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The year 2015 gave us Brune Melancolia Sabe Masson. A feminine fragrance from the spicy and east families. Brune Melancolia — proudly part of the Solid Soft Perfumes collection. Concentration — solid perfume: exactly what it needs to be.
Made in France, backed by a long and proud tradition. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A compact perfume format based on wax or oils, allowing you to delicately refresh your fragrance throughout the day
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition of Brune Melancolia is built as an expressive line of development, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The style of Sabe Masson is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Solid perfume sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Fruit, Green and Floral. The palette also extends to Wood, Spicy and Gourmet. From a family perspective the composition sits in East and Spicy.
From the first breath you detect sparkling citrus opening notes: Bergamot and Grapefruit.
In the heart you sense Blackcurrant, Raspberry leaf, Rose and Violet keeping a harmonious floral direction.
The accord architecture is driven by these accords: Citrus, Floral, Fruit and Wood without random overlap. Background accords such as Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The stylistic positioning is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
In summary Brune Melancolia reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Sabe Masson |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://www.sabemasson.com |
| Year of production | 2015 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Solid perfume |
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