Nerotic

Someone below said it doesn’t smell like Black Afgano — and I always feel like people should add “on my skin...” to those kinds of statements. Our skin and how it reacts to scent can vary a lot from person to person. On my skin, after about 30 minutes, Nerotic totally smells like it belongs to the same family as Black Afgano. Maybe a distant cousin, a younger brother... or a lover. It’s not as bold or intense as Black Afgano — it’s more sensual, even sexy, and definitely easier to wear, which I really like. I also own Carner Barcelona’s Cuirs, which I’ve always seen as living in a similar vibe to Black Afgano, and out of the three, it’s definitely the most wearable. Nerotic leans smokier though. To me, there’s a clear shared DNA between all three — especially when you get to the drydown. But like I said, scent is such a personal experience. Either way, I love this scent profile. Can’t really judge Nerotic’s projection properly because it’s way too hot here right now — around 27°C — but as for longevity, I could still smell it close to the skin after 15 hours, which is impressive. It’s a really intriguing scent — strong in presence, but in a quiet, intimate way. It doesn’t scream, it whispers. It caresses your nose — seduces, even. I got the 30ml bottle and now I’m not sure if I regret not going for the full 100ml... time will tell. Anyway, I’m super happy with the purchase. It’s my third scent from Laboratorio Olfattivo after Sacreste and Tiglio Mirabilis, and I’m more than impressed with what this house is putting out.

Nerotic opens on the skin as a cloud of smoke infused red fruits coloured by the bitterness of grapefruit and the green sharpness of bergamot. As the smoke settles a combination of dry, earthy saffron and leather against the sweetness of amber, and the milkiness of sandalwood builds layers of complexity, and so perfectly rounds out the fragrance. Moving further into the dry down Nerotic grows sweeter on the skin while the smoke and red fruit’s remain prominent. In these later stages, the fragrance gives off the impression of shisha and that heady intoxicating aroma that flows from a hookah lounge. Nerotic’s combination of dry smoke, green herbal accords and fruit sweetness is exotic, unique and completely addictive 😉 I would say that Nerotic leans masculine and is better suited for the cooler months. As for occasions, this is a fragrance better reserved for evening wear from any casual through to formal setting. Nerotic’s performance is fantastic too! The fragrance easily lasts 10 hours on the skin with moderate filling sillage up until the last few hours when the fragrance drops closer to the skin. If you are a fan of fragrances in the style of Interlude Man, Black Saffron, Tuscan Leather or The Moon then Nerotic is for you! so I definitely recommend checking this out 👏🏻 IG: Nathan__Jamesj

A stunning smoky leathery scent! Reminds me Amouage scents. When I sniffed my hand I felt: I have it! But what is it among those that I have? It took me about 5 minutes pondering when I finally realised and tested side by side: it is similar to Bon Parfumeur's 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin. The latter is much sweeter though, also seems to be stronger and lasts longer than Nerotic. Both are excellent, of the same type, I like both. I see that the like-list has Meo Fusciuni's #1. I have tested that one too and I would say Meo Fusciuni's #1 (the old one) is a whole level higher than Nerotic, it has even better components, there's something "sparkling" in it that makes it very special to me. Similar to Nerotic? Possibly, I just can't remember that scent so well anymore, but Nerotic definitely doesn't have that extra sparkling crystal kind of quality, it's rather smoky type. Edit 19.06.26: the base notes seem to miss patchouli, I can smell it after an hour or so.

Opens up with a really juicy red fruit smell mixed with a bit of smokiness. I honestly don't detect much leather. During the dry down for me the amber accord (with smoky vanilla) is pretty noticeable. It is not harsh but it is a dark fragrance. To my nose this is not challenging at all and it honestly has a bit of a comforting side. I went in expecting something different and a bit more harsh but the reality is also quite a delight. I really like this one. If you are looking for a gentle smoky fragrance with some dry sweet touches this one might be for you.

It has a leathery note but also some metallic and sweet tang floating on top. Very pungent and not even in a pleasant way, but extremely addictive. smelling it on my clothes the next day makes me want to wear it again kind of addiction. I would definitely try it again during the winter when the climate makes its sillage weaker because on a summer day it is suffocating. Still I like it and I'd even go so far to say I'd be attracted to people who wear it.

This one is quite strong so i usually apply it only to my wrists so that i can dab a bit off if necessary. It’s such a nice spicy scent, the spice profile is kind of reminiscent of root beer imo. It’s definitely somewhat fruity but like a made-up winter fruit. It’s also distinctly powdery to me but not like a baby powder, it’s like inhaling crushed up chalky candies or something.

