Cubed Volcano For Men

Cubed Volcano goes after the cult, slightly divisive Narciso Rodriguez for Him. It opens with a powdery, mineral violet leaf pricked by pink pepper - the start of that famous, almost ozonic 'wet concrete' effect the original is known for, cool and a little austere. A soft, aromatic lavender and powdery violet bridge the heart before the fragrance settles into its musky soul: a creamy, slightly sweet musk wrapped around earthy patchouli and warm amber, the dark, modern, head-to-toe musk drydown that made the Narciso a polarising favourite. Where the original projects strongly and lasts all day and into the night, this dupe reads a touch flatter and simpler through that musk-amber accord and sits closer to the skin, fading sooner. Best in autumn, winter and cooler spring days, it is a sensual, versatile scent for evenings and dates that works for casual days and the office too - a recognisable, likeable budget stand-in for Narciso Rodriguez for Him.