The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Sugardaddy started with a name. That's the thing about Fugazzi, they don't ease in. Bram Niessink wanted a fragrance that played with seduction, with the idea that sweet can be a weapon, not just a gesture. Blackcurrant and tangerine hit immediately: bright, tart, impossible to ignore. The choice of blackcurrant as a lead note signals ambition. It is not a polite fruit. It demands attention. From there, the heart builds with clove and ambergris, creating a tension between warmth and mystery. The drydown with cashmere and patchouli keeps it personal, keeps it close. This is not a fragrance for those who prefer the background. It was designed for the room to notice.
The note selection reveals Fugazzi's philosophy. Blackcurrant and mandarin in the opening are not default choices. They create an immediate impression that most designers would reserve for a summer scent, but Sugardaddy uses them as a hook. The heart pairs clove with ambergris, a bold combination that balances warmth with depth. Clove is sharp and spicy; ambergris is soft and complex. Jasmine bridges the gap between spice and skin. The drydown with cashmere and moss represents the final layer of intention. Cashmere suggests softness, closeness, intimacy. Moss adds a natural, slightly wild quality that prevents the composition from becoming too polished. Each note earns its place.
The evolution
The evolution follows a deliberate arc. Blackcurrant and mandarin orange create the opening chapter, a tart-bright assault that announces presence immediately. Bergamot adds a finishing touch to the citrus layer, ensuring the top notes feel complete rather than abrupt. As the fruit fades, clove and nutmeg enter the conversation, bringing warmth that shifts the mood from confident to intimate. Ambergris adds an interesting twist, its subtle marine quality giving the spiced heart an unexpected dimension. Jasmine softens the edges without diluting the warmth. By the time cashmere emerges, the fragrance has settled into something skin-close and personal. Patchouli and moss keep the base grounded, earthy, ensuring the sweetness never overwhelms. The entire journey takes roughly three hours to complete, each phase distinct yet connected.
Cultural impact
Sugardaddy's name alone makes an entrance. It's a fragrance for people who treat scent as part of their personality, someone who wants a composition that announces itself, not apologizes. The sweet-spicy character sits in the fruity-amber space that performs well year-round, with particular strength in cooler months and evening wear. Community consensus: this is a statement fragrance. Those who connect with it tend to stick with it.
