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Fuoco Infernale Linari 2010

6.8 / 10 148 Ratings

A perfume by Linari for men, released in 2010. The scent is woody-smoky. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Smoky

Spicy

Resinous

Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Birch

Woods

Labdanum

Carnation

Marjoram

Myrtle

Cinnamon

Heart Notes

Frankincense Iris

Iris

Tonka bean

Base Notes

Ambergris

Gurjum balsam Musk

Musk

Atlas cedar Leather

Leather

Perfumer

Egon Oelkers

Ratings

Scent

6.8148 Ratings

Longevity

7.5122 Ratings

Sillage

6.8117 Ratings

Bottle

7.6104 Ratings

Value for money

6.323 Ratings

Submitted by Imel, last update on 11/14/2025.

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Reviews

12 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/07/2014

3Scent 5Longevity 2.5Sillage

WRoth
154 Reviews

WRoth

1

Fuoco Infernale

This fragrance opens with a green, herbaceous accord dominated by the myrtle note. If I press my nose close against my skin I detect the Mediterranean aroma of marjoram. This kitchen herb is present throughout the whole fragrance. The clove and cinnamon bark complete the composition of the head accord and keep it from being too green or sap-like. I associate the fragrance with the smell of Mediterranean Macchia. After two hours the fragrance is warmed and sweetened by the incense and Tonka bean notes; they are a welcome change after the completely different head accord. This fragrance, however, is never truly sweet, but maintains its characteristic herbaceous undertone throughout. The last stage of the fragrance is woody, dominated by cedar with a dash of leather. Although interesting and well-done, I would not add this fragrance to my wardrobe.

05/25/2012

7Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Sherapop
1240 Reviews

Sherapop

1

Sand Shimmering in a Quiescent Desert at Midday

Linari FUOCO INFERNALE seems entirely unisex to me. True, there are no detectable flowers, and the composition is not at all sweet. It is also as arrid as a desert at high noon. Nonetheless, I find it eminently wearable and even strangely appealing. The various woody and oriental notes combined with incense (also woody and oriental!) and the myrtle conspire to create a mirage of sand. I would even go so far as to say hot sand.

The name FUOCO INFERNALE therefore fits this fragrance quite well. It is staid; it is stern. But it exerts something of a hypnotic effect upon me, like the afterimages created when one accidentally glances at the sun. Being impossible to purge from the mind, the images impose themselves upon it, forcing all attention to turn toward them. Perception appears to be taking place inside as the mind has suddenly acquired sight in the form of those inwardly reflected bright spots which will not leave by any act of will and only slowly fade away.

I can understand where some might find this perfume too barren, like sawdust, but because of the balsam and ambergris, which impart a metallic mesh texture, FUOCO INFERNALE seems to me more like sand shimmering in a quiescent desert at midday.

03/15/2015

9Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Meggi
1018 Reviews

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Meggi

Top Review 35

A New Business Model - or: Hell 2.0

Malefactus E. Fistofeles stood at the window of his palace with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing into the haze outside. Smoke rose everywhere, and he enjoyed the scent of smoldering wood that wafted into his nostrils. Birch was his favorite; when such a supple, young thing splintered under rough axe blows, quickly dried by the hot breath of the berserkers, and was immediately burned... mmmmmh. It had been hard work for about two thousand years to make Hell compliant with regulations. But for some time now, he had been doubting. What was the point of it all?

In the past, at least occasionally, a guy in white would appear from above and negotiate the temperatures specifically for his people. Each time, he ordered the 'Fuoco Infernale.' And 'extra hot.' That’s what he got. The crew assigned to the Catholic district during the occasional redistribution of heating stations always had quite a tough time. But at least they knew what the effort was for. However, for some reason, no one of that sort had appeared in years. End of Infernale.

