, not only the iris/orris but also tuberose and ylang ylang, giving way to a fairly stuble dry down of mysore sandalwood, oakmoss, and leather. It gives me a comfortably paper-like vibe, and even though the iris/orris and other florals lean a little sharp and powdery, it’s nonetheless unobtrusive and walks the line between fun and serious. L’Attesa is not as boastful in terms of projection as some of the other options, but the care put into the fragrance is obvious. Just as Mandala is an exploration of incense, L’Attesa is an exploration of iris/orris, at least to me. At $158 for 35ml, L’Attesa is on the higher end the brand’s pricing (the lower end is $125), and like Mandala and Hemingway for incense and vetiver, L’Attesa is really a nod to lovers of orris/iris and it may seem odd to those less familiar and fond of those notes, but is really quite an agreeable composition, less boastful than Mandala and certainly less so than Hemingway. This is certainly yet another interesting option from the line that I recommend everyone trying, as I see it as a versatile option with respect to season, occasion, and gender. Very pleasant and neat composition of orris/iris, predominantly. 7 out of 10

Opens extremely soapy on my skin, with an animalic undertone. Smells vintage, slightly musty even. The initial stage of L'Attesa lasts quite a while, probably well over an hour on my skin -- the soapiness is very loud especially if I dig my nose into it, which is why I would advice you against it... I'm not a fan of this long opening, but L'Attesa does evolve and the dry down is where it truly shines. After what seems like a lifetime, the heavy soapiness dissipates, and an aristocratic old world union of iris and champagne is revealed, classy and dated rather than vintage and musty. Personally, as an iris/orris addict, I much prefer a more contemporary take on them than what L'Attesa offers, but I do appreciate the direction it's taking in the dry down. All in all, L'Attesa is appropriately named. I find myself waiting and waiting for the opening to pass, and while the dry down is beautiful in that understated way so typical of iris (and also very long lasting despite being very intimate), the jury is still out on whether it's worth the wait. Still, I find myself drawn to it and I have a feeling it's the kind of fragrance that grows on you with time.

In my quest to find the best iris fragrance, I came across this & purchased it. To begin with, if what you’re looking for is the type of iris used in Dior homme, don’t buy this. This is a weird scent. It opens up sparkly because of the champagne note with the underlying iris. Within a few minutes, the iris takes center stage & it’s... weird. The iris here is warm & buttery, and way more makeup like than the iris we commonly encounter in fragrances, thanks to that, it leans more feminine than unisex, although a timid & quiet individual would perhaps prefer it. The projection & longevity here are meh, at best. I especially found the projection lacking, 6-7 sprays and neither I nor people around me could detect it post 35-40 mins unless one digs their nose into the spot where it was sprayed. The whole affair is underwhelming & is gone within 3-4 hours. The scent profile is nice enough, but it’s more art than a usable fragrance. One would perhaps like to pull this out & spray it just to smell it from time to time, but that’s about all it’s good for. If that is what you want & you like your iris, then go for it, otherwise just skip this one.

The opening is bright, lively, and slightly tangy. Almost instantly, a striking iris emerges: powdery, elegant, and reminiscent of vintage face powder. It’s a “wow” moment. But within minutes, the fragrance shifts. The iris becomes distant, cold, and austere... earthy and softly dusty. Fascinating, and so very cold. 🥶 Perhaps the best way to describe the experience is this: You are a small child, wandering curiously through the house on a secret adventure. In the attic, you discover an old, dusty suede handbag that once belonged to your mother. You brush off the dust and open it. Inside are forgotten lipsticks, face powders, and blushers with their lids left ajar; crushed and spilling into the lining. You inhale, and the scent of aged face powder mingles with the faint mustiness of the attic dust. Edit: There are two things holding me back from buying a bottle: the yeasty opening and that there’s something very mineral about it overall. Like an ozonic hairspray... even though the powder is cold and austere, this chalky mineral thing held me back a little. Tag(s): cold, cold iris, dusty, makeup-y, leathery, austere

In the glamorous realm of DIOR Homme, Chanel No19, Serge Lutens' Iris Silver Mist, and others, something like this will always be undermentioned, yet I do not know why. It does not settle into the field of lipstick kissed, velvety, buttered iris, nor does it come up from the ground exuding too much of the grainy, earth like facets of orris. It may be nodding towards being more of the papery dry, cardboard like, slightly austere iris, a la Cuir Ottoman by Parfum d'Empire, but it still seems in a slim category of its own. A cotton wool ball like iris, neutral, almost painfully so. Off white. Bubble bath-esque in its comforting, all enveloping gesture. The champagne note, to me, is fleeting, and the ylang ylang and tuberose I have no recollection of ever actually smelling. It dies down to a quiet bed of iris and musks. This is a stunningly under emphasised, albeit ephemeral iris scent by Luca Maffei.

