Lampblack EDP

Bruno Fazzolari’s Ode to Ink

Fzotic Lampblack opens with a flash of citrus that soon settles into something drier, from grapefruit to grapefruit peel. As it develops, the vetiver begins to emerge, followed by the signature inky accord. Lampblack never tries to become a "photorealistic recreation" of a print studio environment; rather, it captures something essential about that environment: its mood, maybe, more than its scent. What surprises me most is how calming the fragrance is. I find myself reaching for it during anxious stretches. Perhaps that calm comes from nostalgia. The scent recalls, at some indistinct level, long hours spent in art studios: spaces devoted to concentration, experimentation, and the comforting possibility that making something might be enough.

This is a wonderful scent! It’s unique, gender-neutral, and long-wearing. I love many of Bruno’s creations, but this is among my favorites. It also feels season-neutral, another bonus. I think fans of vetiverissimo will also love this.

Love this fragrance! I'm a big fan of the collection and have worked through lots of samples and some full bottles (vetiverissimo is my go to for work events and lots of social functions) and in that time I have worked my way through probably half a dozen samples of lampblack. I love it so much and have been toying with buying a full bottle for probably 2 yrs. It's pretty bold so I have been having fun experimenting with where and how I wear it. More polarizing than some things I wear, but still a consistent compliment getter. Most importantly, I still love it as much as I ever have and I'm really glad I took the plunge and got a full bottle. Fzotic is by far my favorite niche brand and I really can't recommend it enough.