
Stricnina
fruity up front, then sweet, settling into tropical.
About
Stricnina by V Canto is a fragrance for women and men. Stricnina was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Terenzi. Top notes are Passionfruit, Cassis, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Raspberry, Peach, Floral Notes, Green Notes and Cinnamon; base notes are Sweet Notes, Musk, Vanilla,…
Nose: Paolo Terenzi
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More V Canto picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Stricnina smell like?
fruity up front, then sweet, settling into tropical. Dominant accords: fruity, sweet, tropical.
What notes are in Stricnina?
Top: Passionfruit, Cassis, Lemon, Bergamot. Heart: Raspberry, Peach, Floral Notes, Green Notes, Cinnamon. Base: Sweet Notes, Musk, Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes.
How long does Stricnina last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Stricnina loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Stricnina best for?
Spring is the top pick (29%). Fall is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Stricnina?
Day wear leads at 57%. Night is a secondary pick at 43%.
Is Stricnina for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 64% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Stricnina?
Composed by Paolo Terenzi. Released in 2017.
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