Tear You Apart Fakoshima by Fakoshima

Tear You Apart Fakoshima

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2020

At a glance

Is Tear You Apart Fakoshima worth trying?

Tear You Apart by Fakoshima is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, aromatic, warm spicy with Rum, Saffron, Anise
woody aromatic warm spicy

The first impression

Tear You Apart by Fakoshima is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Tear You Apart was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Yaroslav Simonov. Top notes are Rum, Saffron, Anise and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Haitian Vetiver, Juniper Berries, Nutmeg and Suede; base notes are Tobacco, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
aromatic 85%
warm spicy 70%
fresh spicy 60%
tobacco 50%
sweet 40%
rum 35%
earthy 30%
soft spicy 25%
leather 20%

The perfumer behind it

Yaroslav Simonov

Yaroslav Simonov

Yaroslav Simonov is a perfumer associated with the Fakoshima brand, where he has developed several distinctive fragrances. His creations include Crème De La Crème, Moonlight Rainbow, Superior Morion, and two versions of Tear You Apart. Simonov's style often incorporates gourmand, floral, and dark, resinous elements.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rum Rum
Saffron Saffron
Anise Anise
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Haitian Vetiver Haitian Vetiver
Juniper Berries Juniper Berries
Nutmeg Nutmeg
Suede Suede

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Patchouli Patchouli
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Tear You Apart Fakoshima

Essence

The Alchemist transforms base elements into gold, and so does this fragrance-turning rum, saffron, and oud into a potion of dark allure. They are a master of sensory alchemy, blending warmth and spice with earthy depth. The scent’s intoxicating rum and tobacco evoke a laboratory where raw materials become something transcendent.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor rich textures: velvet blazers, aged leather gloves, and gold-rimmed glasses. Their aesthetic is a study in contrasts-opulent yet shadowy, like a candlelit apothecary. The suede and vetiver notes mirror their preference for materials that age with character.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the hidden potential of all things. Just as oud and patchouli reveal their complexity over time, they seek depth in every experience. Life, to them, is an experiment in refinement.

Relationships

They draw others in with magnetic intensity, but maintain an air of mystery. Romantic partners are lured by the promise of transformation, though few ever fully decode their layers.

Lifestyle

Midnight oil burns in their workspace, where they tinker with perfumes or rare books. Evenings are for absinthe lounges, where the anise and juniper in their scent find kinship.

Shadow

Their obsession with transmutation can border on manipulation. The tobacco’s addictive quality mirrors their tendency to leave others craving more than they give.

Conclusion

This fragrance is a distillation of the Alchemist’s paradox: both a seducer and a solitary seeker, forever chasing the sublime in the shadows.

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