Description
“For inspiration, we look to Adam and Eve. By eating
the forbidden fruit, complicity took on another
dimension, and became dangerous. They lost their
innocence and their paradise. The door was opened
to carnal energy, they were liberated from restrictions,
and they could now create their own version of
Eden. That forbidden fruit became a one-way ticket
to Etat Libre d’Orange.
Do you know the Osmanthus flower? The scent of the Chinese plant has a bewitching allure, and the tea which is made from its small white blossoms is known to encourage seduction. Add to this the jasmine, famed as an aphrodisiac.
Then bind them together with the strength of leather, and expunge all inhibitions with the intoxicating power of rum. Now you are ready to form an alliance, break some rules, and take the risk – to enter into that dangerous complicity of hearts and minds and flesh.” Dangerous Complicity was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Violaine Collas.
kirojack – :
I really don’t think this is a particularly simple or uninteresting fragrance? It’s definitely very quiet, drying down almost immediately to a skin scent that hovers just on the edge of noticeable which makes it hard to take in everything at once, but it seems to develop quite a lot even after the drydown. There’s lots of rum, coconut and ylang towards the start but it’s not an obvious beachy/summery fragrance due to all the warm, spicy woods and ginger that emerge later and also not gourmand at all; I’m not sure the osmanthus is as prominent as the blurb suggests but it’s present, giving it more depth than simply being a woody-spicy scent. It’s a truly androgynous blend to me, genuinely unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine.
Without being out-loud erotic (not everything needs to be Secretions Magnifiques, after all) I think there’s something very sensual about it – even just the quality of being a complex scent that stays so close to the skin is an invitation to get closer to it, after all. I think the name makes sense in that context: instead of being overtly sexual or extreme, it comes across quiet and restrained with hidden, intriguing depths that only come out in close proximity.
Belka95 – :
It’s a beautiful composition, but it is very very weak. Unfinished work feelings.
kolyaazovmash – :
poor misunderstood dangerous complicity. it just goes to show how consequential a name can be ! in my mind, it is not meant to smell dangerous. it’s mean to smell innocent, and dangerously so ! which is why it’s…dangerous to be….complicit (it’s in the name !). ANYWAY, like most reviewers, the first time i smelled this i was underwhelmed. nothing special, perhaps even (shock ! horror !) conventional. i moved on, and tried it again weeks later, and this time something happened: i couldn’t stop smelling myself. it was exhilarating. the sweet-but-not-sugary booziness of the rum mixed with the creaminess of the cashmere wood and coconut was pleasant, but the osmanthus was a revelation for me. it may border on the conventional, but there is nothing teenybopper mall scent about this (i assure you). the osmanthus and ylang ylang grow it up — this girl has come of age, and she’s curious and open to what the world has to offer; any lingering naïveté gives her strength. it’s a mood lifter, it’s optimistic, and it holds the potential to charm the jaded (how dangerous then indeed, actually). but don’t be fooled: you don’t have to be young to wear this–just sensual. i never want to be without her. consider me complicit.
maxxxparhom – :
To me, a bland scent. Nothing about it stands out, intrigues, or is revolutionary. Nothing dangerous or dark. I couldn’t pick out any particular notes.
makarena – :
Powdery, very dry, spicy, good but not great, dries down better. Not dangerous.
kiss-ka0311 – :
The first scent by this brand I have tried so far.
The scent is good and mild, I can really smell rum in it!
There’s also leathery and woody notes.
I am surprised it’s so soft and doesn’t last very long at all.
I thought it would be spicy and strongly woody, but it’s not at all.
Still, I think it’s very nice, it could be easy to wear it as daytime scent.
nik231speagoessenda – :
sweet, fruity, rich and heady in the top with patch that reminds me of some other deep patch fruit florals like Euphoria and others in the top but then took a turn that became more herbal and my skin felt tingly like mint or toner; the ylang and sandalwood are present, the drydown is more woody
Империя Тату – :
This is like dark rum ginger and coconut cocktail! calamus similar to ginger is listed (with allucinogic properties), osmanthus ,jasmine, ylang ylang and patchouli,I can’t smell the leather accord.Aromatic woods and spicies are present likesandalwood, cashmere woods,resinous pine, has a revitalizing balsamic vibe. Very mysterious and complex. Magic in a bottle.
