Meo Fusciuni 2020 Extrait

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Varanasi

by Giuseppe Imprezzabile

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Meo Fusciuni Varanasi is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Giuseppe Imprezzabile. Varanasi opens with Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron, and Incense, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose, Jasmine, and Ambrette, and dries down to a base of Gurjun Balsam, Leather, Animalic, and Vetiver. Meo Fusciuni's Varanasi carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Varanasi is a potent, polarising beast; an immersive, challenging ode to its namesake that demands an open mind and a sturdy constitution. If you can stomach its raw, animalic opening, you'll be rewarded with a complex, spiritual journey.
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Varanasi Extrait 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, coupled with its intense and animalic profile, make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting. This scent truly shines in cooler weather, making it ideal for a dramatic formal event or a date night where you want to make a statement.

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

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

An intense, spiritual journey begins with a blast of warm, dry spices - cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron - mingling with pungent incense. This powerful opening gives way to a complex heart where a dark, animalic cypriol, often described as 'dirty', intertwines with delicate rose and jasmine, softened by the musky sweetness of ambrette. The dry-down settles into a deep, earthy base of leather, animalic notes, and oud, grounded by vetiver and gurjun balsam, creating a long-lasting, almost sacred, and undeniably raw experience.

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