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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Stricnina
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent: a syrupy, boozy tropical fruit blast that some find exquisitely complex and intoxicating, while others are utterly repulsed by what they describe as 'rotten fruit' or 'stale urine.' Not for the faint of heart, but addictive for the gourmand fiends.
A divisive yet popular take on fruity scents, Stricnina is a bold, sweet-tart tropical bomb. Lovers rave about its beast-mode performance and juicy character, while detractors get a chemical, animalic musk. Definitely for those who want to be noticed.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 12% |
| Floral | 8% | 11% |
| Fruity | 26% | 28% |
| Green | 13% | 11% |
| Sweet | 32% | 32% |
| Warm | 12% | 9% |
| Woody | 6% | 6% |
| Earthy | 7% | 3% |
| Animalic | 8% | 6% |
| Fresh | 14% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This fragrance is potent and long-lasting, with a significant sillage, making it unsuitable for office wear. Its rich, gourmand, and boozy profile perfectly suits a captivating date night, though some find it too overwhelming for casual settings, while its unique intensity might be out of place at formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with a bold fruity sweetness, make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. However, this same intensity makes it a fantastic choice for dates and evening events, where making a statement is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Tropical accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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