Nerotic is really a gothic masterpiece, i instantly fell in love with it on the first spray. Opens up with juicy red fruits, covered in a deep and rich smoke, ends with leathery amber. Smells like a damp cellar that has old smoked timber around it, absolute banger! Totally worth to buy. Longevity is around 6-8 hours on my skin, and silage is good. i give it a score of 8.3/10

Another fragrance I call "goth" in my mind. It has this dark vintage resinous element and a fruity sweetness that makes this enticing and sexy. It is borderline possibly offensive to people who prefer designer stuff, but I personally love this. I just wish the small bottle was black too. If I knew I'd like it this much, I would have bought a bigger bottle.

Spicy powdery Amber with smokey woods and Leather. There is also rose smell in the background. Beautiful stuff but I can see some people finding it too spicy for them. I think due to the spices it leans more masculine but a lady can wear it too. Scent 8.5/10 Longevity 8/10 Projection 8/10

Someone said it smells like oud and sandalwood trying to be gothic and I agree with it. Pretty strong woody notes, it is long lasting and a bit quirky in a good way! I feel like it is one of the better price to quality ratio in terms of how long lasting this is.

first blast is 99% very realistic anise . I think Im loosing my senses as anise is not in the pyramid here. This fragrance is another level .Certainly not for everyone and not for closed spaces .Name is very accurate however

The official notes are: Top notes Bergamot, Grapefruit, Red Fruits Mid notes Geranium, Coriander, Saffron Base notes Woody dry ambery accord, Sandal, Leather accord, Smoky notes

After a shower I can still smell it!! The performance is amazing! The fragrance Is leatherly sexy and with a int of sweetness.

This perfume is maybe one of the best money per value you can get on the market... This stuff is potent, still very different form the same mass appealing fragrances and it reminds me very much of the oriental style you can find in much higher brands such as Amouge... It opens up very sweet and narcotic, the red fruits are very distinguishible and leave an acid aspect to the opening i personally do not smell very much of bergamot in here but maybe that is just the sour undertone the opening has, Since the opening and much more in the dried down i smell a woody smoky base line sweetened by ambers. Majestic dried down it feels like you are walking in a cemetery at night, really complex and unique scent, definitely not for the beginners... It is not my style of fragrances but i can really appreciate the craftsman of this piace really intrguing scent. Very good Job on the perfomances both really superb especially the sillage, veryo good scent trail it leaves !! Not a safe blind buy at all !! Not unisex in my opinion, this is masculine. Not mass apealing, it's not a compliment magnet and most people who are not into niche will not be appealed to it. But this is not the intent of the master perfumer in this work because he doesn't care about this... 9/10, just not my style at all.

Sometimes I’m flabbergasted by the way how completely different notes can compose very similar feeling or vibe. In olfactory memory, Nerotic immediately spawned picture of Diptyque’s Oud Palao. I do not understand how geranium can be voted so low, this parfume is quite rosy in the Oud Palao way (not an obvious old lady / WC cleaner rose, but rather a sophisticated manly - as someone below well described - jammy rose). There is similar smokey, oud wood drydown as in Palao. While Palao is super strong almost funky animalic at the start (and overpowering, you have to be very easy on the trigger), Nerotic comes across as better-behaved, adding the distinctive note of smooth leather. It is mass-appealing, yet still unique... I have to say this brand caught my attention, also because of the small size bottles that make it really affordable to buy and test.

this is a seriously narcotic, addictive scent. i must say from the outset that is NOT for me, however, it is quite intoxicating. there's a heap of jammy rose all throughout, and the saffron is definitely noticeable, along with the amber and the sandalwood, however, it just comes across as lacking something. can't put my finger on it, though. there's something off about this, and while i personally LOVE it, it's not enough to push me to look for a bottle. there's no snark, no skank and no snuff in it, possibly. it's hard to put into word WORDS, but it's just too nice, i think...

It resembles clearly to Private Label ( known for it oud-alike smell despite doesn ́t include in the pyramid ) . This one isn ́t so dry , woody and leathery due to red fruits and amber which feel elegant . Also we have to give thanks to the brand for their "reasonables" prices ( I won ́t say it loudly jeje ) . I just took one spray but it seems to have a good performance .

A very smooth, 'rich smelling' amber-woody scent with a few elements that remind me of Kemi 'Kemi' and Oud Maliki (Chopard). You know, I could wear something like this, I really like it, but it sits almost precisely in between these two scents (to my nose, anyway), and as such, I don't see myself needing to chase this one down. Though it is quite alluring and intriguing...

Dark & moody, but smooth. A gothic rose with incense, saffron, raspberry and smoke. Introspective, enveloping.. after the dawn.. I reach for it mostly in the wintertime. It's sleek! Unisex. Unconventional, not a people pleaser scent.. Film noir. My YouTube channel: @Sanne Parf

Very strong, very dark, very masculine. Starts out smokey and woody, but becomes gradually sweeter, but stays dark and resinous throughout. Slightly spicy with a note of rubber. I recommend it for colder seasons and for evening. Everlasting longevity. This is warm perfume.