Meo Fusciuni BUIO (Giuseppe Imprezzabile) 2024 +Dark Embrace Giveaway

Meo Fusciuni Parfums BUIO

Meo Fusciuni BUIO images from the brand

Everything is dark around the house.

I was little when I prayed to the Angels.

I was little when I believed in the sky.

I would like to cover everything with this darkness,

I would like to close my eyes and smell only its scent. -Meo Fusciuni

There are but a handful of creators within this sphere of perfumery whose soul and hands are touched liberated from the limits of time, something eternal rests between their eyes and their creations are a true reflection of their poetic art. Giuseppe Imprezzabile is one such quiet genius, delving within his experience, his deepest emotions to distill for us, potions that seem to traverse the ages, woven strands of ancient, modern and vintage expressions. He draws us under his skin with tapestries that speak of the poet, the explorer, the artist, the voyager. His vision alongside his life partner and life partner and brand Artistic Director Federica Caste continue to invite us to travel with his eyes, sense with his whispered breaths and to be captivated by the beauty of his emotions in motion.

Meo Fusciuni Giuseppe Imprezzabile

Giuseppe Imprezzabile in his studio Meo Fusciuni – Studio by Danu Seith-Fyr

BUIO– (which translates to dark or darkness from the Italian) by Meo Fusciuni is the tightly woven journey, a glimpse into the soul of creator Guiseppe Imprezzabile, a raw companionship on his dark passage.

How we are tossed and tumbled along the path of life, a slow rising tide of light suppressed, billowing folds of Cade coil around me in tendrils of quietened shadows of lava viscosity, it is a material that always makes me weep.  Sometimes the light of life dims and we are shrouded in a darkening vortex which threatens to overwhelm, it feels to our shuddering thoughts as if the dark will be never ending. How do I run when my feet will not carry me, how can I leave behind this state when all is veiled in darkening clouds. Meo Fusciuni BUIO cradles me in a silence, a dimming of light and noise. My emotions are rattled, I resist and reel in confusion out of my control and it seems necessary to shift perspectives. Less of the ‘worldly’ for it is an overload, too formidable to stay, a gathering storm is the power that resides in the deepening solace, drawn by the enveloping void, retreating further inwards.  A force of spiraling Frankincense intensity, here is a sacred undertaking, my surrender to this darkness, for it cannot be resisted, it cannot be torn away from. Incense here is the calming respiration to the depth of Cade, slowing the quickening breath, calm now, for this dark is a true companion, one you will value after time, but first the traverse must be made.

Buio -Meo Fusciuni

Pacific _Austin, Stormseeker, Hal Gatewod – all Unsplash, BUIO – Danu Seith-Fyr

What is darker than my heart?

What is darker than my worries?

I no longer see anything around me, is it night?

I don’t remember seeing the sunset coming. -Meo Fusciuni

Buio by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni BUIO ©Danu

In all I must leave behind, in all I must surrender too, must be encountered in these shadows flown to the winds, particles of memories rise in clouds of stirred recognition, in dusty corners of my mind, quivering, desiccated past, echoes of a life.  The scent of aged, faded papers flutter on airs of ancestral breath. Everything is here in this immensity of nothing. Still pointed, garmented in the fabric of intimate feelings, for without the roadmap of sight, I rely on sharpened senses, remotely viewing with detachment the rising and falling of my time, lapsing into timelessness, the ‘other’ state. A rhythm of re-set, pass by here and you are changed, BUIO is the gateway into our deepest unself, a way of undoing.

Meo Fusciuni BUIO from the brand

Here the unbounded darkness and I merge, no limits or boundaries, I am suspended in an eternity. No notion of time, I have been turned inside out and compasses are haywire, no course, no marked steps. No urgency, I drift without effort, a state of pure surrender.  How much time has passed I cannot and do not need to tell, BUIO, is the keeper of time, BUIO is the marker of my voyage.  A smoky Patchouli in chorus with Vetiver brings a curious refrain to the slowed rhythm of my heart as if to coax it, pulse by pulse out of its lulling, it smolders and sends drifts out into the abyss, a clarion to announce my arrival, to nowhere, anywhere, somewhere out there is hope.

