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Chris Rusak

Io

Perfumer: Chris Rusak

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10
Community score
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Chris Rusak Io is a resinous, smoky and earthy unisex scent with a dark, warm woody character.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

African frankincense
Cedar
Soil
Labdanum
Cypress leaf
Peat
Tree resin
SmokePepper

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Spicy
  2. Woody
  3. Resinous
  4. Earthy
  5. Smoky

What does Io smell like?

African frankincense, cedar and labdanum lead the notes, while soil, peat and smoke bring a damp, charred forest feel. Cypress leaf and tree resin sharpen the woods, and pepper adds a spicy warmth.

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. It has been discontinued. Pulp Fragrance Crypt Keeper and Imaginary Authors A City on Fire have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 34%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Casual
    27%
  • Evening
    27%
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Office
    12%
  • Daytime
    10%

Least picked for daytime.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026