Molotov Cocktail

Given the notes and polarizing reviews, you'd expect this fragrance to be borderline, if not completely, unwearable. I find Sy's ethos and approach to creating this fragrance interesting, along with the niche notes, so I blind-bought the limited edition concrete cap bottle from Taiwan... hoping it'd at least be palatable enough to wear occasionally. Needless to say, having read reviews here first, I was somewhat nervous and second-guessing that decision. After it arrived and I tried it, though, I was shocked at how wearable it was! Perhaps many of the reviewers have steered away from other niche offerings with similar notes, because in comparison to, say, BeauFort's 1805 Tonnerre, Molotov Cocktail is substantially more wearable and approachable. It's a spicy, peppery, vodka-y fragrance, to be sure, but that sharpness isn't clubbing you over the head in a manner that I find intrusive or offensive. Rather, the more intense notes of blood, sweat, rubber, and gasoline are much more subtle than I've smelled in other fragrances. They're present, to be sure, but hardly the heavy-handed barrage the reviews might lead one to believe. Sy brilliantly blended a handful of extremely strong, often offensive notes into a shockingly wearable and approachable fragrance - a feat I don't think many other fragrance houses would be able to recreate without veering into unwearable territory. It's a brilliant example of niche fragrance as an art form. I can't wait to see what Sy produces in the years to come!

Huge blast of pepper, almost takes up the whole opening while carrying the burning smell of gas and a soft sweetness, I think it's either the vodka or iodine. Drying down I smell way more metal and sweat, actually lot of sweat. Each time I take a whiff it attacks my nostrils violently. Cold and unforgiving, this smells like hell and fear. edit: Holy shit this is literally room filling, every where I go I feel my nose burn from the screechy pepper and smoke.

A very emotional perfume, one that shows proof of talent, and spirit. Hence, the ignition of Sy’s journey for the unexplored parts of perfumery... A powerful introduction to the brand, I wish you luck friend.

The first note feels like the scene in a movie where the veteran gets PTSD- a rapid fire barrage of blood, sweat, rubber, etc. and so realistic... truly an experience.

The scent of battlefield: gasoline, gun powder, burned rubber, burned leather, blood, sweat, alcohol and tears. I’m watching a war documentary!