A cough behind him pulled him out of his thoughts, and he looked around irritably. The vacuum cleaner had choked. One by one, people were failing at this task and causing more disruption than they managed to accomplish. That was another issue - it was high time for more efficiency. A start had been made: the heating was gradually being switched from coal to gas. Deep below him stood the large boilers; he could smell their contents, especially the spice called marjoram, which he liked. In the upper world, Serbian bean soup - for whatever reason - was banned, but down here, it had been serving well for two weeks. After the meal, it was now time for the gas release in the combustion caverns - which were quite a distance away, as he didn’t want that under his window. Thus, nutrition and energy generation were summarized. Another cost-saving measure was the abolition of jobs that solely served punishment and torment, such as the sorting and inspection of feces. He was even considering stopping the production of plagues like Diesel - Fuel for Life or Gucci - Made to Measure.

The revenue model was equally in urgent need of revision. Sales had been declining since the late Middle Ages, and for several decades, they had been in free fall. He envied his colleague Malik, who operated the parallel Hell of Dschahannam. He was still believed in by hundreds of millions, and the business was booming, rolling in the Riyal. Well, let’s wait and see how he fares in a few hundred years... But he himself needed other sources of income. Hmm. A tourist development? Adventure vacations in Hell? Maybe talk to RTL about developing a new reality TV format - he could negotiate quite convincingly if needed.

Suddenly, an idea struck him: he needed 'positive vibrations' in the upper world’s daily life. With his 2,000 years of experience in the scent of burning, he could offer something that provided the well-fed bourgeois a cozy hellish atmosphere. This deliciously smoky, intense scent, the slightly sour-spicy odor of the new local delicacies: burnt wood, a handful of herbs and spices, a bit of original dust. And he already had a name for it, as the term Fuoco Infernale seemed to no longer be in use elsewhere. Now he just needed someone to calculate it cleanly. Someone with experience who had already drawn up a bizarre and daring plan.

A tickle on his back made him alert. Someone was watching him; he could feel it. He didn’t appreciate that at all. He turned his horned head left and right before completely turning around and looking up. His glowing red gaze met a thin, bespectacled business economist in an office in Hamburg-Altona, who had interrupted his work on a business plan to observe the events deep below through a tear in the fabric of space-time. The mouth of the prince of darkness widened, a swirling vortex opened up, and… Hiiiilfäääääääh!

08/25/2018

7.5Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

Serenissima
1224 Reviews

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Serenissima

Top Review 15

this devil is blonde

Almost a year ago, Meggi put together a very extensive collection of incense fragrances for me.
Through this assortment, I not only got to know many interesting incense scents but also discovered my love for amber!

"Fuoco Infernale" even comes in a travel spray; Meggi said back then that a refill wasn't worth it anymore.
As a result, I find myself reaching for this fragrance more often than all the little sprays.

In "Fuoco Infernale," I encountered a surprisingly bright incense scent.
Here, the devil is blonde, and the path to hell is not only paved with good intentions but apparently with many bright birches.
The other wood notes are also light (I think I can detect beech) and, in my perception, well-aged; I cannot detect a hardware-store wood character with a synthetic undertone.

When I think of birches, I immediately recall the Berlin painter Max Liebermann.
He, along with Alfred Lichtwark, planned and planted a beautiful avenue of birches on his property that led directly to the Wannsee.
Visitors to the Hamburg Kunsthalle will now take notice: Alfred Lichtwark was the director of this institution and also, quite incidentally, the founder of the school of the same name.
I certainly don't need to point out Helmut Schmidt, our former chancellor, in this context.
These birches can be found in many impressionistic paintings by Max Liebermann; he captures the play of light and shadow of the foliage inimitably. And usually, the water of the Wannsee shimmers in the background of the painting.
The foundation that has taken on the so-called "Villa Liebermann" ensured that this birch avenue was restored after acquiring the completely dilapidated waterfront property.
By now, these birches have left their youthful years behind and create a rough impression of the former character of the property.
On the lawn in their shade, one can wonderfully relax: with a cup of coffee and a book - and always with the lively lake in sight.

