Dark As Wood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2021 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Witchy Woo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a genuinely divisive potion - some find it a magical, earthy delight, while others are utterly repulsed by medicinal or "stinky foot" notes. Performance is a constant complaint, so don't expect it to last like a true spell.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 12% | 14% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 5% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 26% | 27% |
| Woody | 24% | 22% |
| Earthy | 24% | 24% |
| Animalic | 9% | 8% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and earthy accords, combined with its often-noted intimate projection, make it more suitable for close encounters than the office. While some embrace it casually, the unique and polarising scent profile might be best reserved for specific date nights or personal enjoyment rather than formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Powdery accords and Patchouli, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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