Asya27komik – :
Nice, wearable, but not groundbreaking. I could consider it as a daytime scent, if the silage was not so so soft…& I sprayed generously.
I love the marketing behind their fragrances & they have some cool original scents, but I have an issue with longevity & silage.
Having said that, keep in mind I love strong, long lasting perfumes. If you do not mind reapplying it’s not an issue. I want my perfume to stay with me all day long.
acidnova – :
As many have said, there is nothing really risque or weird about this … but it doesn’t smell like a mall scent either.
If the rum it opened with lasted throughout I would almost love this fragrance. Since it doesn’t, I simply like it. Rummy, nutty powdery patch this is, with moderate sillage and projection.
With the cooler temps on the way, I may actually spring for a small bottle of this at some point.
трек12 – :
Camphorous Simplicity and less Dangerous Complicity, but this is a nice frag on its own right. Name doesn’t set the right expectations. I see what reviewer shiva-woman means by ‘mentholated medicinal’– there’s aspects that remind me of Body Shop’s discontinued Tea Tree Oil soap, combined with the ‘rubber balloon’ aura of Olympic Orchids’ Osafume.
On skin, I mostly get a floral fruitchouli, reflecting the apricot aspect of osmanthus. Although many have voted Dangerous Complicity as a ‘soft’ sillage, I’ll break from the pack and go for ‘enormous’. As one who avoids patchouli at all costs, even a minute amount will fill the room. With exception of their 2014 release ‘Cologne’, this is probably the least experimental, and most crowd-pleaser of the Eldo set.
peteraskonty – :
Im getting a lot of sweet rum, ginger and woods.
Its super sweet at the start but as it warms on my skin the more balmy it becomes.
I own an old bottle of with love which has slightly turned this is kind of what this smells like, off with love. Does not smell anything like a fresh bottle of with love, to me anyway.
Its hard for me to get past all the herbs and spice, plus my association.
But other than that its an interesting scent and worth a try for anyone that loves boozy scents.
сониерексон112233 – :
I don’t know why I like this scent, but I do.
I don’t get anything dangerous from Dangerous complicity and in a way it is quite ordinary.
To me it is all about Osmanthus and Ginger, even though Ylang, Coconut and the leather chord also have roles to play. I am not too familiar with osmanthus and I have a complex relationship to ginger. Maybe this is the key to why I like it. The slightly unknown interwoven with something ambiguously familiar creates a tension that is in no way dangerous, but rather quite interesting.
I only have a small decant of DC and I think it will be empty fairly soon.
clattegnatned – :
I gave mine to my husband. It’s nice for him, but not for me. I’m not a coconut person. The rum is nice, but that’s about all I liked about it. It’s now in the hubbys collection. He loves it!
Aerohoplenerito7 – :
I really like this house so far with my sample set, and, I think I would like this better if more coconut and sandalwood were amped up. They’re certainly present, but the silage is so low, and the boozy-ozmanthus turns a bit into generic sweetness. This is a pleasant rum and coconut sweet smell, kind of tropical, definitely bordering if not actually fully in Gourmand territory. I usually spray on both arms to test, and, for some weird reason, my arms and wrists smell differently when I do. On left is the sweet rum coconut and ylang, and on the right is a screamin’ Patch! I quite like the right side. Ginger is nuanced but present.
Essentially, all the notes listed above are “there” but to greater or lesser degrees (bay is quite low, but when I press my nose, I get the mentholated medicinal quality simply not there with a 3-5 inch gap). For that matter, an amped up bay would be interesting.
