by Meo Fusciuni
Little Song from Meo Fusciuni is a deeply atmospheric, conceptual fragrance that melds roasted coffee, dark tobacco, and a dusky rose into a seamless, evolving olfactory journey. The opening is sharp and aromatic—bergamot, ginger, and pink pepper provide a crisp, slightly spicy lift that quickly yields to a dense, bitter coffee bean note that acts as the foundation. This is not a gourmand coffee scent; instead, it evokes the earthy, roasted essence of coffee beans without sweetness, layered over a dry, woody base of vetiver and labdanum. The rose appears later—a quiet, maroon-hued bloom that emerges subtly after the coffee fades, offering a faintly sweet, dusty quality that contrasts with the harsher notes. Tobacco offers a drape of dry, unburned leafiness that adds to the vintage, literary atmosphere. The fragrance evolves slowly, with lasting nuance and depth. It wears more like a tired, thoughtful act of intimacy than a bold statement—its presence is intimate, with a moderate sillage, and it thrives in cooler weather and nighttime settings. It’s best experienced without rushing—this is a scent that reveals itself over hours. Its performance is impressive, with longevity exceeding eight hours on skin, though some find it fades relatively quickly after three hours when applied at medium strength. The closing notes are warm, musky, and powdery, rooted in civet and vetiver, leaving a faint, enduring trace that lingers on fabric. It evokes old books, antique shops, wooden furniture, and the gentle melancholy of time passing.