FAKOSHIMA 2021 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

El Primer Deseo

by Yaroslav Simonov , Konstantin Shilyaev

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FAKOSHIMA El Primer Deseo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Yaroslav Simonov and Konstantin Shilyaev. El Primer Deseo opens with Black Elder, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Red Apple, Blackcurrant Leaf, Guaiac Wood, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Resins, Leather, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. FAKOSHIMA's El Primer Deseo carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, El Primer Deseo is a complex beast. It's a challenging wear that demands time to unfurl its peculiar beauty, rewarding patience with an unconventional charm.
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El Primer Deseo Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

With its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, this scent is perhaps too distinctive for most office environments but could work for casual day wear. It leans away from formal occasions due to its unique and somewhat challenging character, fitting best in more relaxed or artistic settings.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

El Primer Deseo opens with a sharp, zesty burst of lemon, mandarin and lime, quickly followed by the aromatic spice of cardamom. As it settles, an unusual heart emerges, where crisp red apple and verdant blackcurrant leaf mingle with the dry, woody notes of guaiac. The drydown reveals a rich, animalic leather softened by the warmth of resins and a subtle, sweet caramel, creating a surprisingly earthy and almost nutty finish.

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