How it smells
The first thing you smell is black pepper and black tea. The heart brings black pepper and black tea. On the skin it settles into labdanum and leather. Overall it smells leather and green.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Masque Russian Tea notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Masque Milano Masque Russian Tea EDP
Masque Russian Tea EDP is made by Masque Milano. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Other Masque Milano perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Tango, Masque Tango and Masque Ray-Flection.
How long Masque Russian Tea stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire and Roja Dove Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense. Base notes like labdanum and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by green and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and green smells and notes like black pepper and labdanum. Less obvious notes include mint and labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €116. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Versace Eros Parfum but less than Tom Ford Ebene Fume and Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire.
How far Masque Russian Tea spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Ebene Fume and Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2023.
Masque Russian Tea dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Versace Eros Parfum (2 shared notes), Tom Ford Ebene Fume (3 shared notes), Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire (3 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense (3 shared notes).
More questions
Is Masque Russian Tea unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Masque Russian Tea come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.