Dark Magic
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive, dark, and enigmatic oud that’s either a glorious head shop experience or a soapy disaster. Expect an intense, long-lasting performance.
This is a seriously polarising scent - some love its quirky, herbal take on barbershop freshness, while others find it a "nauseating" headache. If you like something a bit weird and wonderful, worth a sniff, but avoid if you're sensitive to synthetics or want a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 35% | 28% |
| Sweet | 7% | 6% |
| Warm | 15% | 24% |
| Woody | 20% | 26% |
| Earthy | 21% | 19% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 7% | 13% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong, long-lasting performance and heavy accords like oud and tobacco, this is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too potent for the office but makes a bold statement on a date or at a formal event.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, green character make it a decent casual or sport option, though some find it can be strong initially. However, the strong cannabis note might be too controversial for formal settings or the office, despite its eventual 'after shower' clean dry down.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Green, Cannabis accords and Cannabis notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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