First of all, I am not a fan of leather in 90% of cases, at least as long as it does not dominate, but I still try to report as unbiased as possible :)
The reason for the purchase was the fragrance name and the concept.
Especially in the colder days, I discovered cashmere as a fragrance note for myself, and when I saw this scent, it sounded immediately tempting.
The concept is quite simple but brilliant: Take a company that specializes in fragrances and start a collaboration with a company that specializes in textiles. Take the best from both companies and voilà, a fragrance line is created, inspired by the most popular textile fibers/surfaces.
In my excitement, I pushed aside the fact that both leather and black amber were in the base, but the positive aspects for me outweighed that.
So, to summarize how the impulse to buy came about:
+Cashmere ... I like it, check!
+Interesting concept ... because it’s fashion-oriented, check!
-Leather mixed with dark accords ... not really my thing, check!
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Bought :)
Now to the test:
After the first spray, the slightly smoky leather note hit my nose.
For a moment, the negative aspects grew, but I quickly realized that this was not a blunt "Smoky Leather" scent, but something more complex. More and more, the dark note was caressed by a mix of soft and cozy accords, and over time, a symbiosis formed between the edgy dark leather and the embracing, smooth accords that enveloped the whole and rounded off the edges.
After a while, the process of symbiosis was complete, and everything merged linearly with each other, gently laying over the skin. Now and then, an accord would greet me, but then it would return to the rest of the group.
Fragrance notes:
United, cashmere, iris root, and musk form the faction of soft and smooth accords.
Leather and black amber provide the somewhat rougher, polarizing contrast.
Cardamom, Atlas cedar, and oak behave rather inconspicuously, but bring the necessary spice into play.
Calabrian bergamot and Damask rose add just a hint of freshness and lightness, although I notice this more on the test strip than on my skin. Sillage is absolutely fine, even above average for an Eau de Parfum, and especially for the price, I would say. Generally, the fragrances from Fugazzi perform very well, although my skin is unfortunately not particularly blessed when it comes to longevity and projection.
Who is the scent suitable for?
It’s already unisex, but I predominantly see the scent for men.
For men, the spectrum is quite broad. Spontaneously, I think of the classic leather jacket or rather the lambskin leather jacket. Tending towards a somewhat more mature, perhaps bearded man, but with men, it’s rather hard to pin down, as the scent will surely appeal to many.
For women, I find it a bit easier to categorize. Here, I could well imagine the scent on a somewhat more mature woman with dark hair. Perhaps a bit Mediterranean, an occasional smoker, with dark lipstick and temperament. After the test, the conclusion:
+-Cashmere, present, but not as prominent as hoped
+Concept still super and well implemented
-+Leather unfortunately more present than hoped, but despite the fact that I am not a leather fan, it is very well executed and in my opinion, a leather accord that could also appeal to non-leather fans.
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Conclusion:
Not a blind buy for those who are not leather fans or struggle with dark scents.
Nevertheless, a very successful fragrance with a great concept.
Great cashmere-leather combination.
Price-performance absolutely top, and the brand in general deserves more attention.
Definitely worth a test :) Thank you for reading, and I hope I could contribute something helpful :)
Best regards,
David
