Fugazzi Workaholic Extrait de Parfum

What it smells like

Fugazzi Workaholic Extrait de Parfum announces itself with a floral opening that feels both luminous and grounded. The top notes arrive with a measured elegance—not the shrieking brightness of a fresh fragrance, but something more considered, more deliberate. This floral character settles quickly into the heart, where coffee and Bulgarian rose take command.

The coffee is the true protagonist here. It's neither the burnt, ashy coffee of a tired morning nor the sweet, caramel-tinged coffee of a dessert fragrance. Instead, it reads as something altogether more sophisticated: the aromatic warmth of freshly ground beans, with a subtle bitterness that keeps the composition honest. Bulgarian rose—that most prized of rose materials—doesn't compete with the coffee; rather, it threads through it, adding a velvety, almost powdery dimension that prevents the fragrance from becoming one-dimensional or overly masculine.

The base is where Workaholic reveals its true ambition. Vanilla and amber create a soft, enveloping foundation, but this isn't the vanilla of gourmand fragrances or the amber of designer comfort scents. The white musk adds a subtle skin-like quality, a whisper of clean warmth that makes the fragrance feel intimate rather than projecting. The whole composition settles into something deeply wearable—an amber fragrance that respects your intelligence and doesn't demand constant attention, yet rewards close proximity with genuine complexity.

Who made it

Workaholic Extrait de Parfum was created for the Amsterdam house Fugazzi, a niche perfume house founded in 2018 by Bram Niessink. Fugazzi's approach to fragrance is unapologetically bold. Rather than chasing trends or softening its creations for mass appeal, the house has built its reputation on generous, characterful compositions that aren't afraid of drama or conviction. Each fragrance is conceived as a full-bodied statement, inspired by ancient elixirs and the historical mythology surrounding figures like Cleopatra.

The house's aesthetic is equally distinctive. Fragrances arrive in minimalist flacons—frosted glass paired with clear glass—that feel both contemporary and timeless. There's no unnecessary ornamentation, no marketing theatre. The bottle simply contains the fragrance, presented with the kind of restraint that actually amplifies rather than diminishes its impact.

Who it’s for

Workaholic is genuinely unisex, though perhaps it speaks most directly to those who've learned to appreciate complexity without needing to be told what they're smelling. It suits anyone who gravitates toward amber fragrances but finds many of them either too sweet or too austere. The coffee note will appeal particularly to those who love aromatic fragrances—think tobacco, leather, and spice enthusiasts—while the rose and vanilla ensure it never tips into being aggressively masculine or overly niche.

There's something in Workaholic for the person who wears fragrance as a personal choice rather than a social signal. It's confident without being loud, sophisticated without being pretentious. If you've ever found yourself drawn to fragrances that smell like they have something to say, this is worth your attention.

When to wear it

The Extrait de Parfum concentration means Workaholic has genuine staying power and presence without requiring heavy application. It suits cooler months particularly well—autumn and winter are its natural seasons—when the warmth of vanilla, amber, and coffee feels seasonally appropriate rather than contrived. The fragrance also works beautifully in professional settings. There's something almost wry about a fragrance called Workaholic that actually smells refined enough for the office; it suggests both humour and genuine substance.

Evening wear is equally suitable. The coffee note prevents it from feeling too formal or evening-specific, while the base is warm enough to feel appropriate after dark. It's a fragrance for people who don't compartmentalise their lives into different scent categories.

About the house

Fugazzi represents a particular strain of contemporary niche perfumery: uncompromising, historically conscious, and utterly uninterested in diluting its vision. Since its founding in 2018, the house has positioned itself against the blandness of mainstream fragrance, drawing instead on the richness of ancient perfumery traditions and materials chosen for their sensual intensity.

The house's mythology—its invocation of Cleopatra, ancient elixirs, and luxurious excess—might read as marketing in lesser hands. But Fugazzi's fragrances actually deliver on the promise. They are generous in their materials, bold in their compositions, and presented with a visual restraint that feels almost austere. It's a house that understands that true luxury whispers rather than shouts, even when the fragrance itself has something definitive to say.