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Fantôme Ivan the Fool Extrait de Parfum
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The History and Character of the Release
Fantôme Ivan the Fool Extrait de Parfum is a niche unisex fragrance released in 2020. It belongs to the Slavic Fairy Tale collection, dedicated to the imagery and motifs of Slavic fairy tales.
Like other creations by Fantôme, this release is perceived not simply as a perfume, but as a short olfactive story with a distinctive mood.
The young American house was founded in 2017 and quickly attracted the attention of niche fragrance enthusiasts with its interest in myths, folklore and unusual narratives.
In Ivan the Fool Extrait de Parfum, the fairy-tale theme unfolds through a contrast of fresh, woody, leathery and mossy facets.
The name alludes to the archetype of a hero whose apparent simplicity conceals inner strength and an independent path.
Olfactive Profile and Development
This is an extrait de parfum with a very powerful sillage and a noticeable presence.
The fragrance is intended for those who enjoy compositions that do not disappear into the air without a trace, but leave behind a recognizable trail.
At the same time, its character is not built around a single dominant note, but around a multilayered combination of citrus freshness, green woodiness, dry earthiness and warm leathery nuances.
The opening of Ivan the Fool Extrait de Parfum can be imagined as a cool, sparkling bergamot accent that gradually develops into a deeper woody-green accord.
In the heart, fir, cedar and cade juniper create the impression of a coniferous forest and damp natural shade.
Fig adds a soft, rounded fruitiness, making the austere forest accord feel livelier and more dimensional.
In the base, the fragrance becomes more textured: a leathery accord, oakmoss and wool create a warm, slightly wild and sensual drydown.
This is neither a light fruity perfume nor a straightforward woody composition, but a complex chypre-leather fragrance with a natural character.
Its development is especially fascinating to observe on skin, where cool green tones gradually give way to a soft, dry and enveloping base.
Wearability and Concentration
Ivan the Fool Extrait de Parfum is positioned as a unisex fragrance, making it suitable for both women and men who are drawn to expressive scents with a forest-like, leathery and mossy character.
Thanks to its “Parfum (Extrait)” concentration, the composition smells rich and offers excellent longevity.
Its very powerful sillage makes it particularly suitable for cool weather, evenings, walks, dates or occasions when you want to make an impression without additional accessories.
Specific recommendations for dosage on skin and clothing are not provided in the available information.
Given its intense sillage, it is sensible to begin with a small number of sprays and assess how the fragrance behaves specifically on your skin.
For everyday wear, it is best applied with restraint; for outerwear and open spaces, you can opt for a more noticeable application.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Collection
The composition was created by Bree Elliott.
Her work particularly eloquently combines fairy-tale imagery with natural textural richness: instead of literally illustrating the story, the perfume conveys it through the temperature, density and mood of its sound.
Coniferous trees, moss, leather and wool create the image of a road through the forest, where fresh air gradually gives way to a warm shelter.
Within Slavic Fairy Tale, this release stands out for its darker and more intense interpretation of the fairy-tale theme.
Its olfactive profile combines chypre, fruity, leathery and woody directions, while its note families include animalic, citrus, earthy and mossy, fruity, leathery and woody accents.
It is precisely the combination of natural freshness with the dense texture of the base that makes this fragrance appealing to niche perfume enthusiasts.
Who Will Enjoy Ivan the Fool Extrait de Parfum
This fragrance is worth trying for anyone seeking not universal freshness, but a distinctive perfume persona with a powerful sillage.
It may appeal to lovers of cedar, coniferous nuances, oakmoss, leather accords and unusual fruity facets.
For comparison and further exploration of a similar direction, consider Zara Zara Night Pour Homme III, Kiotis Kiotis Intense and “Enamored Devil” by Irina Vaganova.
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