Overall, I’m passing on a FB of this–for those of you out there that like this scent, I’m not sure what the price comparisons are, but this is a near dupe of Vince Camuto Vince Camuto (the original–not the flankers, the one with…the RUM in it). If’s very similar minus patch, and, I suppose the VC is just a bit more simple and definitely more overtly sweet than the DC–still, very close in the fruitchouli genre.
Edit: Just looked up the VC–notes are identical–save for “rose” in VC; DC has more notes overal–but VC has all notes of DC.
Lymnkeync – :
Spectacular mix of rum with something sweet that makes this fragrance all special, this works and very well. I’m loving this.
I evaluate this:
Smell: 9.5/10
Projection: 7.5/10
Longevity: 8/10
kkv740bedyWelty – :
another miss for me from this house, ‘dangerous’ in a MJ sort of way only…
pesa – :
I’ve never worn anything where a rum note was so prominent on my skin! And I’ve never smelled osmanthus on its own so I have no way to differentiate unfortunately.
This is warm and boozy with the slightest hints of those sharp ylang ylang flowers. I also get a hint of coconut and a subtle suede tone.
It’s very comforting.
twensetrern – :
Ultra-modern perfume, unusual and very charismatic. Emanates an unforgettable wake, sweet but not too… complicated! For me it was love, I love, the note of osmanthus is divine,even as interesting as the skin is combined with other notes. Unfortunately (only) negative is the sillage soft, but longevity is average. Worth a try,very nice!
Sillage: 5.5/10
Longevity: 7.5/10
Scent: 9./10
Overall: 9./10
sashayuriev – :
Rum to give it depth, ginger gives it power, patchouli for daring, leather is all about tenacity, sandalwood and osmanthus bring on the sex appeal, but the jasmine and ylang ylang keep it classy and lady like.
Querumnfuex – :
I didn’t know that I love Osmanthus; Dangerous Complicity taught me that I Love Osmanthus. However, I have to wait until the drydown for all that beautiful Osmanthus and before that is a creamy coconut I don’t enjoy. I’m just not fond of cocunut so that’s on my preferences. The drydown is absolutely lovely on my skin; it’s dominated by the osmanthus, the ylang and ginger make their presence known with peppery nips. Not worth a FB because I’d rather not wait through something I don’t really enjoy. It wears closer to the skin than I would prefer, but it’s in line with ELdO’s projection levels.
NecroGrinder – :
this starts off spicy and a bit floral.i think i get mostly ginger, rum and osmanthus. i think it kind of reminds me of gaultier’s classique with more sweetness added. i really don’t seem to get much leather here, though i wish i did. i like this scent a lot, and after more time on the skin the osmanthus blooms even more! i love osmanthus and am always searching for osmanthus scents, so this makes me happy.
тибор – :
It’s a bit difficult to say anything about this scent, because the scent doesn’t say a lot. It feels very introverted on my skin. It’s a silent scent that doesn’t reveal much of its personality.
That could mean that the scent has a mysterious vibe, but no, that doesn’t quite fit. Dangerous Complicity doesn’t feel mysterious, or dangerous for that matter. It’s not very complex either. It’s shy and lacks a distinct personality.
The perfume has a very general sweet, fruity smell for the first hour or so. It’s like none of the ingredients really stands out, like there is exactly the same amount of all the notes in here, and everything is so well blended that it kind of holds the entire scent back a bit. It feels like a very restricted perfume, like it’s afraid of having an opinion, and really being noticed. It’s a bit annoying really.
After the first hour the boozy notes comes more clearly across, and gives the scent a little more edge and personality. But it still feels very shy and tame.
Towards the drydown there is a phase that really stands out as lovely and intriguing. I think it is a mixture of the floral notes, especially the osmanthus, and the boozy rum that creates this amazing, alluring fruit like softness. I so wish that the scent could have smelled more like this longer.
The drydown is soft and pleasant. It smells like a woody vanilla.
Sillage is soft, longevity is good. About 8-10 hours on my skin.
Dangerous Complicity smells okay, it’s not a bad scent, just not what I expected based on the name and the brand. To shy and indistinct for my personal taste.
