Narcotico

A nocturnal nightmare in which you once again relive the most traumatic experience of your childhood. You wake up with the relieved realization that it was only a dream. You have never truly made peace with what happened back then. You have merely learned to live with it. Yet even when you are awake, it returns from time to time - bitter, dark, in a haze of smoke. You know exactly what it is. You just don't want to think about it. And yet it follows you like a shadow, reminding you that some things never truly disappear.

Narcotico was one of the last perfumes that I wanted to test from Meo Fusciuni. I've had mixed experiences with their catalogue. The profile matches my taste so it was a good candidate to become a full bottle. It opens with in a very dirty way, a mix of earthy patchouly and incense. I loved it and went straight away to my wishlist. Surprisingly this didn't last long. Very quickly turns into a delicate skin scent where the patchouly turns sweet and musky. I'm not obsessed with beast modes, or nuclear bombs but this perfomance, and the quick drydown, that I don't like that much is enough for me to change my mind about purchasing a bottle.

Narcotico is a fragrance with a strong personality. Even the first few minutes are intense and present, but its true beauty only reveals itself over the course of the day. Over time, it becomes softer, deeper, and develops a fascinating warmth. For my taste, it is a bit too extravagant and expressive, which is why I wouldn't wear it in everyday life. Nevertheless, I am impressed by the quality and the development on the skin.