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Eau de parfum
Made Menerva
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Made Menerva — a citrus-floral fragrance with a gourmand character
Made Menerva is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2022.
The composition was created by Made, a young Italian brand that focuses on emotional, expressive and multilayered fragrances.
In Menerva, this philosophy unfolds with particular vividness: a fresh citrus opening gradually softens into floral and fruity nuances before settling into a warm, powdery-musk base.
The fragrance belongs to the citrus, floral, gourmand and powdery families.
It will appeal to those who enjoy a combination of radiant freshness, delicate sweetness and a noticeable trail without being tied strictly to either a masculine or feminine wardrobe.
Made Menerva has a versatile mood, yet it possesses a recognizable character and does not try to remain unnoticed.
The development and mood of the composition
In the first few minutes, Menerva comes across as a sparkling citrus cocktail with a sheer green quality.
Bergamot, lemon and orange create a juicy, invigorating and sunny impression, while tea adds a calm, slightly dry quality to the accord.
Neroli and jasmine give the opening more volume, introducing a soft white-floral nuance.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes warmer and gentler.
Apricot brings a velvety fruity sweetness, cotton candy heightens the gourmand mood, while lavender and petitgrain keep the composition fresh and subtly green.
Honeysuckle adds a honeyed floral nuance, while grey amber lends depth and expressiveness to the heart.
Made Menerva finishes powdery, soft and enveloping.
Vanilla and musk create a comfortable, gently sweet foundation, rosewood adds woody dryness, and powdery notes make the trail smoother and more elegant.
As a result, the fragrance develops in a non-linear way: from cool citrus freshness, it evolves into a warm, sensual and almost creamy scent.
Sillage, seasonality and wearability
Menerva is described as having very strong sillage, making it especially suitable for those who value a noticeable presence and enjoy a perfume that lingers in the air after they leave.
One or two sprays may be enough to get acquainted with the composition, although precise recommendations for application to skin and clothing are not available in the published data.
Its intensity should be assessed individually, as it depends on the temperature, skin type and amount applied.
The citrus-and-tea opening is particularly appealing in spring and summer, when fresh notes sound bright and expansive.
At the same time, the vanilla-powdery base makes Made Menerva suitable for cooler seasons as well, whether for an evening out, a walk, a meeting or a special occasion.
Its unisex character makes the fragrance flexible: on one skin it may lean toward clean floral freshness, while on another it may emphasize apricot sweetness, musk and vanilla.
The fragrance within Made's style
Menerva reflects Made's direction particularly well: there is no pursuit of sterile simplicity, but rather a desire to surround the wearer with a rich, emotional and beautiful cloud.
The contrast between citrus, white flowers, fruit, cotton candy and a powdery base makes the fragrance expressive and memorable.
It is a choice for those who see perfume as a full-fledged part of an image and enjoy observing its gradual development.
For further exploration, consider Clive Christian X Neroli, which shares an interest in vivid neroli and refined citrus freshness.
Made Menerva, however, leans noticeably more toward fruity sweetness, powder, vanilla and musk, giving it a softer and more gourmand finish.
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