Io
Perfumer: Chris Rusak
Votes lean masculine
28 ratings
From your scent profile
Chris Rusak Io is a resinous, smoky and earthy unisex scent with a dark, warm woody character.
Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.
How does it perform?
From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Earthy
- 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
- Casual27%
- Evening27%
- Nighttime24%
- Office12%
- Daytime10%
Least picked for daytime.
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