Kraftstoff Rammstein 2025

Rammstein and provocation were once.
Today, their fragrance line has become quite mainstream, the boundaries of disturbing have long been reached.
All the more I was surprised by the initial hints here in the forum about the scent, the word controversial appeared almost like an advertising banner.

With all the lovely ingredients, how can it be so polarizing?
Even the name, aside from the German KRRRR and FFFFF according to Rammstein pronunciation, seems quite suitable for everyday use.
And, oh wonder, it is.

The bottle has always been designed in harmony with the line, the annoying plastic cap as well.
But you get a decent spray of the juice when pressing down.

Hiss!

I would like to continue writing in Fraktur now, but that pun has been thoroughly worn out.

So, where is the scent?

I initially receive a rather alcoholically neutral opening, as if the formula first needs to chemically react with my skin.

Then, very very faintly, the first citrus notes emerge.

At the latest at this point, I realize that solar energy has been transformed into liquid fuel.
Because it smells, who would be surprised, quite Iberian, sun-drenched citrus, but not like cleaning products.
(Hmm, maybe the next gag of the brand. RRRein!)

It is a balanced mix of the actually listed citrus fruits, no more, no less.
The ginger adds that nice sharpness.

Then a long, long pause in development.

About a good half hour later, a creamy musk makes its presence known, reminding me of the 1970s creations from Jovan.
Somewhat dull, slightly sweaty, body-warm with a skin note of grime.

Ah yes, the transformation of solar energy into citrus power, then into body-digested calories and finally into body warmth works out.
But I suspect that good old Till doesn't want to bombard us with biophysical refrains here.

What disappoints me a bit, because it is well done and unfortunately super quietly dosed, is the combination of leather notes and blackcurrant.
This could potentially become the next big hit with further development; we’ve had raspberry and cherry in abundance already.

This sour fruity note fits very well with the leather, which is presumably inspired by the fashionable molecules of patchouli and labdanum.
Akigalawood?
Who knows!

The rose geranium is definitely present as an enhancement, but is hardly discernible due to the renewed freshness of neroli.
Floral for sure, but more as an overall concept.

The aforementioned leather note is designed to be slightly woody and rounded; the good old Iso-E-Super is probably doing a good job.
Sounds fitting here for the pump, who would have thought.

Fortunately, I notice very little amber, otherwise the scent would have veered into a rather sweet direction.
It serves as a further cushioning of the woodiness.

Yep, that’s about it.
The main progression will be a interplay of physical musk and fairly fresh citrus notes with a floral undertone.
The quiet counterpoint, this lovely combo of leather and blackcurrant, is there, but more in the background. A pity at this point.
Only towards the end does the beautiful side of the base reveal itself.
And yes, Akigalawood is, well interpreted, quite pleasant. This molecule should have been used.

As for the H/S, the scent remains detectable for a long time, a good eight hours. The scent aura, however, is quite close to the body after a short time.

So, I am basically satisfied with this newcomer, which is probably also the intention of the nose behind it.
No headaches, no flashy number, just smelling fresh and body-conscious.

I am curious when the brand will release leather straps.
That would lure me in blind!

Hehehe with a German Ä.