Calle Ocho

Calle Ocho will just do it for me every single time. If you are a fan of fragrances that are incense-y, boozy and are a seductive nighttime vibe, then this is your fragrance. It isn't overly gourmand, however that aspect is still there which adds to the richness and depth of the fragrance. I find that the boozy nature of this fragrance is the most prominent thing you will be smelling. It is also somewhat creamy, which is thanks to the Tonka bean and sandalwood. It is also complemented nicely by tobacco, however, it doesn't smell overly strong of tobacco, so don't be scared by that. If you look at the notes, you may think that you have something in your collection similar to it (maybe such as Angel's Share from Kilian), however, when you actually smell it, you will realize it is not like anything that you have already. It is definitely a strong scent that projects well and would be great for a night out. It is very cozy yet sensual. In my opinion, it is Fulton & Roark's best scent.

This is genuinely one of the best perfumes I've had the pleasure of smelling. You get a photorealistic spiced rum at the top that slowly develops into an ambery sandalwood. It’s warm, rich, and addictive, but not at all overwhelming or headache inducing (which is a problem I often have with gourmand-like scents). I was also impressed by its versatility - I would not say this fragrance is season specific. Its coziness would lend well not only to a cold winters day, but also a summer night out with friends. And it’s an extrait de Parfum, meaning you won’t have to reapply throughout the wear. I would say this is a safe blind-buy for most, but definitely get your hands on a sample if you’re unsure.

Wearing Calle Ocho feels like stepping into a warm embrace. The moment I spray it, I'm greeted by the inviting scents of cinnamon, rum, and dark chocolate—rich and decadent, instantly uplifting my mood. As it settles, the night-blooming jasmine and tobacco emerge, adding a sophisticated touch that feels both elegant and intriguing. I love how it transforms throughout the day, becoming softer and warmer with notes of tonka bean, sandalwood, and musk. Calle Ocho makes me feel confident and cozy, perfect for any occasion. It’s a fragrance that lingers beautifully, leaving me wrapped in its warmth long after I’ve left the room. This is definitely a scent I’ll reach for again and again.

Calle Ocho is warm, spicy, and a little boozy right off the bat, with cinnamon and rum standing out. As it dries down, it gets sweeter and smoother with hints of vanilla, chocolate, and a soft tobacco vibe. It’s cozy, slightly sexy, and perfect for nights out or cooler weather. Not super fresh, more of a warm, comforting scent that lingers nicely without being too loud. Overall: Sweet, spicy, and smooth with a cozy, grown vibe. Oh, and I’m buying a second bottle. CONS: The only thing that I didn’t like was the atomizer, it’s like the Le Labo’s, it shoots a stream of fragrance.

Ohhhh Calle Ocho! I haven’t been this In love & obsessed with a fragrance in a long time! I smell like boozy, sexy apple pie. It’s addicting! I love that I only need 2-3 sprays in the morning and I can still smell her in the evening. I see the comparison to angels share, but to me, only on the initial spray. Angel share quickly drys down to a powdery almost old lady smell. On me anyway. Only tested her once but was a scrubber for me. Calle ocho is definitely 2nd bottle worthy! Trying to make mine last. Definitely a cooler weather or nighttime fragrance. In my opinion.

Such a great one- rich, chocolatey rum, but not too gourmand. I dont think I've smelled anything super similar to this and I've smelled a LOT of fragrances. The chocolate/rum/tobacco combo seems like it might have been done before, but not like this. Definitely sexy but still wearable for everyday. I honestly think the ideal time to wear this would be on a summer night- dining outside and going out for drinks after kinda vibe. Love it!

If I had a full bottle of angels share, I would finish it and replace it with this. As someone who loves florals, I appreciate what night blooming Jasmine brings to this DNA. I also feel the Tonka is more almond leaning and less vanillic here. Without nitpicking, side by side these are very similar with the simple perception that CO is just nicer... this wins the AS, Oajan, Sugar Leather, etc battle for me.

