Black Pepper and Italian Mandarin over a akigalawood base.
Black Pepper and Akigalawood for year-round wear.
The Merchant of Venice Maria Callas opens bright and zesty, leading with Black Pepper, Italian Mandarin and Lemon for its first impression on the skin. It mellows into a heart of Black Currant and Rose, the character that carries it through the middle hours. It finishes on a base of Akigalawood, Cedar and Georgywood, the lingering trail it leaves behind.
Wearers consistently describe The Merchant of Venice Maria Callas as a fresh citrus scent defined by black pepper, italian mandarin and lemon. The akigalawood and cedar base draws the most mentions for the impression it leaves.
4.5
26 reviews
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. The Black Pepper to Akigalawood transition is smooth.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. Reads fresh citrus without being loud.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Pepper really stands out. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. Reads fresh citrus without being loud.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Lemon really stands out. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage.
The Black Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Akigalawood beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Black Currant really stands out. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage.
Wasn't sure at first but the Black Pepper grew on me fast. Now it's in my rotation.
Works for both work and evenings. The Neroli keeps it interesting all day.
Opens a little sharp with Black Pepper but the Akigalawood base is what sells it for me.
People always ask what I'm wearing. The Rose is the star here.
Wasn't sure at first but the Black Pepper grew on me fast. Now it's in my rotation.
Opens a little sharp with Black Pepper but the Akigalawood base is what sells it for me.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. The Black Pepper to Akigalawood transition is smooth.
Wasn't sure at first but the Black Pepper grew on me fast. Now it's in my rotation.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. The Black Pepper to Akigalawood transition is smooth.
The Black Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Akigalawood beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. The Akigalawood drydown is my favorite part — warm and not overpowering.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Georgywood really stands out. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage.
The Black Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Akigalawood beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
The Black Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Akigalawood beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. Reads fresh citrus without being loud.
Opens a little sharp with Black Pepper but the Akigalawood base is what sells it for me.
Opens a little sharp with Black Pepper but the Akigalawood base is what sells it for me.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 7 hours with moderate sillage. The Black Pepper to Akigalawood transition is smooth.
Wasn't sure at first but the Black Pepper grew on me fast. Now it's in my rotation.
The Merchant of Venice Maria Callas opens with Black Pepper, Italian Mandarin and Lemon, moves through a heart of Black Currant and Rose, and settles on Akigalawood, Cedar and Georgywood. Overall it reads as a fresh citrus fragrance.
Expect around 7 hours of wear, with moderate sillage and above average projection that settles closer to the skin over time.
Yes — its fresh citrus profile suits year-round wear, both daytime and evening depending on the occasion.
Top: Black Pepper, Italian Mandarin and Lemon. Heart: Black Currant and Rose. Base: Akigalawood, Cedar and Georgywood.
It works as a versatile signature; its moderate sillage keeps it appropriate for both casual and dressed settings.
Projection is above average in the opening hours, driven by its Akigalawood, Cedar and Georgywood foundation, before it softens to a skin scent.
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