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Contre Culture

by Yaroslav Simonov , Konstantin Shilyaev

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FAKOSHIMA Contre Culture is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Yaroslav Simonov and Konstantin Shilyaev. Contre Culture opens with Citron, Smoke, Allspice, and Pebbles, settles into a heart of Leather, Rose, Pomegranate, and Hyraceum, and dries down to a base of Gunpowder, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Iris. FAKOSHIMA's Contre Culture carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A boldly individual scent for those who march to their own beat. It's a challenging, fascinating wear that demands attention and probably suits a confident, edgy type. Definitely not a blind buy, this one.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Modern
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Contre Culture Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Smoke25%
Pebbles22%
Allspice19%
Citron19%
Pepper15%
Heartas listed
Rose29%
Pomegranate28%
Leather27%
Hyraceum15%
Baseas listed
Iris28%
Sandalwood28%
Gunpowder23%
Guaiac Wood22%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, rose and leather - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, unique character and smoky notes make it too distracting for a typical office. It's best suited for dates or evening casual wear where its bold presence can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Contre Culture opens with a surprisingly sharp, almost metallic citron, soon joined by a bracing, smoky pepper and a distinct mineral edge. As it settles, a rich, dark rose emerges, entwined with a rugged leather and the animalic growl of hyraceum, given a fruity hint by pomegranate. The dry-down is utterly unique, with an explosive gunpowder accord fusing with warm guaiac wood and smooth sandalwood, topped off by a powdery iris that adds unexpected sophistication.

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