The Perfume Library

Io

8.1

Chris Rusak · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Chris Rusak Io is a resinous, smoky and earthy unisex scent with a dark, warm woody character. 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.

Resonance

8.4

Chris Rusak · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Chris Rusak Resonance is a unisex scent led by juniper, yuzu zest and pine, where citrus sits beside resin; it has been discontinued. It reads as one piece from start to finish: juniper and pine carry the green side of cypress and galbanum, while yuzu and mandarin orange zest lift it. Frankincense and myrrh add a resinous, faintly smoky depth, and the overall impression is woody, spicy and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back that up, so treat it as a rough guide. Its profile suits those who like forest and resin, and it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Profumum Roma Olibanum and Rook Perfumes Forest (2020) have a close profile.

AEOOJ

8.0

Chris Rusak · 2020

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Chris Rusak AEOOJ is a unisex scent that sets amber, pinyon pine resin and patchouli against harsh synthetic notes like acetone and fuel; it has been discontinued. The notes don't split into top, heart and base; the scent runs as a single piece from start to finish. Resinous amber and pine resin bring warmth, while patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy, woody floor. Acetone and fuel add a sharp, synthetic edge to it. Musk and styrax soften the picture and give it a spicy, slightly leathery air. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It suits those who like dark, resinous and synthetic scents.

33

7.9

Chris Rusak · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Chris Rusak 33 is a green, spicy and earthy unisex scent built around cypriol, iris, Haitian vetiver and angelica root, and it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, with longevity looking especially strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine and suits either. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one piece. Fennel and angelica root give it a green, spicy edge, while cypriol and Haitian vetiver ground it in a woody, earthy and smoky base. Iris adds a dry softness, and hyraceum gives it depth.

Timbre (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Chris Rusak · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chris Rusak Timbre Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against a green, resinous woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and most voters score it high, while sillage is also good, though the sample is small, so these figures are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with a dry, woody character. Vietnamese oud, dry woods and myrrh form the body of the scent, galbanum adds a green edge and mineral notes a cool touch. Yuzu and mandarin orange lighten that weight and keep the freshness up front, with a spicy tone in the background.

Ochre

7.9

Chris Rusak · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Chris Rusak Ochre is a unisex fragrance led by tobacco and wood, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. The notes read as one whole: tobacco absolute and tobacco, with cigar ash, form a dry, smoky spine. Sandalwood and woods add woody depth, saffron brings spice, and tonka bean absolute adds sweetness. Ambergris softens the picture, and the accords set a fresh, fruity side beside resinous, earthy and leathery tones. The mood is warm and dark, balanced by that sweetness. Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue and Cuba Cuba Red have a close profile.

Beast Mode

6.8

Chris Rusak · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Chris Rusak Beast Mode is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against sweet and spicy touches, with a clearly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. As a whole, tuberose and Bourbon vanilla form a sweet, floral body, with black pepper and liquorice adding spice and a sugary note. Civet gives it an animalic depth, while ambroxan lends a bright, clean, synthetic surface. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum and Alexander McQueen McQueen (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Relief

7.7

Chris Rusak · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Chris Rusak Relief is a green, smoky unisex fragrance with a woody-spicy character; it has been discontinued. Ragged lady and oakmoss give it a green, earthy edge. Tobacco and hay pull it towards smoke, while pepper adds the spice. Sandalwood and cedarwood build the woody base, myrrh brings a resinous warmth, and orris root and violet soften it with a powdery touch. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women and leaves a calm, mature impression. The House of Oud Gambling and Profumum Roma Olibanum have a close profile.

Caji

7.3

Chris Rusak · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chris Rusak Caji is a fresh, green floral that softens into powdery, creamy and faintly animal shades, with a unisex character. Jasmine sambac absolute and violet leaf shape the floral and green side, while cucumber cools it. Orris butter adds a powdery softness, and vanilla keeps the sweetness creamy. Carrot seed and hay give it an earthy, woody texture, and civet brings an animal, leathery shade that balances the clean impression.

Chris Rusak · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Chris Rusak · 2020

Floral · Powdery

Chris Rusak · 2018

Woody · Animal

Chris Rusak · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Woody