Top Notes 
Violet
Zimthoplax
Heart Notes 
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Base Notes 
Ambergris
Musk
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Toxique? - But no!
When I evaluate a fragrance as exclusively masculine, I primarily consider whether it would appeal to a man. I can imagine that for "Fumée Toxique".
Would I buy "Fumée Toxique" for a man? Yes, but it would depend on the man. That sounds trivial now, but how can one explain this without possibly coming across as dismissive towards men with certain fragrance preferences?
In any case, I would find a man who, for example, smells like this perfume interesting.
On the other hand, I don't find it quite suitable for myself, and it doesn't exert any attractive power over me.
For me, "Fumée Toxique" starts off very smoky, woody, and also somewhat balsamic at the same time. I also detect at least a slight skin note with a hint of sweat. The violet root, as that is the only one used, and the smoke with the sandalwood? Yes, that could smell like skin. If iris were listed, it might smell like leather. "Fumée Toxique" does not.
A very aromatic cedar wood has also been used. I also suspect peppery notes. Before I looked at the pyramid here, I noted: vetiver, smoky. As we know, not only the few listed fragrance materials have been used. There are definitely many undisclosed fragrance secrets in this scent.
After a while, the smoky scent largely dissipates, "Fumée Toxique" becomes increasingly woody and interestingly aromatic. I can't describe this aromatic blend except to say that it also has a resinous-balsamic scent, subtly. But not like incense or other wood balsams. If ambergris was indeed used, it is definitely a good synthetic imitation, as it smells so fine. I cannot perceive the usual musky creaminess. It remains a harsh, aromatic woody scent. Nevertheless, the slight skin accord remains present. "Fumée Toxique" becomes increasingly intimate for me over time.
But that doesn't mean it has to be that way fundamentally. It is, after all, a fragrance for men. And my experience is often that fragrances on men have a much more pronounced sillage. Or at least that's how I perceive it.
I give it 70% because I can recognize at any time that it is a good perfume, but it is not an option for me. At €109 for 100 ml, it is more expensive than the other Delì fragrances.
Could women wear this scent? It depends on the woman...
Would I buy "Fumée Toxique" for a man? Yes, but it would depend on the man. That sounds trivial now, but how can one explain this without possibly coming across as dismissive towards men with certain fragrance preferences?
In any case, I would find a man who, for example, smells like this perfume interesting.
On the other hand, I don't find it quite suitable for myself, and it doesn't exert any attractive power over me.
For me, "Fumée Toxique" starts off very smoky, woody, and also somewhat balsamic at the same time. I also detect at least a slight skin note with a hint of sweat. The violet root, as that is the only one used, and the smoke with the sandalwood? Yes, that could smell like skin. If iris were listed, it might smell like leather. "Fumée Toxique" does not.
A very aromatic cedar wood has also been used. I also suspect peppery notes. Before I looked at the pyramid here, I noted: vetiver, smoky. As we know, not only the few listed fragrance materials have been used. There are definitely many undisclosed fragrance secrets in this scent.
After a while, the smoky scent largely dissipates, "Fumée Toxique" becomes increasingly woody and interestingly aromatic. I can't describe this aromatic blend except to say that it also has a resinous-balsamic scent, subtly. But not like incense or other wood balsams. If ambergris was indeed used, it is definitely a good synthetic imitation, as it smells so fine. I cannot perceive the usual musky creaminess. It remains a harsh, aromatic woody scent. Nevertheless, the slight skin accord remains present. "Fumée Toxique" becomes increasingly intimate for me over time.
But that doesn't mean it has to be that way fundamentally. It is, after all, a fragrance for men. And my experience is often that fragrances on men have a much more pronounced sillage. Or at least that's how I perceive it.
I give it 70% because I can recognize at any time that it is a good perfume, but it is not an option for me. At €109 for 100 ml, it is more expensive than the other Delì fragrances.
Could women wear this scent? It depends on the woman...
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