Moresque · 2016
Contessa
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
StrongFills most of the room
Polarising
Mixed
Spiced rose cream with vanilla warmth
Scent Notes
Warm & Amber
Heart
Base
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About This Perfume
Contessa by Moresque is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. Contessa was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Andrea (Thero) Casotti. Top notes are Star Anise, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Musk. “Contessa is an ode to aristocratic sensuality. A floral and musky fragrance that celebrates genuine and absolute femininity, one that reveals its boldness, strength and instinct. Uncommon, elusive, incomparably fascinating” — press release of the brand.
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Moresque is an Italian oriental-luxury niche house, the identity is Mediterranean-meets-Arabia storytelling, with saffron, oud, honey and sandalwood woven through the compositions. Family-wise it leans gourmand (12), floral (5) and warm-amber (3), with fruity, spicy and woody rounding it out. The range is entirely gendered unisex (20) or feminine (10). Prices sit in serious niche territory, about $82 to $250. Top accords are sweet, spicy, floral, woody and oriental. Standout live picks: Scirocco (spiced apple cider warmed with saffron leather, $81.89), Sandal Granada (creamy sandalwood, leather jacket, rose honey smoke, $176.39), Seta (spiced saffron tea with creamy vanilla warmth, $122.99), Sole (creamy fruit yogurt with pink pepper sparkle, $144.99), Jasminisha (creamy jasmine tea with candied ginger warmth, $136). Italian-oriental luxury niche.
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