1,793E+12 – :
Opens with soft musky floral over leather. Lots of different things going on here but sophisticated and well mannered: there’s flowers and musk and wood, something soapy, something spicy, even something food-like. I would never say that this is “just like mainstream celebrity fragrances” but it *is* more conventional than other EldO fragrances I’ve smelled. It’s also a bit vague; I’m having a hard time picking out any individual notes, but that may just be a result of expert blending. It may lean a bit more towards feminine but it’s soapy enough that a man could easily wear it. In the common style but likeable and very well done.
flaman – :
با سلام و احترام
رایحه ای گرم و شیرین ولی ملایم دارد
بویی چوبی و دلچسب
عطر خوبی محسوب شده و جهت استفاده روزانه هم مناسب است
از لحاظ دوام و پخش بو متوسط می باشد
البته همیشه موضوع خشکی و چربی و یا سفیدی و تیرگی پوست را در دوام ادکلنها باید مد نظر قرار داد
با تقدیم احترام
گالری عطر مهرداد
oljgin – :
This fragrance feels like an autumn day spent in the woods surrounded by the orange and red leaves of maple leaves. It’s woodsy and spicy, a little crisp but with a hint of softness. To me, this is more masculine then feminine which is great because I’d love for my husband to wear it! I really don’t get any sensual or sexual vibe from this fragrance at all though, and I’m not quite sure why it’s marketed as such. If anything, this is a casual comfortable scent, i definitely do not get any “dangerous” feelings from it. I really do love this scent and think that it is quite unique, in fact I can’t stop sniffing my arm right now! It changes quite a bit as it wears too, getting more musky and cozy as is warms up on my skin. I’m not always impressed with fragrances from this house but this is a definite win for me.
Chibliobarcor – :
This is my first scent from this brand, and I am impressed. I find this very sexy in a subtle way. It subconciously appeals to a base instinct, a deep erotic feeling. I believe this was correctly named.
I would certainly wear this on a date, to arouse my partner’s interest.
Erehsim – :
Boozy and spicy, then the booze fades and some lovely white florals come in. The spices last all the way through the drydown, which has a lot of Musk at the end. Doesn’t last too long sadly and it is much prettier than I expected. I was expecting something edgier with the name but it is quite wearable.
TNDGavrosh – :
I think the name of this fragrance is probably what is causing issues with most people’s perception of this offering. There’s really nothing “dangerous” at all about this scent. As a matter of fact, I’d describe it as sweet, clean, and maybe a little cuddly.
That’s definitely not to say it’s a bad fragrance by any stretch of the imagination. The first hour or two are dominated by a rum-like, gingery, spicy mix on my skin that’s soft and enjoyable. Drydown goes into a methol-based patchouli similar in scent to the patchouli in Thierry Mugler’s Angel EDT. I was surprised how much this scent changes over its wearing and it becomes more masculine through the hours.
I’d describe it as quite nice and enjoyable it’s not as weird as any of the other fragrances from the ELDO range. Not very strong and overly present, but there and enjoyable. Overall, a solid 7/10 for me.
SHARI-ITAL – :
Dangerous Complicity by Etat Libre d`Orange has a marketing strategy that brings to mind the crass term “jail bait”. After sniffing DC, “Gimme danger little stranger” takes on a whole new meaning. The fruity-floral amber is quite generic and reminiscent of countless celebrity fragrances and fragrances marketed toward teenage girls. There is nothing wrong with being a teenage girl, or for that matter, smelling like one; however, it is difficult to understand why the world needs another perfume like DC—we already have plenty!
2/5
rafkat1972 – :
After reading the list of notes, then wearing this perfume, I’m amazed at how boring a fragrance ELDO has created. It’s not that this smells bad – it just doesn’t smell like much of anything, and certainly not as interesting as the notes would suggest. (Ignore ELDO’s marketing blurbs, they’re ridiculous. Other than a touch of peach from the osmanthus, there’s no fruit here, forbidden or otherwise.) It’s an anaemic woody-floral with nearly nonexistent spice, watered down until any personality it ever had is completely diluted. There is absolutely nothing dangerous about this fragrance. It is utterly pointless, so don’t be complicit in encouraging ELDO to do more yawn-fests like this one.
