Marissa Zappas 2021 EDP

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Flaming Creature

by Marissa Zappas

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Marissa Zappas Flaming Creature is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Marissa Zappas. Flaming Creature opens with Sweet Notes, Orange, Pink Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Night-Blooming Jasmine and Wormwood, and dries down to a base of Smoke, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Marissa Zappas's Flaming Creature carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a captivating, divisive fragrance; a smoky, boozy jasmine that's either a bewitching masterpiece or bafflingly weak. It's got an old-school femme fatale vibe, but some find it barely there, while others are utterly enchanted.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Flaming Creature 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with its seductive, smoky character, make it best suited for evening wear and dates. While some find it light enough for casual settings, its distinctive profile leans towards more intimate or special occasions, especially in cooler weather.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Flaming Creature opens with an unexpected, almost candied orange and a fizz of pink pepper, immediately setting an intriguing tone. Soon, a sultry night-blooming jasmine emerges, intertwined with the bitter, herbaceous edge of wormwood, creating a smoky, intoxicating heart. The base settles into a rich, dark blend of cedar, patchouli, and sandalwood, with a boozy undercurrent of rum and an evocative wisp of smoke, leaving a trail that's both elegant and mysterious.

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