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Eau de parfum
Fugazzi Mood Swings
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fugazzi Mood Swings — the character and story of the fragrance
Fugazzi Mood Swings is a unisex fragrance released in 2023 by the Dutch niche house Fugazzi.
Founded in 2018, the brand quickly attracted a global audience with its bold approach to perfumery and fragrances that do not seek to fit into traditional gender boundaries.
In eau de parfum concentration, Mood Swings unfolds as an oriental woody composition with a spicy opening, a soft gourmand heart and a rich musky-woody base.
The name seems to hint at a changeable mood: the fragrance effortlessly shifts between piquant energy, sweet sensuality and a deep, slightly mysterious character.
Olfactive profile and development
The first few minutes are devoted to a contrasting duo of black pepper and saffron.
Pepper adds a dry, sparkling sharpness to the composition, while saffron colors it with warm, slightly metallic and spicy nuances.
Together, they create a noticeable yet non-aggressive introduction.
As the fragrance develops, berries, iris and vanilla join the spices.
The berry accord softens the opening’s sharpness, iris brings powdery elegance, and vanilla makes the heart rounder and more alluring.
As a result, Mood Swings feels modern, cozy and slightly provocative at the same time.
Base, sillage and wearability
In the base, the composition becomes warmer and deeper: amber supports its oriental mood, cashmeran adds a dry woody-musky texture, oud intensifies its character, and musk leaves a soft, skin-like aftertaste.
This is not a straightforwardly heavy oriental fragrance, but rather a layered perfume with an expressive texture.
Mood Swings has a subtle sillage, making it especially suitable for those who prefer an intimate, close-to-the-skin presence without a strong perfume cloud.
It works well for everyday wear, a walk, a date or a quiet office setting where delicacy and individuality matter.
The fragrance is designed for both women and men, and its character is especially intriguing in cool weather, transitional seasons and the evening.
On skin, it is best applied using the “walk into a cloud” technique to preserve its airiness and avoid overwhelming the spicy amber base.
Two to three sprays are enough for clothing: fabric will help extend the fragrance’s longevity and emphasize its warm woody nuances.
Who will enjoy Fugazzi Mood Swings
This fragrance is worth trying for fans of spicy, oriental, woody and gourmand compositions, especially if you want to move away from obvious sweetness or overly austere woodiness.
Mood Swings will appeal to those who appreciate contrasts: pepper and saffron meet vanilla and berries here, while the soft musky finish balances the oud and amber.
The perfumer behind the composition has not been identified in publicly available information, but the formula itself clearly conveys Fugazzi’s recognizable idea: combining familiar notes boldly to create an unconventional, gender-neutral scent.
For further exploration, consider Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe Assoluto — an option for those interested in rich oriental-woody compositions with a distinctive character.
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