Cianuro by V Canto bottle
V Canto

Cianuro

4.2/5 · 148 votes Feminine 2018
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day79
Night37
Spring100
Summer79
Fall50
Winter26
Our take

Cianuro opens like a fruit knife wound in a tropical fruit salad. Papaya, passionfruit, mango and pineapple explode in a juicy, almost syrupy sweetness, with neroli providing a bitter green flicker that keeps it from being cloying. That opening is the most vivid part, a bright tropical burst that instantly suggests a poolside in early afternoon. Then the floral heart drifts in, water lily and lily-of-the-valley adding a clean aquatic shimmer while narcissus and Turkish Rose bring a slightly powdery, retro touch. The base is where the chypre structure reveals itself. Patchouli and oakmoss tether the fruitiness to damp earth, while leather and cashmere wood add a smooth, suede-like warmth. Sandalwood rounds it out into something soft but insistent.

The overall character is a tropical fruit cocktail poured over a leather handbag. It smells natural enough in the opening, but the heart flirts with a synthetic aquatic note that feels a bit generic. The longevity is disappointing, barely three hours before it turns into a close skin scent, and the sillage is polite at best. You will need to overspray or reapply.

This is for someone who wants a cheerful, fruity floral with a dark leathery anchor, perfect for spring and summer days. It suits a relaxed brunch or a casual afternoon out. Skip it if you demand performance or hate the idea of fruit and leather coexisting. A playful fragrance that could have used a longer attention span.

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