What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and amber. Bergamot and lemon at the top, jasmine and iris in the middle and vanilla and ambergris at the base.
- Came out
- 1970
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Masquerade Cologne 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
Prince Matchabelli Masquerade Cologne EDC in detail
Masquerade Cologne EDC comes from Prince Matchabelli. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like vanilla and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Masquerade Cologne spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
The style of Masquerade Cologne
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include Brazilian rosewood, ylang-ylang and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Other Prince Matchabelli perfumes
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Cachet, Wind Song and Golden Autumn.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €63, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Slava Zaitsev Maroussia but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1970.
If you like Masquerade Cologne, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (13 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (10 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (8 shared notes) and Bill Blass Basic Black (13 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Bill Blass Basic Black starts from €29.
More questions
Can men wear Masquerade Cologne?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Masquerade Cologne come out?
It came out in 1970.
Is it better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
What is the difference between Masquerade Cologne EDC and Masquerade Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.