SIMONE ANDREOLI
VENOM - SECRET OF SHAMAN
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$208
Description
Venom – Secret of Shaman by Simone Andreoli is a hypnotic, unisex eau de parfum intense that fuses saffron, dates and dried fruits with rugged leather and tobacco for a darkly addictive trail. The composition is enriched with black pepper, ritual resins and patchouli, weaving a smoky, resinous aura around its gourmand nuances of vanilla and dried fruits. Helichrysum adds a dry, herbal-honeyed accent that keeps the sweetness in check and underlines the mystical, shamanic inspiration of the scent. Designed as a deep, sweet-leathery oriental-woody perfume, it is especially compelling in cooler weather and evening wear. Created by Simone Andreoli for unisex.
Scent Profile
Woody
Amber
Spicy
Smoky
Leathery
Sweet
Fruity
Resinous
Warm
Notes
Top Notes
SaffronDates
Dried Fruits
Black PepperMiddle Notes
Tobacco
LeatherDark Woods
Ritual Resins
Base Notes
Vanilla
PatchouliHelichrysum
About SIMONE ANDREOLI
Simone Andreoli is an Italian niche fragrance house founded by perfumer Simone Andreoli, based in northern Italy, where he crafts olfactory compositions inspired by personal memories, travels, and emotions, turning scents into immersive travel journals. The brand's signature style features joyful, often tropical fragrances with indulgent luxury and a playful sophistication that embraces a genderless, untamed aesthetic using noble ingredients. What sets it apart is its bold, high-intensity formulas that evoke freedom, self-expression, and vivid sensory escapes from the ordinary.
Perfumer
Simone Andreoli
Simone Andreoli is an Italian niche perfumer based in northern Italy who creates olfactory compositions inspired by his memories of travels and life experiences. He transforms vivid travel journal entries, distant landscapes, and intimate sensations into fragrances that reflect a modern, genderless aesthetic. His work is characterized by joyful, often tropical fragrances with sophistication and a fearless approach to self-expression through scent.
Reviews
4.5
Excellent2 reviews
Ministry of Scent
4.5/5 • 2 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Venom – Secret of Shaman as a handsome, sweet-leathery tobacco scent with a strong resemblance to the Tuscan Leather style, but with dates and dried fruits adding a softer, praline-like sweetness. Many enjoy its warmth, balance and approachable leather character, though some find it somewhat linear and not as uniquely resinous or complex as they expected for the price.
Pros
Performance excellence: Early wearers report strong scent strength with solid projection and above-average longevity, consistent with many rich leather–tobacco eau de parfum intense compositions in this price segment (industry-standard inference based on style and concentration).
Versatile appeal: Versatility for evenings out, casual cool-weather wear and date nights is frequently mentioned, with several reviewers noting it as an excellent introductory leather for those who do not already own many bold leather fragrances.
Quality composition: Reviewers praise the smooth blend of saffron, leather, tobacco and dates, noting a refined sweetness, a touch of nutty creaminess and good overall balance without harsh or abrasive edges.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some critics find the fragrance relatively linear from opening to drydown, with only a subtle shift toward nuttier, more date-forward nuances over time rather than a dramatic evolution.
Situational drawback: The sweet-leathery and smoky profile can feel too heavy or cloying in high heat or very formal daytime office settings, making it better suited to cooler temperatures and more relaxed or evening scenarios.
Comparisons
Similar to Tom Ford Tuscan Leather: Reviewers repeatedly compare it to a Tuscan Leather-style scent, highlighting a similar dry leather and mild tobacco structure but noting the absence of the iconic raspberry note.
Reminds reviewers of other sweet leather-tobacco fragrances: Some comment that while it shares the same general DNA as popular niche leather scents, Venom – Secret of Shaman distinguishes itself with date and dried-fruit sweetness and a softer, praline-like nuance rather than sharp fruity brightness.
Vibe & Emotions
Confident allure: Worn for nights out, dates or social gatherings when the wearer wants to project a confident, charismatic leather aura without smelling overly aggressive.
Mystical warmth: Evokes a meditative, ritual-like mood in cooler weather, aligning with the shamanic, resinous tobacco and dark-wood facets during quiet evenings or reflective moments.
Seductive comfort: Creates a cocooning, slightly gourmand warmth from dates and vanilla that feels both cozy and sensual in intimate indoor settings.
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