корабас323 – :
I get a peachy scent (osmanthus) with hints of rum, black leather and musk. Medium projection. It’s a scent that is both good girl and bad girl. A more complex peach scent than Tresor In Love or Ange ou Demon Le Secret.
This is like a good girl with wild fantasies. Tendrils of hair are slipping down from her updo, as she is sipping a coconut rum drink after work at an upscale bar. She is wearing a peach silk blouse, a morganite necklace on a rose gold chain, black leather skirt, cage sandals and has a peach manicure and pedicure.
Prince says: “Baby, U got that look.”
alena1111 – :
Dangerous Complicity on me is slightly boozy (In a Malibu Rum kind of way) sweet and incredibly juicy. I imagine slightly over ripened fruits on a forest floor, turning to alcoholic mush in the dry earth. I imagine the plump red lips of Caravaggio’s Uffizi Bacchus, the hand on his robe, un tying the cord to reveal soft flesh. It’s a youthful fragrance, a forbidden lust bottled. Not my favourite from EDLO but certainly one of the most wearable. I would love to own a full bottle of this mouth watering fragrance.
ramraf – :
Gradevole ma troppo lieve.
Un bicchierino di rum molto annacquato nel quale è stato gettato un ramoscello d’osmanto e qualche petalo di gelsomino.
La nota liquorosa evapora dopo pochissimi minuti, resta una dolcezza ripiegata su se stessa, timida.
Gelsomino e ylang ylang sonnolenti e intinti nel liquorino della macedonia per signore semi astemie.
Delicatino.
Dopo un’ora completamente svanito.
3ord111b – :
A gorgeous woody floral scent with a touch of ginger and coconut. This one leaves me conflicted and wanting more; the scent is warm, inviting and beautiful yet so soft and fleeting. ELDO consistently delivers bold and challenging fragrances. This one is a rare exception, if it was in line with ELDO’s theme and had better sillage, projection and longevity then I would buy it in a heartbeat.
viperon – :
absolutely spectacular! love it!!!
AntiXrisT – :
The title stirs up so very much! Sadly my expectations were not even met halfway, despite being halfway through the entire ETAT L. collections of samples ….
So far my least favourite contender and also the weakest scent of them thus far.
The Rum/ Musk combination is the only thing I can smell here (despite all the interesting other ingredients) and it’s been done far better in Kilian’s work or Amouage’s Library Collection Opus V.
Truly a missed opportunity. Sad.
1/10. Forgettable. Flop.
kotyara110 – :
I say this is a woody floral scent which when it’s dried down is complex enough to be interesting but subtle enough to just as easily be forgotten.
I fear I am getting ahead of myself.
Not being someone who is overly familiar with Osmanthus, I must say it’s a lovely fragrant smell mixed with jasmine in this composition it’s very nice. The opening is really sweet, playful and quite feminine with ylang ylang and a boozy berry scent which fades quickly but made me stand up and take notice.
Then it just becomes a bit lack luster, pleasant but far from special. I think the tongue in cheek title of this fragrance is definitely poking fun at pretentious blurbs associated with brands like By Killian which @Sherapop points out brilliantly below.
I’ve only tried 3 Etat Libre d’Orange fragrances so far and each has been a real experience Dangerous Complicity is no exception.
autopublicant – :
The coconut vanilla essences comes at first as the top note. when it dries down it gives me the essence of a rubber band mixed with that creamy coconut vanilla mix, maybe slightly ginger after few minutes but a definite small brown rubber band. after a little while the rubbery smell goes to the back as it gives a minty but quite greeny relaxing smell with the background of the Rubber band, nice & easy to be specific.
hresko – :
It’s not boozy on me either (just for a short while in the top notes) but it’s such a calm lovely tree scent after the top notes fades. It’s sort of creamy and sweet. A bit weak though. Love calm tree scents.
tosik01976 – :
I’m a teeny bit disappointed. Mostly because, once again, my thirst for a deep boozy rum fragrance wasn’t met here. Neither was my love for prominent coconut.
