Howdy Looking Glassers, Another bottle bought for a song from a friend’s FaceBook Sale post. Though I’ve been to Florence a few times and always hit Santa Maria Novella, so far I’ve not been to the Lorenzo Villoresi store. I have tried a few of them over time but can’t remember where, how or with whom. Another of my mates Scotty is mad keen for Teint de Neige and wears it in glorious abundance. He has a very rude name for it and I can’t for the life of men remember what it is. Bummer. Today we are talking about my first bottle, only half full, from the house; Musk.

Musk by Lorenzo Villoresi 1995

Lorenzo Villoresi site gives these featured accords:
Top: Galbanum, Cardamom, Flowers, Bergamot
Heart: Geranium, Rose
Base: Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Rosewood, Vanilla

First breath is all galbanum. That green, smooth, furry resin. It’s quickly underpinned by sharp geranium leaves and a very green rose like torn rose petals and leaves. It isn’t till well into the heart that the cardamom makes an appearance, giving the flowers and resin a powdery green tinge. I’m surprised there’s no heliotrope mentioned, or iris.

About an hour later Musk has turned delightfully carnation and powder with vanilla and oakmoss humming along beside. It’s very pretty and a true powder bomb. Very satisfying.

Projection is moderate to low after initial intensity, longevity is moderate.

Musk is not an eye rolling gorgeous, to die for fragrance. It’s low key, beautifully put together, seamless and a very enjoyable wear. Perfect for when you want to smell goods but not be a perfume bully.

Sound good to you?
Portia xx