An intimate conversation in a bottle — Mariella Burani Messages Eau de Toilette is one of the most quietly captivating and underappreciated entries in the Mariella Burani fragrance universe. Launched in 2001 and presented in a charming box adorned with sweet messages in both Italian and English — "I am who I am. I love all who love. I am. I laugh." — Messages is a fragrance conceived as a personal declaration of feminine authenticity, as warm and genuine as the woman who wears it. Now discontinued and increasingly difficult to source, it has earned a devoted and passionate following among collectors and lovers of classic Italian floral fragrance who describe it as one of the most beautifully natural and effortlessly wearable entries in the collection.
Messages opens with a clean, refreshingly aromatic burst of lavender — not the sharp, sharp lavender of men's cologne, but a soft, slightly minty, wildflower lavender that immediately evokes open fields and natural beauty rather than artifice. The fragrance carries the unmistakable DNA of the Mariella Burani house throughout — that signature elegant, woody, slightly powdery character that makes every entry in the catalogue instantly recognizable as a Burani creation. The heart unfolds into a beautifully rendered bouquet of carnation, rose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley — the carnation taking proud center stage, its clove-tinged, peppery warmth surrounding the softer rose and jasmine with quiet authority. Collector reviews describe the carnation accord here as genuinely stunning — one of the most realistic and beautifully composed carnation notes in all of Italian designer perfumery. The fragrance settles into a warm, gently powdery base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, tonka bean, and musk — smooth, woody, and deeply satisfying, with a soft dustiness that keeps it elegantly understated and skin-close throughout the wear.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Lavender
- Heart Notes: Carnation, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base Notes: Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk
Messages is the Mariella Burani fragrance for the woman who is entirely, unapologetically herself — a scent with quiet confidence, natural beauty, and a genuine personality that reveals itself slowly and rewards time on the skin. Its evolution from fresh aromatic lavender through a stunning carnation-rose floral heart to a soft, woody, tonka-kissed dry-down is seamless and deeply wearable across all seasons and occasions. Longevity is impressive for a discontinued Italian EDT, and sillage is intimate and personal — the kind of fragrance that draws people in rather than announcing itself from across the room. The beautifully crafted packaging with its handwritten messages adds a deeply personal, literary charm that sets this apart from any other fragrance in the collection.
Product Details
- Brand: Mariella Burani
- Fragrance: Messages
- Type: Eau de Toilette (EDT) Spray
- Size: 100 ml / 3.4 oz
- Gender: Women's
- Fragrance Family: Floral Aromatic / Soft Floral
- Occasion: Daytime, Everyday Wear, Office, All Seasons
- Year Launched: 2001
- Status: Discontinued / Rare Collector's Item
A deeply personal and beautifully crafted find for Mariella Burani collectors, floral aromatic fragrance lovers, and women who wear their scent as an expression of genuine, unfiltered self.