That’s not to say “Dangerous Complicity” is not a pleasant fragrance. I enjoyed it. The tone is light and predominantly sweet, but balanced by soft woods and ginger. The coconut, while not upfront like I was hoping for, offers a complimentary smoothness to the fresh burst of jasmine and osmanthus. It feels very airy and calm, perfect for Spring, wearing fairly close to the skin.
If I had to give you an image, I would say it reminds me of a pretty girl who just shampooed her hair with jasmine and coconut, sipping a glass of ice tea.
In that vein, it’s rather similar to Versace “Crystal Noir”, but with a bit more substance.
dimonnjhxbkj – :
I bought this, and I simply cannot convey how much I love it. The muskiness I perceived before is in fact the woody soft qualities of cashmeran. I can’t account for anyone else not having excellent longevity or projection from it, it lasts extremely well on me and has a large and complex presence throughout that time.
Its florals are sweet (especially the Osmanthus, which is tenacious), the coconut is sweet too, but all of this is balanced by a strong woody component and a fascinating and suede-like leather base which must be the result of the Ambroxan, the complex of notes it creates is very intriguing. I’m sure that those who prefer ELdO’s more enigmatic and eccentric compositions will find this one less exciting, but its charm actually comes from it being much more classical in construction. Or perhaps I simply have a passion for the trite and trivial. All I know is I find this perfume addictive, beautiful, and thoroughly engrossing.
partneri – :
At first I thought this was one of those Tuberose simulacra of Fracas. Mostly it was the sweetness, the coconut and Jasmine that played that trick on me. Once I’d dissected that I could enjoy the composition (not being a big fan of tuberose normally). No it’s not one of ELDO’s most avant garde fragrances, no it probably won’t win any awards for originality. But I adore the sweet and tangy musk dry down on my skin, it smells great. Much better than most of the things it’s been compared to here. I wore this and Eau de Protection all day yesterday and while I recognised that Eau de Protection is a much better composition I still couldn’t deny I was enjoying Dangerous Complicity. I’ll be buying both.
dimadandi – :
This probably smells better than most celebrity fragrances at the mall, but not much. I honestly have to say that this is the first ELdO that I do not like at all.
gemjwnbwle – :
This must be some sort of hilarious joke at Kilian’s expense. Seriously: sweet musky patchouli in a nearly ubiquitous mainstream designer-type fragrance accompanied by a text about Adam and Eve? What?????? It’s got to be a joke. Bravo, ELdO!
Just look at their text:
“”For inspiration, we look to Adam and Eve. By eating the forbidden fruit, complicity took on another dimension, and became dangerous. They lost their innocence and their paradise. The door was opened to carnal energy, they were liberated from restrictions, and they could now create their own version of Eden. That forbidden fruit became a one-way ticket to Etat Libre d’Orange.
Do you know the Osmanthus flower? The scent of the Chinese plant has a bewitching allure, and the tea which is made from its small white blossoms is known to encourage seduction. Add to this the jasmine, famed as an aphrodisiac. Then bind them together with the strength of leather, and expunge all inhibitions with the intoxicating power of rum. Now you are ready to form an alliance, break some rules, and take the risk – to enter into that dangerous complicity of hearts and minds and flesh.”
The hyperbolic pseudoerotic story and name of this perfume are textbook Kilian, with the quality of the juice on a par with the Badgley Mischka flankers. Fortunately ELdO’s asking price is so modest that one can truly chuckle at this joke.
uqx645InsuffBooni – :
43)Pfff, this one is a mistake i think. It could be something from Lancome or an other “sweetlollypop-patchoulybomb-laviemefaitchier” brand but not ELO, please, don’t fall in that kind of thing! Where is the danger, the debauchery, the pinch of bad taste?
