Love Toxin, from Calaj was released in 2020. The perfumer behind this creation is Miguel Matos. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Coconut, Coriander, Plum, Rose, and Strawberry, middle notes of Cumin, Gardenia, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, and Tuberose, and base notes of Castoreum, Hay, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss, Opoponax, Peach, and Vanilla.
As soon as you spray Love Toxin on your skin, the blood red colour of the juice makes it look like you’ve just slashed your arm. At least if you didn’t like the fragrance it would work great for Halloween costumes. I usually despise strawberry accords in perfume, they almost always come across far too plasticky and synthetically sweet, but this here is incredible. Of course the strawberry accord is synthetic, there is no other way around it, and while it has elements of that sweet plastic feel, the quality of everything else balances it beautifully. A heady dose of bubblegummy tuberose, fecal castoreum and hints of juicy peach and plum contrast the strawberry with brutal strength. This then rests on a thick leathery base and soft powdery florals as the fruits and tuberose persist. There are no words which can accurately describe this scent well enough, it’s truly one of the more unique scents I’ve ever tried. Personally it’s not something I’d wear, but that doesn’t take away from the ingenuity of this perfume.