Italian niche brand Masque Milano will launch Russian Tea, the brand's fifth fragrance.
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RUSSIAN TEA
Day faded; on the table, glowing, the samovar of evening boiled… (A.Pushkin)Out there, the snow-covered Nevsky Prospekt, and a sumptuous Art Noveau building. Inside, a large bookstore. And, on the first floor, an elegant cafè. As water is poured in the cup, the infusion unleashes its most characteristic notes. Black tea, heavy and intense. A floral note, sharp and biting. And that unmistakably dry and smoky aftertaste given by the caravanserai campfires, meant to keep the precious tea cargo dry in the never-ending journey through Siberia. The fresh mint leaves give a pleasant fresh touch to the hot water. A teaspoon of raspberry preserve sweetens, without altering it, the bitter aftertaste of leather and birch. We sip it slowly, gazing out of the wide window, towards the beautiful cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan and beyond. The Russian Tea Ritual today carried us to an unexpected journey in remote lands, full of mystery and fascination.
Russian Tea was developed by perfumer Julien Rasquinet. The notes feature mint, black pepper, raspberry, black tea, magnolia, everlasting flower, leather accord, incense, birchwood and cistus labdanum.
Masque Milano Russian Tea will be available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
(via masquemilano)
Sounds like something to try out:)
Still haven’t tried anything from this brand, but if I can get over my “new-niche-brand fatigue”, it does sound tempting!
Definitely going on the sample list. It’s like they know me.
All the perfume houses have your number
This sounds wonderful. I love the mention of the campfires that leave a smokey flavor on teas (Russian Caravan tea is one of my favorites with bergamot and smokey notes).
I love Russian Caravan too…and fond of CB I Hate Perfume’s version, although would love something stronger.
I haven’t tried the CB version. I’ll have to see if I can get a hold of that.
It’s very light. Wish they’d do an intense version
It’s very pretty and rich, perfect for Fall
Good!
Does anyone know if they have a store in Florence and what the address is? I am going to FLorence in November and would love to sniff.
I plan a visit to Santa Maria Novella and this would make a perfect bookend. Masque Milano’s site doesn’t list any other stores. Thanks.