4160 Tuesdays 2013 EDP

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The Lion Cupboard

by Sarah McCartney

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4160 Tuesdays The Lion Cupboard is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Sarah McCartney. The Lion Cupboard opens with Anise, Grapefruit, Lavender, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Tobacco. 4160 Tuesdays's The Lion Cupboard carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive trip down memory lane. Some find it a captivating, comforting hug of an old wooden cupboard, full of nostalgia. Others recoil from its medicinal, camphorous, and frankly messy blend. Definitely try before you buy, but don't expect consistency.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Bold
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The Lion Cupboard 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it reasonably versatile, but its unique, woody aroma, often described as 'old furniture' or 'medicinal', isn't ideal for all professional settings. It shines best in casual or intimate settings where its comforting and evocative qualities can be appreciated, though some find it too unusual for broad appeal.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

The Lion Cupboard immediately envelops you in a complex aromatic accord, underpinned by the sharp freshness of juniper, mint, and grapefruit, softened by a hint of anise. As it settles, a rich woody heart of sandalwood and cedar emerges, laced with a subtle pepper spice and delicate rose. The dry down is a warm, enveloping blend of tobacco, earthy vetiver, a whisper of vanilla, and a dry, unsweetened cacao that evokes the scent of aged wood and forgotten treasures.

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