4160 Tuesdays 2023 EDP

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The Big Smoke

by Sarah McCartney

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4160 Tuesdays The Big Smoke is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Sarah McCartney. The Big Smoke opens with Cardamom and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Birch, Tobacco, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. 4160 Tuesdays's The Big Smoke carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly unique smoky-woody number that rewards patience and a bit of a challenge. It's not a loud scent, but its depth and evolving facets make it utterly addictive once you 'get' it. Definitely a slow burner, but worth the effort.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Masculine
  • Woody
  • Calm
  • Energetic
  • Confident
The Big Smoke 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
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With moderate sillage and longevity, this scent is versatile enough for many settings without being overpowering. Its sophisticated woody-amber profile makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, and formal events, though perhaps a bit heavy for the office.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Imagine the rich warmth of aged amber and deep, earthy patchouli, wreathed in the dry, compelling scent of birch smoke and sweet tobacco. A whisper of cardamom adds a fresh, spicy counterpoint before succumbing to the leathery embrace of labdanum and Cashmeran, grounded by a lingering vetiver. It's an intricate dance of dark and light, smoky and spiced.

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