Ivana Cajina – Unsplash

“In the core of darkness blooms a flower of deepest perfume”-Danu Seith-Fyr

The dark is interrupted by the tender shafts, at first tentative yet growing in strength of Osmanthus and Peony, a tonal note of floral harmony, a bud-like tightening rippling across the darkness, pulling light out from within its pleats as if the fabric was straightened by an otherworldly hand.  This floral reverberation mounts and the bloom expands off my flesh as light permeates from the very centre of the dark. Out beyond this impenetrable, passing out through the void into the expanse beyond, here at BUIO’s very core is the most exquisite efflorescence, so profound it pushes back the boundaries of the dark with its pure beauty. Emotions mount and flood once more. I see and feel again but not as before, this beauty is hard-won and without blemish, it radiates with warmed amber and labdanum with a luminosity unparalleled. How can such a light be in darkest of places? Shadows thin and dissipate in its presence, reminders remain in the papery whispers of ancestral memory, lest we forget! To  be swallowed in the darkness and to remerge, blooming regardless in a rarified air of Musk and Sandalwood, finally, is the power in being human.

via Unsplash

Sometimes it is essential to navigate the stillness of nothing to find something of true worth, all it takes is the courage to give in to the darkening skies and a trust in hope. Meo Fusciuni  BUIO is the alchemist’s potion of transformation, the Magus’s concoction of surrender and renewal, in BUIO the lead of despair can be transmuted. The past does not define us, our direction can forever be shifted. Allies can be found in both fear and courage.

Danu Seith-Fyr, Contributor

Bottle of Meo Fusciuni BUIO kindly offered by Meo Fusciuni at Cannes, with my thanks. My words are my own

Notes are Cade oil, Frankincense, Carrot Seeds; Labdanum, Peony, Amber, Osmanthus, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.

Meo Fusciuni BUIO

Meo Fusciuni BUOI

Thanks to the generosity of Meo Fusciuni we have 100 ml of BUIO for one registered reader in the EU or USA. You must register or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Danu’s review and where you live. Draw closes 11/7/2024

Michelyn’s Note: Congratulations to Meo Fusciuni on being awarded Best Artistic Perfume- Independent brand for Viole Nere by The Accademia  Del Profumi. Meo Fusciuni listened to Einsturzende Neubauten’s ENDE album and Nils Frahm’s Empty while composing BUOI.

Please enjoy our reviews of Meo Fusciuni Narcotico, Encore du Temps, Varanasi, L’Oblio, Spirito, Little Song, Sogni and Viole Nere here.

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54 comments

  • What stood out most from the review was the initial inspiration for the perfume: the poetic art that has inspired Giuseppe Imprezzabile in his craft. The consumer can experience his “art” through the senses—A true olfactory journey. You can sense a flower blooming in the dark; the floral notes of peony and Osmanthus combined with the dark resinous attributes of oud. This scent sounds intriguing.

    USA

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    Danu’s poetic review has me reeling. I am intrigued by the dark nature of this fragrance. As someone who as a teen, and even now, can appreciate Einsturzende Neubauten’s music, in all it’s industrial glory, I’m so pleased this was what was listened to during the making of this perfume. I almost want it solely based on this, regardless of the note breakdown. I am pleased with the notes in this scent however, so I really want to get my nose on this. I live in Oregon.

  • the way Danu’s review dives into the darker side of Buio is fascinating—it really sounds like more than just a scent, like a deep sensory journey. I’m so intrigued by the mix of cade and frankincense with those floral notes that come through like a glimmer of light. Feels like this is a fragrance that could be a companion through introspective moments. Definitely one to explore.

    EU

  • The idea of Buio as a bridge between darkness and light, with earthy, smoky notes like vetiver and patchouli softened by amber and peony, sounds so unique. It almost reads like a meditation in scent form. I’m especially curious about the osmanthus and sandalwood layers—feels like a fragrance that unfolds in chapters.
    I am from the EU

  • The interplay of light and dark and especially Danu’s invitation and invocation of one’s un-self and undoing-ness that is inspired by Guiseppe’s crafting of BUOI is truly enchanting. Beyond the hypnotic review, I’m most entranced by how this richness of olfactory poetry will unravel.

