V Canto 2017 Extrait

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Arsenico

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Arsenico is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Paolo Terenzi. Arsenico opens with Red Currant, Bergamot, Apple, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli, and Birch, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Oakmoss. V Canto's Arsenico carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

V Canto's Arsenico is a controversial elixir, splitting opinions between 'magical' and 'too masculine'. It's a beastly fruity-woody scent, powerful and long-lasting, but definitely not for everyone. Don't blind buy; this one demands a test drive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
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Arsenico 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its powerful projection and longevity make it less suitable for an office environment. However, its sexy, luxurious, and romantic character, combined with its strong performance, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. While some find it versatile, its intensity might be overwhelming for casual daily wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a potent blast of juicy red currant, apple and pineapple, brightened by a hint of bergamot. This vibrant start quickly mellows into a rich, woody heart of birch, cedar, and earthy patchouli, with a resinous warmth from tonka and benzoin, adding a touch of smoky leather. The dry down is a deeply sensual embrace of oakmoss, musk, and amber, providing a complex and enduring finish.

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