Stora Skuggan 2020 EDT

U ££ Acquired

Thumbsucker

by Olle Hemmendorff

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Stora Skuggan Thumbsucker is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020, created by Olle Hemmendorff. Thumbsucker opens with Narcissus and Honey, settles into a heart of Violet and Cherry, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Almond, Beeswax, and Styrax. Stora Skuggan's Thumbsucker carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a real love-or-hate, Marmite kind of scent. Some can't get enough of its unique, nostalgic character, while others find it simply unwearable, like old potpourri or even a urinal cake. Definitely try before you buy this divisive concoction.
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Thumbsucker Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Honey51%
Narcissus49%
Heartas listed
Cherry53%
Violet47%
Baseas listed
Beeswax33%
Almond30%
Cedar19%
Styrax18%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and pronounced sweetness, Thumbsucker is a bit much for the office. However, its unique and sensual character makes it a strong contender for date nights, offering a memorable and alluring presence. For casual wear, a light hand is crucial due to its intensity, and it's too unconventional for formal events or sport.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond

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

Thumbsucker opens with a honeyed thwack of narcissus, immediately joined by a distinct, sometimes medicinal, cherry note. The sweetness is profound, morphing into a powdery violet heart. Hints of clean cedar, bittersweet almond, and a waxy styrax-beeswax base eventually emerge, creating a complex, vintage-leaning accord that divides opinion. It's thick, sweet, and oddly compelling.

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