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What does King Cobra smell like?

King Cobra is a dense, shadowy green fragrance that captures the humid atmosphere of a forest floor where a predator might lie in wait. The opening is sharp and medicinal, driven by a cooling camphor...

Details

House: Zoologist
Gender: unisex
Year: 2024
Longevity: 7.9 / 10
Sillage: 7.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Green, Earthy, Woody, Smoky
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring
Best Occasions: Leisure, Night Out
Perfumer: Prin Lomros

Community Insights

Based on 106 discussions

The fragrance is noted for its realistic use of marijuana and soil notes, leading some enthusiasts to debate its wearability; while some find it a sophisticated botanical study, others feel it leans too heavily into a literal "weed" scent profile for the price point.
Most users find the performance to be reliable, noting that the scent has significant staying power and a presence that lingers without becoming overwhelming.
While it contains citrus and green elements, the community largely categorizes this as a cooler-weather scent, favoring fall and spring over the high heat of summer.
It is frequently compared to other "snake-themed" or leather-forward scents, though it is often cited as being more damp and earthy than competitors that focus on industrial or asphalt-like accords.
Usage is primarily recommended for leisure or evening wear, as the pungent cumin and herbal notes are considered too polarizing for traditional business or formal environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a "safe" fragrance for the office?+

Generally, no. Because of the prominent marijuana, soil, and cumin notes, King Cobra is quite polarizing and assertive. Most people prefer wearing it for personal leisure or evening outings rather than professional settings.

Does the citrus make this a fresh summer scent?+

While mandarin and honey pomelo are present in the opening, they are overshadowed by heavy resins, leather, and soil. It is best suited for the transitional temperatures of spring and autumn rather than peak summer humidity.

How prominent is the marijuana note?+

It is very noticeable, especially in the first hour of wear. It leans more toward the green, skunky, and herbal side of the plant rather than a smoky or burning sensation.

How does the leather note behave in this composition?+

The leather here is rugged and dry, more akin to an animal hide or an old saddle. It works alongside the cumin and soil notes to create a "living" organic texture rather than a polished, luxury-car leather.

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What does King Cobra smell like?

King Cobra is a dense, shadowy green fragrance that captures the humid atmosphere of a forest floor where a predator might lie in wait. The opening is sharp and medicinal, driven by a cooling camphor...

Details

House: Zoologist
Gender: unisex
Year: 2024
Longevity: 7.9 / 10
Sillage: 7.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Green, Earthy, Woody, Smoky
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring
Best Occasions: Leisure, Night Out
Perfumer: Prin Lomros

Community Insights

Based on 106 discussions

The fragrance is noted for its realistic use of marijuana and soil notes, leading some enthusiasts to debate its wearability; while some find it a sophisticated botanical study, others feel it leans too heavily into a literal "weed" scent profile for the price point.
Most users find the performance to be reliable, noting that the scent has significant staying power and a presence that lingers without becoming overwhelming.
While it contains citrus and green elements, the community largely categorizes this as a cooler-weather scent, favoring fall and spring over the high heat of summer.
It is frequently compared to other "snake-themed" or leather-forward scents, though it is often cited as being more damp and earthy than competitors that focus on industrial or asphalt-like accords.
Usage is primarily recommended for leisure or evening wear, as the pungent cumin and herbal notes are considered too polarizing for traditional business or formal environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a "safe" fragrance for the office?+

Generally, no. Because of the prominent marijuana, soil, and cumin notes, King Cobra is quite polarizing and assertive. Most people prefer wearing it for personal leisure or evening outings rather than professional settings.

Does the citrus make this a fresh summer scent?+

While mandarin and honey pomelo are present in the opening, they are overshadowed by heavy resins, leather, and soil. It is best suited for the transitional temperatures of spring and autumn rather than peak summer humidity.

How prominent is the marijuana note?+

It is very noticeable, especially in the first hour of wear. It leans more toward the green, skunky, and herbal side of the plant rather than a smoky or burning sensation.

How does the leather note behave in this composition?+

The leather here is rugged and dry, more akin to an animal hide or an old saddle. It works alongside the cumin and soil notes to create a "living" organic texture rather than a polished, luxury-car leather.

Is this fragrance more masculine or feminine?+

It is classified as unisex, though its heavy emphasis on earth, vetiver, and smoke means it is often perceived as leaning toward a more traditional masculine profile. However, anyone who enjoys dark, green, and mossy scents will find it wearable.

Does it have a "dirty" or "animalic" smell?+

Yes, the combination of cumin and soil creates an earthy, slightly salty muskiness that mimics the scent of a creature’s habitat. It is a "clean-dirty" scent—organic and botanical rather than fecal.

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Accords

Notes

TopCamphor//Petitgrain//Mandarin orange//Honey pomelo//Marijuana//Fig leaf

HeartSoil//Cumin//Leather//Black tea

BaseFrankincense//Moss//Patchouli//Vetiver//Amber

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Appears in Collections

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