4160 Tuesdays 2016 EDP

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An Excess of Carelessness

by Sarah McCartney

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4160 Tuesdays An Excess of Carelessness is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Sarah McCartney. An Excess of Carelessness opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Heliotrope and Coumarin, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanillin. 4160 Tuesdays's An Excess of Carelessness carries a Favourite verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least, "An Excess of Carelessness" is either a weak, disappointing skin scent or a subtle, sophisticated nod to the Roaring Twenties. Don't expect big Gatsby energy from this one; it's a quiet whisper rather than a jazz-era roar.
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Powdery
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Powdery
75%
Aromatic
65%
Almond
60%
Woody
60%
Sweet
55%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter

A cool-weather and shoulder-season scent. The soft powdery-vanillin warmth and heliotrope-almond body read best across winter and spring, where the close, vintage-floral aura sits comfortably without turning heavy.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its low sillage and quiet, powdery nature make it an easy office companion that won't crowd a room. The close-wearing skin-scent character suits casual daily wear and intimate dates, but the deliberate lack of projection makes it a weak pick for formal events that ask for presence, and far too subdued for sport.

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About

Imagine a soft, powdery veil, warmed by amber and vanillin, then brightened for a fleeting moment by a whisper of bergamot. Heliotrope adds to the gentle, almond-tinged powderiness, creating a vintage-inspired embrace that sits close to the skin. This isn't a blast of vanilla, but a more hushed, elegant interpretation, hinting at classic perfumes while remaining distinctly modern in its subtlety.

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