LORENZO VILLORESI
MUSK EDT

1995

PERFUMER
Lorenzo Villoresi

cardamom
galbanum
flowers
bergamot

rose
geranium

musk
vanilla
oakmoss
sandalwood
rosewood

‘The sophisticated sensuality of notes of Musk is caressed by the scent of aromatic woods, petals from the most beautiful roses, the mysterious scent of Oakmoss and the sweetness of Vanilla. A particularly elegant fragrance with discreet charm.’ – Lorenzo Villoresi

THOUGHT

Villoresi is one of those brands that’s solidified, but seems to be completely overlooked in the contemporary online fragrance community. I’ve only smelled a few from the brand, but they seem to be worth a look and seem to offer good value. Musk was always high on my to try list after hearing people mention it in lists with Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule and Cartier Declaration D’Un Soir for ‘masculine rose’ scents.

This is very clean, musky, powdery, but also with a ton of sandalwood. I have to revisit the Villoresi Sandalo, but this Musk could pass for a sandalwood as well. A classy, versatile scent. A lot of bergamot in the opening. Vanillic powder, with babypowder mix.

Floral as well, with rose being a prominent note, yet doesn’t register as any usual rose fragrance. The texture and sandalwood are like the canvas the rose gets to paint on.

Musk is often compared to Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood Cologne, of which I have a bottle. I can’t say that I think they are nearly identical or even all that close. Surely they are both sandalwood heavy, and they share a vibe, it’s a good indication, but not more than that. Villoresi Musk is much cleaner and more floral, whereas Sandalwood Cologne is more spicy and sweet. Texture wise this Musk is more powdery and light. I could (and probably will) have both side by side in my collection without it feeling redundant.

Most people seem to pitch this as a rose fragrance, the name says musk, but I say, sandalwood lovers, check this out.