    Kelsey
    California

  • Ramses Perez says:

    This is a very dark fragrance indeed and not for the faint of heart. However, it’s not all bad as it does eventually settles into something digestible and agreeable. The journey from dark to light is what Giuseppe the perfumer wanted to capture. The power of stillness and nothing-ness is sometimes what’s needed to get to the other side, the destination. A rough start to a beautiful end is what this fragrance encapsulates. I’m located in the USA.

  • I’m interested in this perfume because I want to know if I experience the stillness, darkness and beauty described in the review. I live in the Pacific Northwest just outside Seattle, and we are entering our annual period of dark, cold and wet.

  • I’m a huge fan of Meo Fusciuni! Everything from Giuseppe is right up my alley. BUIO sounds interesting, with cade oil, cedarwood and frankincense. Thanks for another fantastic review and draw. Mich USA

  • David Furman says:

    Cade oil is an interesting opening and it has a mysterious and smoky facet to it. I really like the pairing of notes and the order they are listed. I believe nothing here is out of place and nothing overpowers the scent. They had a direction they were going on and we must trust in the process. This is special and im sure this sticks to you and wears very cozy like a sweater out of the dryer. Ive never experienced anything from this house so it would be a welcomed addition to my collection. I have a home for it. From Jacksonville, NC.

  • hippononamus says:

    I’m fascinated by BUIO’s journey from its intense, shadowy notes of Cade and Frankincense, which evoke a profound sense of darkness, to the gradual emergence of light, represented by the floral softness of Osmanthus and Peony.

    I’m in the US and I’d love to wear this to see Nils.

  • What a great reading! I really liked the last part, the conclusion of the article: Sometimes it is essential to navigate the stillness of nothing to find something of true worth, all it takes is the courage to give in to the darkening skies and a trust in hope. Meo Fusciuni BUIO is the alchemist’s potion of transformation, the Magus’s concoction of surrender and renewal, in BUIO the lead of despair can be transmuted. The past does not define us, our direction can forever be shifted. Allies can be found in both fear and courage.

    Thanks! EU

  • To smell the scent of the sky. Meo fusciuni I know almost entirely from Cafleurebon especially Nicoleta review of Viole Nere.
    What sparked my interest is Danu poetic style like reading literature. “At the core exquisite efflorescence”.
    I own SOGNI and VIOLE NERE which I bought blind. They are artistic and wearable .
    USA

  • The fragrance is described as a journey through darkness, searching for light. This metaphorical approach adds a deep, introspective layer to the scent, making it more than just a fragrance but an experience of self-discovery. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU.

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    Meo Fusciuni BUIO is the alchemist’s transformation potion of osmanthus wrapped in a resin leather. Wonderful!

  • The review suggests quite the spiritual journey! Timelessness and darkness unfolding into light…nice!!! The notes almost sound like they shouldn’t work, but clearly they do, and tell quite a tale in the process. I live in the US.

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    Incense & Smokey patchouli are definitely notes I’m interested in especially if it’s in a Meo Fusciuni fragrance. I own & love Meo Fusciuni’s “little song”. It’s a beautiful fragrance and wouldn’t expect anything less less from this one.

    BUIO sounds great for this fall/winter season. Definitely interested in taking a “glimpse into the soul of creator Guiseppe Imprezzabile” as described by Danu.

    Los Angeles Ca. USA

  • This description has me hooked, Buio sounds like a true emotional journey in fragrance form. I love the idea of something smoky and earthy, like cade and frankincense, opening up into these softer florals and warm amber. It feels like it’s meant for those quiet, reflective nights when you’re just lost in thought.
    EU

  • Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, thank you to Çafleurebon for your attention in our work, thank you very much to Michelyn, thank you very much to Danu for this profound article. This new chapter in our journey is an important self-portrait of myself at this time in my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Meo.

