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Perfume extract
Moi Aussi Dulcamara
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Moi Aussi Dulcamara
Moi Aussi Dulcamara is an expressive perfume extract from the Italian brand Moi Aussi, released in 2023.
This unisex fragrance has an oriental and fougère character, combining spicy energy with creamy softness, floral nuances, and a rich resinous-woody base.
The composition makes an impression within the first few minutes: black pepper, cardamom, coriander, and blood orange create a bright, warm, and slightly sparkling opening.
The spices unfold with volume and elegance, while the citrus accent adds juiciness to the opening without turning the fragrance into a light daytime citrus scent.
How It Develops on the Skin
As it develops, Dulcamara becomes rounder and more sensual.
In the heart, coconut and milk create a soft gourmand background supported by jasmine and rose, while lavender adds a green freshness and a composed fougère structure.
The final stage is especially dense and distinctive: castoreum, incense, labdanum, and patchouli intensify the dark, balsamic, animalic, and woody facets.
As a result, the perfume feels less like a simple sweet composition and more like a layered fragrance with noticeable depth and an expressive drydown.
Longevity and When to Wear It
Dulcamara is available as perfume, or extract, so the fragrance is designed to have a rich, intense presence.
Its sillage is described as very strong: even a small amount of the composition may be noticeable to those around you, making this perfume especially suitable for anyone who enjoys distinctive, warm, and memorable fragrances.
The exact recommended amount for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the database.
Given the composition's high intensity, it is sensible to start with a minimal number of sprays and assess its development after a few minutes, especially indoors or in warm weather.
Dulcamara feels most natural in the cool season, for evening outings, and whenever a striking fragrance accent is appropriate.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
The fragrance was created by Denise Meles. In Dulcamara, her work is expressed through the contrast between the spicy opening, milky-coconut heart, and rich resinous-woody base.
This approach makes the fragrance appealing to women and men who prefer character, density, and an individual signature over traditional gender boundaries.
For Moi Aussi, this release is a notable example of the Italian approach to niche perfumery: familiar notes are assembled into a bold and unexpected formula.
Dulcamara will appeal to those looking not for universal transparency, but for a powerful perfume with oriental warmth, a fougère structure, and a distinctive trail.
Similar Fragrances
If you enjoy spicy oriental compositions with a rich character, Yves Saint Laurent Opium is worth exploring.
As a further introduction to dense, expressive, and layered perfumery, you might also consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath and other fragrances with spicy, balsamic, and woody accents.
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