Bad Influence Maison Yusif by Maison Yusif

Bad Influence Maison Yusif

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

At a glance

Is Bad Influence Maison Yusif worth trying?

Bad Influence by Maison Yusif is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Evening wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
fruity, citrus, sweet with Pineapple, Bergamot, Saffron
fruity citrus sweet

The first impression

Bad Influence by Maison Yusif is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Bad Influence was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Yusif Meizongo Jnr. Top notes are Pineapple, Bergamot, Saffron, Peach and Jasmine; middle notes are Egyptian Jasmine and Bitter Almond; base notes are Grapefruit, Ambergris, Cedar and Oakmoss.

What shapes the scent

fruity 100%
citrus 85%
sweet 70%
woody 60%
amber 50%
white floral 40%
almond 35%
mossy 30%
warm spicy 25%
fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Yusif Meizongo Jnr

Yusif Meizongo Jnr

Yusif Meizongo Jnr is a Ghanaian-British perfumer and founder of Maison Yusif, a brand celebrating African heritage and contemporary luxury. His fragrances, such as Bad Influence and Black Excellence, often incorporate bold, rich ingredients like oud and spices. He aims to tell stories of identity and empowerment through scent. His catalog includes both playful and sophisticated compositions.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pineapple Pineapple
Bergamot Bergamot
Saffron Saffron
Peach Peach
Jasmine Jasmine

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Egyptian Jasmine Egyptian Jasmine
Bitter Almond Bitter Almond

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Grapefruit Grapefruit
Ambergris Ambergris
Cedar Cedar
Oakmoss Oakmoss

The mood it creates

The Magician Archetype: Portrait of Bad Influence Maison Yusif

Essence

Bad Influence channels the Magician archetype through its alchemical blend of pineapple brightness and ambergris mystery. Like a spell bottled, it transforms fruity innocence into something darker and more compelling, its saffron and oakmoss notes hinting at hidden depths.

Style & Aesthetic

They mix streetwear with vintage finds - a graffiti-print shirt under a tailored blazer, perhaps. The fragrance's contrast between juicy top notes and woody base mirrors their ability to make contradictions feel intentional rather than chaotic.

Philosophy & Values

Reality is raw material for reinvention, much like bitter almond's transformation from poison to flavor. They believe in bending rules without breaking them, their jasmine heart keeping them grounded even as pineapple euphoria tempts excess.

Relationships

They're the friend who introduces you to your new favorite band or underground club. Romantic partners are drawn to their grapefruit-sharp wit and ambergris warmth, though the relationship always feels slightly unpredictable.

Lifestyle

Their apartment doubles as an art studio or recording space, walls covered in half-finished projects. Mornings might find them mixing scents or writing poetry, afternoons curating playlists that somehow make cedar and pineapple make perfect sense together.

Shadow

Their charm can manipulate as easily as inspire, like the fragrance's sweet opening giving way to mossy shadows. They risk becoming addicted to their own ability to shape perceptions, losing authentic self in the process.

Conclusion

Bad Influence is liquid sleight of hand - the Magician's proof that magic exists in the space between expectation and surprise, between a fruit's first bite and its lingering aftertaste.

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