  • I love many of Meo Fusciuni’s releases, especially the darker ones such as Little Song and Viole Nere, so it would be an understatement to say I am excited to try Buio – and then read Dana’s poetic review again!
    Greetings from Germany.

  • I believe Meo Fusciuni is one of – if not the – most interesting brand when dealing with dark and mysterious perfumes. He’s a really kind person who creates such introspective art pieces. I’ve met him in a perfumery in Bologna and from what I recall trying Buio this review is spot on: the “immensity of nothing” that you feel trying this perfume is something hard to describe. It’s like being in the darkness, surrounded by a dense fog. You cannot see anything around you, but you feel somewhat safe. I’m from Italy, EU

  • ianbradleyandrews says:

    This sounds really dark and intriguing. I’d love to win this after reading the review. I live in Indiana.

  • markofrojlan says:

    sounds like a lovely combination of unexpected notes, and with shorter days aproaching it only makes it easier to appreciate dark scents!
    croatia, eu

  • This description of Buio by Meo Fusciuni really captured my imagination. As a huge fan of the brand (I already own Odor 93, which I love), I was intrigued by this latest release… and after having the chance to try it, I can confirm: it’s absolutely incredible!
    It opens with smoky Cade and earthy frankincense, pulling you into a rich, foggy and mysterious darkness. Then, hints of Osmanthus and Peony peek through like glimmers of light, creating an emotional, comforting journey. It’s more than just a scent—it’s an experience of solitude, transformation, and finding beauty in the shadows. I’d love to add Buio to my collection; it’s something truly special. Thank you,
    Marco from Italy.

  • I’ve tried some of Meo’s creations at Esxence this year and I fell in love with some of them. He can truly capture the essences of places and emotions and put it into a bottle. Now I own Luce and Last Season, my partner has L’Oblio and I believe my next purchase is going to be In Extremis by Astrophil & Stella, another masterpiece created by Meo. I haven’t got the occasion to try Buio, but from this review it sounds beautiful. Some of Meo’s creations can make me cry by just smelling them, and I reckon this is one of them. I’m in Italy

  • Meo Fusciuni’s BUIO is a poetic journey into darkness, blending smoky, grounding notes with tender florals and luminous touches. Created by Giuseppe Imprezzabile, it explores transformation and resilience, inviting wearers to find strength and beauty within shadow.

    I live in Malta.

  • This fragrance sounds…suspended. Like that moment between sleep and waking, a prayer or a meditation, or that fraction of a second before a fall, which actually seems to last an infinity. I am sure Buio is pure art in olfactive form, an echo of Meo Fusciuni’s poetry and the concept of darkness itself.
    EU.

  • The way Buio is described as a balance of darkness and light is so captivating! That transition from deep, smoky notes like cade and patchouli to soft peony and osmanthus sounds incredible. It feels like a scent that tells a story, one that would evolve throughout the day.

    EU

  • Danu’s review is poetic as the perfume: the words led me deeply in the dark where the emptiness is quite touchable reminding me the times I really felt that way. The a slight, a scent that brings light and brigns you to life again, beautiful like flowers, sacred like incense.
    I live in Como, Italy

  • I would be happy to win this fragrance. I don’t own any from this brand, eager to see what it is about. Thank you

  • Meo Fusciuni’s BUIO resonates deeply as it reminds me of the personal journeys that dark fragrances have taken me on—those rare scents that allow us to confront and embrace the shadowed parts of our being. There’s a unique grounding in the smoky Cade and deep Patchouli, which immediately recalls my own experiences of comfort and mystery with dark fragrances, and how they have often provided a quiet companionship during reflective moments. BUIO feels like an invitation to step into that introspective space, where the unknown reveals layers of depth and warmth. Giuseppe Imprezzabile has truly created more than a scent; it’s a meditation on darkness and light, surrender and renewal—a transformative experience in itself. Salute from Paris 😉

  • tronchitralefoglie says:

    This perfume reminds me of the famous quote by William Wordsworth: “emotion recollected in tranquillity”. Intimacy, inner feelings, a secret garden.
    A beautiful poem for the hidden self.
    Thanks!
    I’m from Italy.

