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The composition belongs to the American brand Wicked Good, known for its bold reinterpretations of familiar smells from everyday life, nature, and pop culture.
The fragrance is part of the Oddities + Curiosities collection — a gathering of perfumery oddities where familiar images are revealed in unexpected and even provocative ways.
Race Fuel takes this idea literally: instead of a classic floral or woody palette, it turns to the world of motorsports, garages, and hot engines.
The composition was created by Cheri Tracy.
Her work transforms technical and industrial associations into a complete olfactory narrative that sounds bold, recognizable, and not at all intent on pleasing everyone.
This is not the familiar freshness of citrus or light aquatic transparency, but the effect of being instantly immersed in the atmosphere of a gas station, a racetrack, and a freshly started engine.
Rubber appears at the heart, adding density, dryness, and a distinctive technical facet.
In the base, motor oil makes the scent darker, deeper, and more textured, leaving an impression of hot machinery and metallic space on the skin.
Race Fuel is suited to those looking for more than just a pleasant perfume — a conversation-starting fragrance with a strong concept.
It can become an accent to an outfit at a party, concert, themed event, or on a walk when you want to emphasize your individuality and love of unconventional choices.
The composition is noticeable, rich, and potentially long-lasting in the air, so careful dosing is especially important.
The manufacturer does not specify an exact recommended number of sprays for the skin and clothing.
A practical approach is to start with one spray on the skin and assess its development after a few minutes; on clothing, it is best to apply the fragrance even more cautiously, first testing the fabric’s reaction on an inconspicuous area.
This is a unisex fragrance with no strict association with a masculine or feminine wardrobe.
Its appeal is determined not by gender but by mood: Race Fuel sounds especially natural on those who enjoy mineral, industrial, and provocative compositions.
It does not disguise its concept as a classic composition, but honestly places scents that usually remain outside traditional perfumery at the forefront.
For further exploration, consider Nasomatto Fantomas, as well as Rammstein Gasolin and Mustang Mach-Eau.
These fragrances share an interest in unconventional, fuel-related, and industrial motifs, but Wicked Good Race Fuel stands out for its particularly direct combination of gasoline, rubber, and motor oil.
If you are drawn to bold experiments, a vivid sense of individuality, and perfumery that can spark discussion, Race Fuel will be an intriguing choice.
It is a mood fragrance and an olfactory portrait that turns the trail of an engine and the energy of racing into an expressive perfumery statement.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The top note opens with gasoline — a sharp, unmistakable and energetic accord. At the heart, rubber adds a dry, technical texture to the fragrance.
Motor oil forms the base, deepening the scent and leaving behind a dense industrial trail.
The olfactory pyramid of Race Fuel is built around mineral and unusual “fairy-tale” nuances.
There are no unnecessary embellishments here: three key notes successively create the image of a racing engine, a garage and a scorching track.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Wicked Good |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://smart.bio/wickedgoodco/ |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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