14
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Toy Boy
masculine
Created by Yann Vasnier
Toy Boy by Moschino is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Toy Boy was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Pear, Indonesian Nutmeg, elemi and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Clove, Magnolia and Flax; base notes are Haitian Vetiver, Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Sylkolide and Amber. Toy Boy, the first fragrance for men designed by creative director Jeremy Scott, follows the Toy line, launched by the first unisex edition in 2014 and followed by Toy 2 for women from 2018. "Toy Boy is the new exclusive fragrance by Moschino that reinterprets elegance with a touch of irony. It speaks to a unique, dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate man, but one who is not afraid to reveal his more tender and playful side. Toy Boy is an exciting play of endless codes seeking out re-evaluation and liberation." Top notes: Italian bergamot, green pear, elemi, pink pepper, Indonesian nutmeg Heart: magnolia, rose asbolute, clove bud, flex flower Base: Haitian vetiver orpour, cashmerean, sandalwood, ambermax, sylkolide (musk) The legendary Moschino bear is lacquered in an opaque black in the bottle of the new fragrance. The face of the perfume is Brazilian model Jhona Burjack, shot by photographer Giampaolo Sgura. Moschino Toy Boy is available as a 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum, acconmanied by grooming line.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
88%
Win
92%
Spr
45%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
79%
Day
95%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
12,239 votes
4.01
Love it
5.6k46%
Like it
3.5k29%
OK
1.3k11%
Dislike
1.2k10%
Hate it
6395%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 68 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community has a decidedly mixed but leaning-positive view of Toy Boy. While praised for its quality, unique composition, and daring profile that differentiates it from mainstream fragrances like Sauvage, the dominant point of contention is the rose note's prominence and how differently people perceive it. Some find it masculine and spicy with subtle rose, while others experience it as rose-forward or soapy, making it a fragrance that heavily depends on individual nose chemistry and preferences.
Strengths
- Excellent bottle quality and atomizer performance
- Unique and daring fragrance that stands out from mainstream offerings
- Strong performance and longevity
- Well-blended composition with interesting progression from spicy pear to woody dry-down
Weaknesses
- Rose note is polarizing—too prominent for some, barely detectable for others
- Sweetness level can be off-putting and cloying to certain wearers
- Subjective scent perception varies significantly among users
- Some find it harsh or reminiscent of rose hand soap
Best for
Those who appreciate bold, non-mainstream rose fragrancesEvening wear and special occasionsFragrance enthusiasts seeking something different from designer staplesUnisex wear for anyone comfortable with a pepped-up floral
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