Bought a sample and want a full bottle for fall/winter. The cinnamon, boozy, slight amber, sweet from chocolate, and some tobacco are so good. Lasts ~12 hours on my skin. Unisex. The only problem is it is kinda pricey, $205 for 50 ml ext.dp. But buying a full bottle for winter.

The cinnamon and booziness comes through, it's sweet, but not in a gourmand headache cheap way. I really like it, but I totally see the scooby snack fruit gummy comparison lol.

A beautiful cinnamon spicy sweetness, dark and alluring throughout. Much better sillage than many other Fulton & Roarke scents.

An amazing and well performing EDP, Good for men and women who want darker scents, good fall scent IMO,

This scent is so yummy and sexy! I most smell the chocolate, cinnamon and rum notes

Sweet, spiced, woody, cozy scent. This is very attractive, unisex, & comforting.

Sweet, juicy, boozy, spicy tobacco. This is what I hoped MM Jazz Club would be!

Gorgeous, bright boozy and juicy. So many compliments. Worth the hype.

Calle Ocho is my first sampling of Fulton & Roark, a company perhaps better known for its sold perfumes, who launched an extrait collection in 2023, with Calle Ocho being one of the more recent solid perfume releases from 2022, described as a “mélange of rum, tobacco, and sandalwood.” It’s boozy, spicy, sweet, and woody, and seems like a great option for cooler weather that could nonetheless be pulled off on a summer night, a sort of classy, modern men’s scent that fits in with a lot of the boozy and/or tobacco-centric scents that have been released in abundance in recent years, and it’s a good quality scent that suggests that care was put in beyond the basic successful formula that’s played out in both the designer and niche realm. That said, it does not offer something terribly new, nor complete, but is nonetheless a very good offering, not excessively sweet or spicy but something in between, with vague reference to Burberry London, Atelier Cologne Tobacco Nuit, and even the honeyed By Kilian Back to Black. The extrait version is $205 for 50ml, so not terrible but not hugely enticing pricing, though the fragrance does perform well and I like the pared-down presentation also. 7 out of 10

This was my favorite scent in the 5-piece F & R discovery set I received, and it sticks to clothing for days. It smells like a warm, homemade apple cinnamon beverage without being too sweet or cloying, although it kinda verges into "fancy autumnal potpourri at an upscale boutique" territory. With that being said, I still enjoy it enough that recently ordered the more budget-friendly Cocktail Intense by Fragrance World. A lot of people compare Calle Ocho to Angel's Share, and Cocktail Intense is supposed to be quite similar to the latter. (Most of F & R's scents don't seem to be anything truly original; they're just slight variations of already popular designer fragrances.) *Update: I received Cocktail Intense in the mail today, and it smells almost identical to Calle Ocho after it dries down. If anything, the cinnamon note isn't quite as intense, so I prefer it.

I was intrigued by this company as I usually reach for more unisex-male leaning scents. I wasn't expecting to get my socks knocked off, and this scent (the first I've tried) didn't blow me away by any means, but it's nice! It opens with a blast of amber, almost fruity, and as it dries down it settles into a musky ambery cinnamon. It's very sweet and spicy -- it reminds me of wandering the streets of a city near the equator after dark. It sits very close to my skin. This fragrance has a nice evolution as it dries down, and I find it very pleasant. It's not particularly complex and that's fine with me! I probably won't be getting a full size, but I'll gladly use up my tester and see if my opinion changes.

Imagine my disappointment when I sprayed this and went, "oh, it's just Angels' Share!"... I already own Angels' Share and having Calle Ocho would be redundant. I'd say pick your favorite but they're nearly identical. So... pick the one you want to pay for. I was hoping with the hype Calle Ocho gets that it would be something different and unique but alas... In case you need a summary - boozy, cinnamon, apple cidery, sweet, spicy, cozy, autumnal.

This scent is just so alluring, I find myself wanting to breathe it in again and again! It's very nice and boozy and is sweeter than I thought it would be, though it stays far away from being sickly sweet/synthetically saccharine/headache-inducing! I will purchase a full-size bottle, as I got a sample for Christmas as a little treat for myself. I find the scent intimate and fairly long-lasting.