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Faux by Alloy Studio (2020): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Alloy Studio/Faux

Faux by Alloy Studio

Fragrance / 2020

Faux

UNISEX

7.2/ 108 ratings

LeatherPowderySmoky

amber

balsamic

Released: 2020
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

FauxAlloy Studio

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Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Leather

Powdery

Smoky

amber

balsamic

iris

musky

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.0 / 10

Sillage4.0 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

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Day75%

Night100%

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Unisex100%

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Ratings & reviews

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7.2/10

Very Good

8 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Faux by Alloy Studio smell like?+

Faux by Alloy Studio features a layered composition opening with Peach and Incense at the top, Fur and Orris at the heart, Musk and Suede in the base. The overall character is leather, powdery, smoky.

What are the notes in Faux?+

Top notes: Peach and Incense. Heart notes: Fur and Orris. Base notes: Musk and Suede.

Is Faux for men or women?+

Faux by Alloy Studio is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was Faux released?+

Faux by Alloy Studio was launched in 2020.

What fragrances are similar to Faux?+

Fragrances similar to Faux include Luster by Alloy Studio, Idyllic by Alloy Studio, Real Skin by MysNyx Perfume, Sincere by Contradictions in ILK, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Faux by Alloy Studio is a fragrance for women and men. Faux was launched during the 2020's. Top notes are Incense and Peach; middle notes are Fur and Orris; base notes are Suede and Musk. Faux by Alloy Studio is a tactile, fabric-inspired fragrance built around soft fruity, powdery, and musky tones. It opens with pink peppercorn, peach, and incense, moves into a heart of faux mink fur accord and orris powder, and settles into suede and musk for a smooth, softly textured finish.