Yes it’s ok, for both sex and for all young preppy couple complicity.
ghr722Bessinepome – :
I love the conception of ELDO and most of its fragrances. BUT I simply can’t detecet this one . I may be anosmic to it, but hard to believe because I have great experience in parfumes. I have to sniff and sniff with bulgeing eyes and still nothing just some watered shampoo……Shame….
dorohov48394839 – :
For some reason i had always read this title as ‘dangerous compliancy’ which i think is much more suitable as an idea of the message of this perfume.
In which case i thought they meant to make a statement about the seduction of being ruled and eventually taken over by the ordinary. As that statement i think this scent totally works. Its approachable, likable. Nothing that will take you away from what you have already seen.
But it will make you feel comfortable and at ease with the ordinary mundane aspects of social life. A little loose, boozed up and ready to accept and be accepted
However its ‘complicity’ and i dont think that fits so much
I personally do really find the smell appealing
maybe the name was a typo and they just went with it
ahnenan – :
…it smells like Flower by Kenzo or Narciso Rodriguez for Her. is it just me? very weird. not what i expected..
and it certainly doesn’t fit in with the whole “back story” and description. I can’t really smell the leather or rum either.
wahtamnhoro – :
Not particularly dangerous or complex. Opening is a dead ringer for Narciso Rodriguez for Her EDT.
did – :
Rather tame for such an edgy brand – I expected more. It’s nice, but it could be sold in any department store under a major, cheap brand name.
Hmm.
Karambay – :
As a hardcore fan of Etat Libre D’orange, I can’t say Dangerous Complicity impressed me. My perception is that the two latest compositions by the french firm are sort of traying so hard to catch the mainstream crowd’s attention and expand their audience. Nothing bad per-se if not that Dangerous Complicity plays this game a bit too safely.
A modern and juvenile concoction of fruity-floral notes (coconut, jasmine and osmanthus) laying on a average, sandalwood driven, woody-balmy base. Some booze on top provides a “trendy” vibe which is not enough to save this composition from resulting too simple and, yes, boring. It could easily be a new Diesel, Sweet Years or whatever else department store fragrance aimed to younger crowds.
As a matter of fact, since Archive 69, I still have to find a new ELDO that I like. When I think about Eldo, what comes to mind is Rien, Je Suis Un Homme, Like This, Fat Electrician, Noel Au Balcon, Eloge Du Traitre, Vierges Y Toreros, Tom Of Finland, Rossy De Palma, Charogne and even Sec. Mag. but I’m afraid this is very far from those.
Rating: 4.5/10
jinkWeesk – :
Dangerous Complicity opens with a fresh jasmin-ginger-osmanthus impression. It is wild at the beginning, leaving a noticeable scent trail after you.
The fragrance is pretty mysterious: I can’t imagine any fragrances that are similar to this. It’s actually a pretty sexy scent but tilted more towards private occasions because its power could not last a thorough night out, not at least at the service of yours truly. Besides the leather there seems to be a tobacco note that mellows in the drydown and overall, gives the scent a wonderful edge.
After four hours into wearing Dangerous Complicity, the dangerousness has faded away, giving room to a balmy and light scent that has room for the osmanthus and a hint of spiciness.
verti – :
Sandalwood and jasmine are the main players in this. Very very mild essence of rum, coconut and leather….very mild. It’s soft and gentle. Luckily for me the jasmine is softened by the creamy sandalwood. I am not a fan of a strong jasmine note in fragrances. A little too powdery for my taste but still a very nice and soft comforting fragrance.
Алик – :
Bought the 10ml sample with afternoon of the faun. Love them both! Try them with a spray top, it makes a huge difference. Lasted all day for me and just lovely. Might be in my must keep at all times list.
poopextesiath – :
this sounds heavenly! does anyone know when it is coming out? dangerous complicity’s story and notes definitely intrigue me 🙂 i have to say i love this brand’s creative and fun yet poetic approach to perfume…long live etat libre d’orange!