33 Chris Rusak by Chris Rusak

33 Chris Rusak

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is 33 Chris Rusak worth trying?

33 by Chris Rusak is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, earthy, aromatic with Haitian Vetiver, Paprika, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
woody earthy aromatic

The first impression

33 by Chris Rusak is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. 33 was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Rusak.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
earthy 85%
aromatic 70%
warm spicy 60%
green 50%
musky 40%
fresh 35%
soft spicy 30%
powdery 25%
iris 20%

The perfumer behind it

Chris Rusak

Chris Rusak

Chris Rusak is an independent perfumer based in the United States who creates all of his fragrances under his own name. His catalog includes 33, After Every Ounce Of Joy (leaves My Body), Bluer Skies (whenever You're Around), Io, Quasi Una Absurdia, Relief, Resonance, and Timbre. His work is known for its experimental and artistic approach, often using unconventional materials.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Haitian Vetiver Haitian Vetiver
Paprika Paprika
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Fennel Fennel
Hay Hay
Orris Root Orris Root
Hyrax Hyrax
Angelica Angelica
Cacao Cacao

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of 33 Chris Rusak

Essence

The Mystic seeks the sublime in the obscure, finding depth where others see only surface. 33’s vetiver-paprika accord smolders like sacred incense, while hyrax and cacao add a primal, almost ceremonial gravity. This is a scent for those who walk between worlds.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor draped silhouettes in charcoal or indigo, with silver talismans at the throat. The fragrance’s musky iris echoes their love for textures that feel ancient yet timeless-handwoven wool, tarnished mirrors, candle wax.

Philosophy & Values

They believe truth is layered, like the perfume’s unfolding spices. The hay and angelica notes suggest a reverence for cycles: decay and rebirth, silence and revelation.

Relationships

They connect deeply but sparingly, as if each interaction is a ritual. The scent’s strong sillage mirrors their ability to leave an imprint long after they’ve left the room.

Lifestyle

Dusk is their hour-journaling by candlelight, brewing bitter herbal infusions. The perfume’s wintery warmth suits their contemplative solitude, a shield against the mundane.

Shadow

Their introspection can become a labyrinth. The fragrance’s animalic undertones warn of a darkness that risks consuming light.

Conclusion

33 is an olfactory sigil, a beacon for those who navigate the unseen. It speaks to the seeker who knows the scent of secrets.

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