4160 Tuesdays 2021 EDP

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Complicated Shadows

by Sarah McCartney

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4160 Tuesdays Complicated Shadows is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Sarah McCartney. Complicated Shadows opens with Vetiver and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Iris and Honey, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Frankincense. 4160 Tuesdays's Complicated Shadows carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper grower if you give it time. Initial impressions might be a bit rough, but those who stick with it find an unexpectedly smooth, earthy comfort. It's divisive, for sure, either a 'sauna dream' or 'gift shop potpourri'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
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Complicated Shadows Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

A transitional-weather scent. The cool orris-iris and damp oakmoss read freshest in spring and autumn, while reviewers say it stays light enough for summer heat and keeps a craved warmth through the cold; the dry, woody drydown carries it across the year rather than pinning it to deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and earthy, contemplative woody character make it an easy everyday and casual pick, comfortable on an intimate date and quietly distinctive in a relaxed office. The introspective, slightly melancholic mood and close-to-skin sillage make it a weaker fit for high-energy formal settings or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Complicated Shadows opens with a cool, almost mineral iris and the green bite of narcissus, quickly settling into a deep, woody heart. Cedar and sandalwood provide a warm, dry foundation, softened by a hint of honey and the earthy, contemplative tones of vetiver, frankincense, and oakmoss. It's complex, a dance between damp earth, dry wood, and subtle floral whispers, ending in a serene, skin-clinging scent.

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