FUGAZZI by BORNTOSTANDOUT®

Fresh, spicy, leathery, a touch of floral, sweetness, and musk. It reminds me of Ganymede Extrait, but a much safer alternative for feminine wearers. I love it -- it's unique and irresistible. You will get asked what you're wearing and/or complimented. It is so appealing to me, I could drink this stuff 🤤. I'm not going to break down the notes, but there's noticeable orange juice, savory saffron (which also reads leathery), and some kind of floral with a touch of sugar. If you're in the American Midwest, I promise you will not smell like anyone else in the room. Full bottle worthy -- a definite essential if you're in the market for a dynamic & creative fragrance collection and do not already have Ganymede or Ganymede Extrait. Can be worn year round, but perfect for fall into winter. *Postnote: I can't believe people are pissing and moaning, claiming this isn't like the Ganymedes. Why do people on this app have to lie so much? Yeah, there are subtle differences (Ganymede is more "mineral-y", blah blah blah...) but they smell SO SIMILAR that to have both is wasteful. Get a decant of each and decide for yourself which version you like best. HEY EDGELORDS! THIS DOES IN FACT SMELL LIKE GANYMEDE 😼.

***Note: This scent has iris in the mid. It’s not listed in a lot of places, but is mentioned in the blurp description on many sites and is actually noted on the official BORNTOSTANDOUT website** Even as I wear this scent at the moment of reviewing it, I still don’t know what to think. But as I’ve learned with my nose, that’s usually indicative of a soon to be love scent. It’s just so interesting to me.. it’s smoky, and a little creamy, spicy, woody, musky.. its being pulled into so many different directions, which used to confuse me, but when I zoom out and smell this scent for what it is and not what I’m looking for it to be, I really love it. It needs time to get to the love section of the journey, but once you’re there, oooooo buddy. It’s great. Big shoutout to Arielle Shoshana for getting my bottle to me so quickly and explaining that this is technically an extrait concentration level, which explains why it will last all day. Find a sample. I never would have imagined loving this scent profile as much as I do, so please check it out.

This is one of my favorite perfumes and if I had to single out one - this would be it. The opening is strange and can be misguiding, because it only has pungent leather note that almost put me off when I first tested it. What follows is almost an opposite - mellow and soothing saffron-milky vibe with some gentle ambery sweetness and mild spice notes that all combined resemble masala tea or similar drink. That contrast, from black (suede) leather to creamy tones of exotic milk is the best transformation I've encountered in a perfume. Bottle design fits it perfectly. Performance is very good, it lasts long and has decent sillage, although the strength of it is not catching much attention, it's creating a pleasant halo that is relaxing and welcoming. IMO, best for autumn and (early) spring, but could also be worn daily during winter or even on colder summer nights. Certainly, this note blend is NOT for everyone's taste being so unusual, which explains the rating, but I think if you get it's drift, you'll love it as I do.

Firstly what a fun collaboration! What a nice way for brands to appreciate one another! I am so here to support and inspire one another! Love this collaboration! This perfume was strong like for me since the first spray and with time it got even better. At first, I thought it might be some ink or Orris notes here, it had a very distinctive smell at the beginning. And at the dry done you truly get something Ganymed-like there is this sparkling mineral feeling that Ganymed has. I get the same feeling in this perfume, that metallic illuminating hard-to-explain smell. To some, it appears as medicinal or hospital-like. Maybe i's the saffron now. So the comparisons to Crystal Saffron and Ganymed are very real but it is not the same perfume it's very different. As I am not the biggest fan of Ganymede. If you ever tried Ganymed add lactonic notes with sweetness and you will probably get this perfume. I like that this feels warmer and more sensual compared to the perfumes in the 'reminds me' list.

It smells like those high-end department stores where the air conditioning is so cold it almost slices through the skin; like brand new clothes, still stiff with luxury. It also carries that clean sigh you get when opening a new book, that bright, untouched aroma. Beneath it all, there’s something more earthy: the raw wood aisle at Home Depot, fresh grains and crisp fibers. And then a very particular nuance, like a loft in clean construction cement, new wood, an open space taking shape. It feels polished and raw at the same time. This fragrance feels completely different from anything I’ve ever smelled. I haven’t tried Ganymede, so for me this is something truly new. It’s not your typical musky scent at all , it has other layers and nuances that make it stand out. And honestly, it’s a real compliment-getter. Update : After wearing it on more than three occasions and receiving several compliments, I’ve grown to genuinely love this fragrance. It’s truly amazing