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Oil-based perfume
Haus of Gloi Moonlight Masquerade
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Moonlight Masquerade — Haus of Gloi Perfume
Moonlight Masquerade is a unisex perfume by Haus of Gloi, released in 2018.
This is an oil-based perfume with a pronounced, very powerful sillage, making it ideal for those who enjoy noticeable compositions and atmospheric perfume stories.
Haus of Gloi is an independent American brand founded in 2014 by perfumer Britton Boyd.
The brand quickly attracted the attention of niche fragrance enthusiasts with its love of cozy, creative and slightly fairytale-like themes.
Moonlight Masquerade fits naturally into this aesthetic: its name seems to invite you to a mysterious evening where soft light, masquerade and dark romance merge into a single image.
Character and Olfactory Profile
Moonlight Masquerade’s olfactory profile is built around amber, incense, hay and lavender.
In terms of classification, the composition is a fougère fragrance, with amber, balsamic, green and sweet accords as its main categories.
This combination brings together resinous depth, dry herbaceousness, a cool green nuance and soft sweetness.
Amber gives the fragrance a warm, rounded quality, while incense adds a smoky, meditative facet.
Hay contributes a dry, slightly sunlit nuance, while lavender refreshes the composition with a green, clean accent.
Together, the notes create a contrasting character: Moonlight Masquerade can feel cozy, mysterious and slightly gothic at the same time.
Development and Wearability
The exact sequence of top, middle and base notes for this release is not specified, so it is more accurate to consider the composition as a unified accord.
On the skin, it develops gradually, maintaining a balance between resinous amber, incense depth, herbal lavender and dry hay.
The oil-based formula usually stays close to the skin during the first few minutes, but thanks to its very powerful sillage, the fragrance can remain noticeable in the surrounding space.
Moonlight Masquerade is presented as a fragrance for women and men.
It is particularly well suited to cool weather, evening outings, intimate gatherings and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality without an overtly gendered scent.
During the warmer months, it is best applied sparingly, as its rich sillage may develop especially intensely.
How to Apply Oil-Based Perfume
The exact recommended amount for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the database.
Given its very powerful sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount on pulse points — for example, the wrists or neck — and assess its development after a few minutes.
On fabric, the fragrance may last longer and smell denser, so it is worth testing the material’s reaction on an inconspicuous area before applying it.
Oil-based perfume is best not rubbed in: this allows it to develop more evenly and helps conserve the product.
Additional applications or reapplication are appropriate only after you understand how noticeable the composition is on your skin.
The Perfumer and Similar Fragrances
Moonlight Masquerade was created by Britton Boyd.
His work with amber, balsamic and green nuances highlights Haus of Gloi’s independent character and transforms what may initially seem like a simple combination of notes into an atmospheric perfume story.
If you would like to explore more dark, resinous and unusual compositions, take a look at Bois 1920 Spigo 1920, Anatole Lebreton Grimoire and O`Driu Gothic Angel / Gothic Censored.
They are not exact substitutes for Moonlight Masquerade, but they may appeal to fans of expressive niche fragrances with character.
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