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Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Dark As Wood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2020
£ Price Tier £££££
Ikat Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Ikat Rouge EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark As Wood EDP
If you're seeking a sophisticated, amber-woody iris for cooler weather and can handle a slightly rough opening, this is a gem. It’s punching well above its weight for the price, especially if you miss a certain discontinued Guerlain.
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Our Verdict - Ikat Rouge EDP
If you can get your hands on this limited edition, prepare for an amber-woody sensation that's worth the fuss. It's a seductive showstopper, albeit with a price tag that had some reviewers wishing for a muscular man or diamonds included.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark As Wood EDP
Ikat Rouge EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 34% vs 34%
Only in Dark As Wood
Iris 43% Pink Pepper 22%

Accords

Dark As Wood Ikat Rouge
100%
Amber
100%
87%
Woody
75%
71%
Balsamic
49%
65%
Warm Spicy
46%
65%
Powdery
52%
62%
Iris
52%
60%
Musky
58%
Patchouli
Citrus
58%
56%
Smoky
52%
54%
Earthy
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
87%
75%
Balsamic shared
71%
49%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
46%
Powdery shared
65%
52%
Iris shared
62%
52%
60%
58%
58%
Smoky shared
56%
52%
54%

Performance

Dark As Wood Ikat Rouge
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark As Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This fragrance leans heavily towards formal and date night wear due to its sophisticated amber-woody profile. While some reviews suggest it's light and close to the skin, its richness means it's best reserved for cooler seasons and more dressed-up occasions, rather than casual or athletic settings.

Ikat Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a rich, intense amber scent, best suited for evenings and intimate encounters where its seductive warmth can truly shine. While it has good performance, it's a bit too bold and special for a typical office environment or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dark As Wood EDP
Ikat Rouge EDP
100.00ml
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