4160 Tuesdays 2013 EDP

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The Dark Heart of Old Havana

by Sarah McCartney

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4160 Tuesdays The Dark Heart of Old Havana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Sarah McCartney. The Dark Heart of Old Havana opens with Sugar Cane, Orange, Grapefruit, and Peach, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Jasmine, Tonka Bean, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Musk, Pepper, and Vanilla. 4160 Tuesdays's The Dark Heart of Old Havana carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a real love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, The Dark Heart of Old Havana is a dirty, boozy, utterly intoxicating ride. It's an acquired taste, for sure, with its divisive overripe fruit and almost sweaty undertones, but there's a unique charm if you can lean into the sleaze.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Playful
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The Dark Heart of Old Havana 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

With its rich, sweet, and projecting profile, this scent is far too bold for the office. It excels on intimate date nights, where its sensual, 'dirty' character can really shine. Whilst some might wear it casually, it's not a go-to everyday scent, and it certainly won't work for formal events 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine sticky peaches and bright grapefruit mingling with the dark, syrupy richness of sugar cane and a robust coffee. It morphs into a heart of sensual tobacco and creamy tonka, lifted by a hint of jasmine, before settling into a warm, vanilla-dusted musk with a kick of black pepper. It's a sweet, spicy, and fruit-laden journey that evokes a steamy Havana night.

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