Attesa starts out with orris and iris - dry, mildly rooty orris mixed with a sheer veil of the flower. There's a yeasty and starchy effect that is quite interesting to the nose, and the orris note isn't taken in a creamy direction. It's slightly, slightly carroty, but not nearly as much as some iris/orris frags like Iris Silver Mist. I get more iris than orris. There's a tiny touch of citrus from some dry/tangy bergamot in the opening, but iris and orris are the stars here and the scent is somewhat linear. The overall effect is of an off white color, of clean, starched linens and sheer white curtains blowing in the breeze from an open window. Good quality but only a like, not love, because it's so clean and restrained - I'm an artist who spends most of her time covered in paint or clay - the woman who fits this scent is not me.

A cacophony of iris. Warm buttery orris and dry, powdery iris intertwine with the sharp, dry sparkle of citrusy champagne. I have no business enjoying an iris fragrance as much as I do this one. Overall cozy yet aromatic. There is a lipsticky wax element here but it doesn't turn plasticky, which is a common issue for my skin and iris scents. My experience is very similar to sserpentine's review. There's a lemon verbena floor cleaner note in here - I believe its the alcohol bite of the champagne mixed with ylang ylang, bergamot, and maybe oakmoss. Without this note, this fragrance would be a love. Edit: With more wearing I'm finding that the champagne and citrus lemon cleaner vibe is too sharp for me.

At first sniff, this reminds me of gin. Very alcohol heavy, juniper top notes (I don't smell champagne at all). Then the rich, leather notes and the earthiness of the orris root come through. They give it a very dusty, earthy feel. The musky, powdery iris comes through for me after about 30 minutes. This is the best part, and it is worth waiting for. It has a strong projection but it's such a soft, muted scent profile to make it feel as though you're not wearing perfume - it's a very natural fragrance. This is quite unisex until the dry down, then it becomes softer and more feminine for me with the iris notes. I can definitely see how people would choose this as a signature scent.

This is the most expensive from the house. 411€ 😱 retail. I am an iris/orris fanatic, love it in all shapes and forms, so I had to get this one, but from a discounter. Would never pay that retail price. It's nice, but not groundbreaking. Quality earthy orris leaning leathery in the base, doesn't develop much, pretty linear, but that's not an issue for me, I enjoy smelling what I first sprayed. I don't get the champagne note, nor the other notes. Minimal projection, lasts 4-5 hrs on my skin. Big like, but not for 411€. Exceptional quality on the bottle and packaging, super fine mist, but a little over the top overall, seems a bit wasteful.

Definitely not an iris soliflore. L'Attesa is an ultra-femme floral/leather scent that maneuvers from champagne and citrus to powdery iris and a subtle rooty iris (if you are looking for it) to a soft and luxurious leather. It is on the feminine side of unisex and it has tenacity and impressive sillage. Personally, I prefer my iris to have some of that "bread dough"-like simplicity, cool and no frills. L'Attesa is not that. But I do think that iris is one of those notes in perfumery that divides people into multiple categories all seeking vastly different ideals. Good perfume but not for me.

First impressions: (on paper) This one is the best one out of the three I just got delivered today. This is definitely a buttery suede iris. If I have to compare it, it kind of reminds me of Iris mahlikan without the Tobacco in it. Edit 1: Ohh okay. I can see where they’re going with this. So the beginning and the middle I was honestly having trouble with. I guess I’m not a big fan of a suede iris, and I’m more of a Prada L’homme (iris soap), miason marigela lipstick on (vanilla lipstick). The dry down I’m kind of liking. You definitely get a very citrusy dry down.