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Eau de parfum
Fakoshima Perfumes Остров Х
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Island X — a fragrance with character
Island X Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance from Fakoshima Perfumes, released in 2024.
This eau de parfum has an unusual, contrasting character: fresh green and mineral nuances meet spices, soft suede, woody accords, and a warm amber-vanilla base.
Its name seems to invite you on a journey of your own — to a place where sea air mingles with sun-warmed wood, spiced rum, and damp grass.
The composition does not strive to be obvious: it combines coolness, a metallic sheen, a hint of smokiness, and a cosy sweetness that gradually reveals itself.
The brand connection and creators
Fakoshima Perfumes marks an unexpected creative turn for the brand founded by Konstantin Shilyaev in 2012 as a Russian label known for its eccentric eyewear.
The move from visual imagery to perfumery preserved a love of bold combinations and expressive presentation, while Island X continues this aesthetic through olfactory impressions.
The fragrance was created by Konstantin Shilyaev and Yaroslav Simonov.
Rather than revolving around a single dominant note, their composition is built around changing sensations: from the cool sparkle of the opening to a textured woody-suede heart and a soft, slightly sweet finish.
Development and character
Island X opens fresh, spicy, and slightly salty.
Grass and sea salt create a sense of open space, rum adds a warm alcoholic nuance, while pink pepper and saffron make the opening livelier and more expressive.
In the heart, the fragrance becomes denser and more textured.
Cashmeran, suede, and Texas cedar form a soft woody framework; metallic notes add a contemporary coolness, while rose, violet, and white flowers soften the composition without turning it traditionally floral.
The final stage of the fragrance is ambered, woody, and gourmand.
Iris gives the base a powdery smoothness, tobacco and teak add depth, while tonka bean and vanilla leave a delicate, subtly sweet warmth.
Overall, the fragrance brings together oriental and woody facets, maintaining a balance between coolness, spice, and comfort.
Wearability and sillage
Island X is positioned as a fragrance for women and men who enjoy unconventional compositions without rigid gender labels.
It develops particularly well in cool spring weather, autumn, and mild winter, when woody-amber and spicy accords feel more expansive.
The eau de parfum has a subtle sillage, so it creates more of a personal scent cloud than one that fills an entire space.
It is a great choice for the office, walks, intimate gatherings, and occasions when you want a distinctive yet unobtrusive fragrance.
For application to the skin, try the “walk through the cloud” technique: spray the fragrance into the air and walk through it for a light, even veil.
One or two sprays are enough for clothing, especially when the fabric is dense or the fragrance is worn indoors.
Who will enjoy Island X
This fragrance is worth trying if you love a combination of mineral freshness, spices, suede, and warm woods.
It may appeal to fans of complex oriental-woody compositions, yet it never feels heavy or overly sweet.
In terms of mood, Island X can be considered alongside Guerlain Samsara Eau de Toilette, The Spirit of Dubai Turath, and Vertus Vanilla Oud.
What sets it apart, however, is its cooler, salty-metallic opening and soft, intimate sillage — qualities that make this release distinctive within the contemporary Fakoshima Perfumes collection.
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