These bright woods open "Fuoco Infernale" before the well-known spicy scent of the "common" garden carnation makes its presence known.
The bouquets of carnations that were brought to coffee invitations in the sixties certainly served as inspiration here!
Carnation and light wood - already a beautiful scent combination! The dose of cinnamon fits perfectly.
A hint of delicious Christmas baking appears on the scent horizon! (But just as a side note!)
The smoothness of this composition is made stricter and a bit more biting by the resin of the cistus, labdanum.
I really like this aroma; even the lozenges made with it are welcome to me and my airways in winter.
Marjoram and myrtle, both also very spicy, complete an overture that is quite fascinating.
Iris and tonka bean - both not necessarily "my favorite things" - now roll out the "red carpet" for a bright, but not at all shallow incense!
This fire ignited by it does not smoke or smolder. It burns bright, balanced, and actually quite friendly! A scent accent that is initially slightly irritating.
For the devil, blonde and lighter-footed than perhaps expected, also dwells here in the details: he is now stoking his hellish fire!
A handful of resinous-spicy gurjun balsam lands first in the flames: wow - what a delight!
The devil grins!
Atlas cedarwood, particularly spicy and again light, follows right behind; oh, how it crackles!
Each good portion of leather and musk makes the flames flare up - the hellish scent is infused with erotic tension!
Aromatic smoke develops; it already slightly clouds the senses - makes one float.
Our devil is now dancing with excitement around the fire he has created!
He has saved a very special treat for last - amber!!
"Fuoco Infernale" now vibrates with sensuality and desire!
This fire devil does not scream loudly: he is quiet, but precisely because of that, very intense!

The longevity of this Linari fragrance is average; but it is a lot of fun to spray it on again and again and to bring the cheeky little devil to life.
For me, "Fuoco Infernale" is not purely a masculine fragrance; it also invites women to step through a veil of smoke and simply reinvent themselves!
And which woman wouldn't want to enjoy the game with fire from time to time; perhaps even start it?

I almost forgot about "Fuoco Infernale" - that would have been very sad!
But because Can777 puts together many beautiful scent surprises for me, I had to tidy up a bit in my elegant "Sisley box," where the decants and samples reside.
And luckily, I encountered this charming fellow again!

Tonight, "Fuoco Infernale" will not lead me astray.
Despite the ongoing "Long Night of Museums," I think this fire should smolder a little longer before I ignite it!
"Fuoco Infernale" will surely accompany me when it is time to say "Fait Votre Jeux!" or "The Game is on again!"

12/08/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Leimbacher
2873 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Very helpful Review 9

Purgatory of Togetherness

Joy arose when I saw that Linari was introduced as a pre-Christmas new brand in my regular perfumery in Wuppertal. At first, only a quartet and not all the fragrances, but better than nothing. Besides, I already knew Vista sul Mare, which didn't really blow me away in spring. All creations cost €150, a hefty price, but the bottles are truly impressive, but we'll get to that later. The scent, the hellfire, has quite a lot to offer.

The fragrance is smoky, fiery, and very masculine. A true cozy scent for a romantic evening/night by the fireplace. At first, it was a bit too harsh, burnt, and intense for me, but even then, there was something special about it, an archaic power and aura. But the scent definitely stayed in my mind, unlike many other Linari creations. Moreover, the fragrance became increasingly harmonious, softer, and powdery. This is probably due to the wonderful iris, which I can never get enough of. Especially in combination with charred wood, I have never experienced it before - and it creates an extraordinary, complementary symbiosis. The scent is dark brown, characterized by smoke, clove, birch, and tonka. Give the fragrance time; it will grow on you, and perhaps you will grow with it. For starters, I just need a bit of patience.

Bottle: wonderful, dreamy, magnificent. Covered in gold leaf and made of African dark wood. Hello, it has to be 100%.
Sillage: the scent is dark, masculine, and powerful like a large fireplace. But it does not project overly strong or far.
Longevity: about 7-8 hours - so it withstands even the longest evening by the fireplace.

The most pleasant hellfire of all time. For all those who found Amouage's Interlude Man too intense but still want to create a campfire atmosphere. For me, so far, it is clearly the most characterful and expressive fragrance of this German brand that embodies italiano vero.

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