The Dark Side Edp 30ml

Description: Oriental, woody, spicy, powdery, incense
Mood: mysterious, warmly dark, addictive, seducing
Unforgettable and unmistakable: The Dark Side is a unique Oriental perfume with multiple facets, inspired by the Moroccan city of Marrakesh and the rich and mesmerizing effusion of its market and streets.
Notes: honey, spices, iris, violet, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, amber, styrax, incense, patchouli, vanilla.
This is an extrait de parfum, so use sparingly as the concentration is 25%. It has a great longevity (an average of 24h) .
A secret about The Dark Side.
I love woody warm sweet woody oriental stuff, and this scent is my attempt in this category. Its formula is very complex, made up by lots of components which I tried to mix in the smoothest way I could. So many components that, if you ask me, I have to look up the formula, the pyramid being just a synthesis.
The funny thing is, I worked so much on the balance of so many ingredients that I forgot how it all started. It all started in Marrakesh, one of my favorite city, which I visited at 28 and then 39, always coming back with plenty of fake oils, scented stones, resins to burn, carpets, swords, and other useless but crucial objects. Last time I came back with many smelly bottles, among which a deliciously fake oud oil. I have never been a fan of it — as it was so fashionable lately, and I really hate trends — but this one is different. So, once home, I tried to make my own base inspired by this Moroccan fake oud, thus creating a sticky sweet woody smoky oriental stuff, which I called ‘My Oud’.
Some time after, I started my Dark Side project (at the time named ‘Into Darkness’) and integrated this base in it. By doing so, I added in due proportion all ingredients of ‘My Oud’ into the bigger formula of Dark Side. After that, I made so many other variations during the following months while searching for a further harmony, that I simply forgot that the soul of ‘My Oud’ was in.
Only a frag lover’s review — wondering about the possibility of the presence of Oud, which of course was not enlisted in the pyramid — made me remember about my lovely fragrant memory from Marrakesh. So, if you really want to keep a secret, you just have to forget about it, like I did with ‘My Oud’ base.

Top Notes: A rich, intoxicating blend of honey and spices creates a warm and inviting opening, accented by the powdery sweetness of violet and the subtle earthiness of iris. This initial impression hints at the complex layers to come.

Heart Notes: The heart of the fragrance unfolds with a captivating blend of woods and resins. Sandalwood and cedarwood provide a creamy, woody backbone, while styrax adds a balsamic sweetness and depth. Earthy vetiver and the mystical aroma of incense intertwine, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Base Notes: The deep, lingering base notes reveal the true opulence of this fragrance. Amber provides a warm, resinous glow, while patchouli adds an earthy, grounding element. A touch of vanilla enhances the sweetness, while the underlying “My Oud” accord, inspired by a Moroccan oud oil, contributes a subtle smokiness and a unique, lingering warmth. This complex interplay of notes creates a truly unforgettable and addictive dry down.