4160 Tuesdays 2021 Edp

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Complicated Shadows

by Sarah McCartney

4160 Tuesdays Complicated Shadows is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Sarah McCartney. Complicated Shadows opens with Narcissus and Vetiver, settles into a heart of Iris, Vetiver, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Frankincense, and Cedar. 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'.
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
Complicated Shadows Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 25%
Fruity 0%
Green 13%
Sweet 16%
Warm 5%
Woody 35%
Earthy 28%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 2%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.