Petra

English🇺🇸 Imagine a scented experience of surreal beauty, evocative, dreamy and rich like Aladdin's cave filled with gold, jewels and silks. That’s exactly what Petra by Masque Milano smells like to me. The 10th Anniversary limited edition perfume opens up on the bright presence of bergamot and mandarin, before making its way into the heart, in which perfumer Cecile Zarokian highlights a delightful Luqaimat accord wrapped in the ethereal presence of jasmine and the velvety contrast of roses, carrying the gorgeous perfume into the main core, built on a fusion of fruits, ambergris, patchouli and incense that glows with abundance and warmth, bound to delight lovers of gourmands, florientals, woody and incense perfumes with such luxurious aroma that I could only imagine it scenting the thobes worn by middle eastern royalty. What a lavish elixir. Español🇪🇸 Imagina una experiencia perfumada de belleza surrealista, evocadora, soñadora y rica como la cueva de Aladino llena de oro, joyas y sedas. Eso es exactamente a lo que me huele Petra by Masque Milano. El perfume de edición limitada del décimo aniversario se abre en la brillante presencia de la bergamota y mandarina, antes de llegar al corazón, en el que la perfumista Cecile Zarokian destaca un delicioso acorde de Luqaimat envuelto en la delicada presencia del jazmín y el contraste aterciopelado de las rosas, llevando el magnífico perfume hacia el núcleo principal, construido sobre una fusión de frutas, ámbar gris, pachulí e incienso que resplandece con abundancia y calidez, destinado a deleitar a los amantes de los las aromas gourmands, florientals, así como también a los admiradores de las perfumes amaderados y de incienso, con un aroma tan lujoso que solo podría imaginarlo perfumando los thobes usados por la realeza del Medio Oriente. Qué elixir tan lujoso.

Thankfully, Petra doesn't smell like Coco Mademoislle which has an astringent, ubiquitous 2000 French patchouli note. I really have to be in the mood for it. Petra is deep, warm, fuzzy amber with jammy, chewy fruits. The Patchouli starts to get in the 2000’s directions but hovers between the chocolate rooty patchouli and the green, leafy brighter astringent patchouli a la Coco Mademoiselle. Even more than Coco Mademoiselle, Petra shares more with the 2017 Miss Dior Eau de Parfum. 2017 Miss Dior EdP being brighter and sparkling with citrus rather than fruits. Both have rose, jasmine, pink pepper, mandarin, orange and share base notes. The major difference with Petra is its additional leather, incense and salty ambergris which feels naughtier than Miss Dior. Like flirting with BDSM

Petra is a captivating oriental fruity floral fragrance that is widely enjoyable and inviting. It opens with a fresh, vibrant burst of pink pepper, mandarin, and bergamot, immediately setting a bright and lively tone. As it develops, the scent reveals its rich, fruity gourmand heart, drawing clear inspiration from oriental influences. The dry-down introduces a deep and warm blend of amber, incense, and patchouli, providing a sophisticated and well-rounded finish. While Petra is marketed toward women, its balanced composition makes it feel undeniably unisex. The more you wear it, the more its charm unfolds, making it a fragrance that grows on you over time. With strong longevity and projection, it’s a standout in its category. Rating: 4/5

Petra is a sweet, feminine, unapologetic amber in the style of Cecile Zakorian (AKA a heavy hand with the amber, resins, and balsamic accords). There's a fleeting moment in the dry-down where Petra reminds me of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle with the sweet patchouli-floral-citrus combo, however Petra evolves into a sensual balsamic amber while still retaining the playful sweetness of the florals and fruits whereas CCM remains a high pitched sweet-musky patchouli. I highly recommend checking Petra out if you a) enjoy sweet, feminine ambers and b) are a fan of Cecile Zakorian's work.

Words can't even begin to describe this amazing fragrance. When I smell it on my skin, I'm transported to Dubai, where I'm in my billion-dollar penthouse wearing a Valentino suit with my Ghutrah on point. I'm throwing a party, and all of my guests are utterly enchanted by my every word. I'm the playboy of the year. My girlfriend is a Colombian super model, and I drive a Ferrari when my Bugatti is in the shop. If you're lucky enough to be near a store where you can sample this, go smell it, and find out where it transports you.