  • I cannot think of many brands that intrigue me more than Meo Fusciuni. The aesthetic, the marketing, and everything about this house just screams mystery and I am here for it. On top of that, we get wonderfully scripted reviews from Danu that allow us to vicariously join in on the adventure. Sadly, I have not yet been able to source any samples for the scents I am most interested in. Hopefully that will change soon as BUIO has now found itself in my top 3 must-try fragrances from the house. I love the idea of Guiseppe using his talents to create what may be viewed as self-portraits through fragrance. But it goes deeper than just that, as his scents seem to explore the innermost experiences, both good and bad. BUIO sounds like a journey through one’s inner darkness to find the light that shines within and I am simply enamored with the concept. Best of luck to all. I live in NC, USA.

  • Danu always has such poetic reviews. I’m intrigued by the interplay between light and dark with BUIO existing as the bridge between, The dark notes exemplified by smoky incense, leather and patchouli exist in contrast with the delicate peony, osmanthus and amber. It sounds like a perfume in perfect balance. MD, USA.

  • BUIO by Meo Fusciuni takes you on an introspective journey through shadows and light. Giuseppe Imprezzabile has crafted a blend that pulls you into a rich, dark world—resinous with Cade, grounding with Frankincense, and softened by whispers of Peony and Osmanthus. It’s a fragrance about transformation, where smoky Patchouli, Amber, and Vetiver reveal moments of solace and rebirth. This isn’t just a scent; it’s a soulful experience. If you’re drawn to poetic, emotional perfumes, BUIO might be a perfect companion.

    US

  • Incense is often a dark, smoky element in a fragrance, so it’s interesting that Fusciuni uses Frankincense here in BUIO to lift and balance dark Cade. And I really enjoy fragrances scented like old paper, so that note Danu mentioned is intriguing. With the exception of the Osmanthus and Peony floral accord, BUIO sounds like a study in monochrome tones, rendered in layered strokes of smooth charcoal. I’d love to try it.

    I’m in the USA.

  • Earlier this fall I was able to visit a Perfumery that carried Meo Fusciuni and got to smell several of his fragrances and try a few on my skin (I left with a bottle of Spirito). These were some beautiful fragrances. I find it interesting how he draws inspiration from the works of other artists and his own travels. I’m drawn to the description of the smokey patchouli and the vetiver in BUOI. The darkness that Danu described seems appropriate for this season but also a brightness that seems to shine through. I hope to be able to experience this fragrance. NY USA.

  • Earlier this fall I was able to visit a Perfumery that carried Meo Fusciuni and got to smell several of his fragrances and try a few on my skin (I left with a bottle of Spirito). These were some beautiful fragrances. I find it interesting how he draws inspiration from the works of other artists and his own travels. I’m drawn to the description of the smokey patchouli and the vetiver in BUOI. The darkness that Danu described seems appropriate for this season but also a brightness that seems to shine through. I hope to be able to experience this fragrance. NY USA.

  • Everything about BUIO is poetic – its creator, its concept, its packaging and also its review.
    Whenever I see Meo Fusciuni’s fragrances I have a feeling of mysterious treasures in apothecary bottles – I cannot fathom something fluffy and unsubstantial in his creations.
    BUIO sounds as beautiful, as daring and as mysterious, like a Caravaggio.
    Thanks for the review and the draw, from EU.

  • My goodness this… this I can relate to. This is my childhood.
    “I was little when I prayed to the Angels.
    I was little when I believed in the sky.”

    I found comfort in clouds. Especially moving turning dancing floating clouds. Clouds with life. An empty sky was scary to me. Unnerving, it felt ominous and “dead”.

    Viole Nere is incredible! I can only imagine how this beauty smells but I would be so grateful to know first hand! Thank you for the giveaway. Keep doing great things!
    U.S.

