FRAGRANCE | Moschino Toy EDT is indeed no toy at all

halfwhiteboy - Moschino Toy EDT 01
Seriously, who would think this isn't a toy?

I admit that I bought this one because of the packaging. But I don't think anyone can blame me because look how cute he is! Who doesn't want a cuddly, fluffy, cutie patootie teddy bear? And to make it even better, I got it at a crazy low bargain. But lest we forget, this is, as indicated, not a Moschino toy. It is, however, called Moschino Toy and it's a legit eau de toilette.

halfwhiteboy - Moschino Toy EDT 02
So cute and cuddly!

So how do you use it? This is where cute and kitsch abruptly turn into pure horror because you have to decapitate the teddy. I repeat, decapitate the teddy. What I mean is you have to remove the head to reveal the sprayer. I know holding up a beheaded bear while pressing the sprayer isn't the most practical and convenient way to use a fragrance but it sure is lots of fun.

halfwhiteboy - Moschino Toy EDT 03
From cute and cuddly to straight-up horror. Look how sinister-looking he is all of a sudden!

As for the scent, it surprisingly ain't bad. Except for the sharp, nostril-piercing opening—that thankfully relaxes almost instantly—it's actually pretty good. The citrus carries some hints of spice and florals with it, followed shortly by a coconut-like accord. It's not like the coconut in Nishane's Fan Your Flames, though, or in Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz. It's probably more like the result of the interaction between the sandalwood and some other ingredients.

The sharpness and the creamy sandalwood carry on popping up in an alternating fashion although it's the latter that projects more. This goes on for at least an hour before the citrus gives up and the sandalwood becomes more pronounced, creamier and no longer the coconut I oddly get in the beginning. What started as sharp and fresh now settles into a warm, woody scent.

For all its playful and kitschy presentation, performance cannot be discounted at all. It projects moderately for two or three hours before softening. Longevity is also pretty decent and can last from morning till afternoon. It isn't a groundbreaking fragrance but it sure is no joke. Although a little masculine-leaning, it's still perfectly unisex. Moschino Toy may appear like a toy but it's definitely serious in being a fragrance. All things considered, it's something that merits a try.

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Update:
Although the bottles are of a different design, its flankers are also quite good. So far, I've tried Moschino Toy Boy.

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