Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite 2000 EDP

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Dead Sexy

by Margot Elena

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Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite Dead Sexy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Margot Elena. Dead Sexy settles into a heart of Orchid, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Woody Notes, and Vanilla. Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite's Dead Sexy carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it dark and mysterious, others get pure plasticky baby wipes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it woody vanilla that’s often compared to Bvlgari Black, but with debatable performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
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Dead Sexy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Orchid100%
Baseas listed
Ebony33%
Vanilla33%
Woody Notes33%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While many report this as a skin scent with poor longevity, its woody-vanilla profile leans towards nocturnal and intimate settings. It's too dark and potentially distracting for an office, but perfect for dates or relaxed evening wear, 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Dead Sexy opens with a woody blast, primarily deep ebony, before mellowing into a powdery, creamy vanilla. A fleeting hint of white orchid adds a subtle floral lift to the rich, dark base. The vanilla isn't overly sweet or gourmand, balancing the woodiness rather than dominating it, creating a smooth, sophisticated aroma.

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