  • Danu’s review creates such an atmosphere around this scent, it sounds so intriguing! beautiful and transformative. I was pleasantly surprised to see peony included among these other notes as well, it sounds like a lovely balance.
    – NY, USA

  • WeAreScentient says:

    I really enjoyed Danu’s dove into the dark poetics of Buio. I’m also a fan of music of Neubauten and Nils Frahm. I’d love to smell how the loos and rhythms of man machines plays out in scent.
    Bubblin in Dublin as always

  • madamepeace says:

    Danu’s review resonates so much with how I metabolize a beautifully crafted perfume. I sometimes pick out a note like I pick out the bass in a song or the strings in a classical piece of music. I begin to listen harder and the melody of that one instrument is the tone and the journey of the intimate secrets this perfume wants to whisper into my ear. Meo Fusciuni BUIO Sounds like a story of warm darkness, so familiar and comforting in its dark embrace. I feel wrapped up in a dark cape and can feel myself falling down the blackest hole to the depths of some reverie. Such a gorgeously written review! I would be honored to be able to sniff this! From Portland, USA.

  • I love “dark” perfumes for late fall: they bring a sense of mystery contemplation to the season. I appreciate Danu’s poetic evocation of the experience of wearing BUIO, and I’d love a chance to try it myself! Thank you to Meo Fusciuni for the generous giveaway.
    I’m in WV, USA

  • Who doesn’t want to experance a dark smoky resinous perfume that threatens to overwhelm you, but instead, with time and patience ultimately lifts you up.

    There is something intrinsically magical about being confronted by darkness, understanding that the only option is to surrender and being rewarded with understanding.

    Seth
    Brooklyn, US

  • Through dark times, we can find light within ourselves. There is always a contrast, a delicate balance, a darkness, a lightness. I’m curious how this theme plays out through the development of this scent. It feels timely and appropriate for many reasons and seasonal changes. I have been so curious about this brand for some time and I so look forward to trying them soon. Thank you for the draw. I live in the US.

  • Great review by Danu, as we have come to expect. The boundless darkness contained within this perfume accompanied by the faint glimmers of light, really really intrigues me. Meo Fusciuni is a brand I have been longing to try, and with this perfume marking an end to his darker perfumes, I feel it is the right one to try.

    I live in Sweden, EU.

  • Oh I know and love some perfumes which are built around the same idea, playing with the changes of light and dark, drawing shadows in chiaroscuro. My favorite from the genre is Lux by Mona di Orio. I generally love the work of Meo Fusciuni as well, I own two of his scents, one of them, Varanasi is in my all time top10, so I am very much looking forward to smelling Buio.

    I live in the EU.

  • Wow! Danu’s review beautifully captures the mystique and complexity of this fragrance. Buio really sounds like a journey into darkness and light, warmth and coolness, from its smoky, earthy accords to the gentle spice and mystery that unfolds over time. Only a nose like Meo could come up with something so poetic. If it’s half as good as Last Season, his other release this year, I must have it! I’m from Italy, EU

  • Patricia R. says:

    The review describes this as a very visceral rendition of emotion behind darkness and light. I love the idea that comes from : “How do I run when my feet will not carry me?” . such deep deep heartfelt emotion. Sickness and health, darkness and perfection, the abyss and God. I would like to try and value this scent, thank you for creating it. I live in the EU.

  • This review really touches me. Buio by Meo Fusciuni seems to capture the quiet, enveloping darkness of sleepless nights, where silence speaks. Meo’s ability to evoke such deep emotions through scent is incredible. Thank you for sharing this beautiful perspective on Buio, I’d love to try it!
    Betta from Italy

  • Danu Erce Seith-Fyr says:

    I wanted to thank you all for your kind words and beautifully expressed impressions from my writing. It really is an honour to write here and for such artistic expressions of genius as Meo Fusciuni.

  • Meo’s poetry is very though provoking. I imagine I will smell this fragrance more fully in the dark, no distractions. A potion of transformation with a sandalwood and musk base sounds amazing. I wore Viole Nere just a few days ago, it is my favorite of the brand. I haven’t smelled them all…..yet. Thanks for the chance. USA.