Bath & Body Works 2022 EDC

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After Dark

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Bath & Body Works After Dark is a Cologne launched in 2022. Bath & Body Works's After Dark carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't let the Bath & Body Works label fool you: After Dark is a surprisingly sophisticated, compliment-pulling scent that punches way above its price point. It's divisive only in its perceived similarity to other popular fragrances, but a crowd-pleaser on its own terms.
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After Dark Cologne 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, inviting notes make it a solid choice for dates and casual evening wear. While not strictly a 'formal' scent, its perceived high-end quality lends itself to more dressed-up occasions, though it's a bit too heavy for the office 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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

After Dark opens with a zesty, bright bergamot that quickly mellows into a warm, inviting amber heart. As it settles, the creamy sweetness of tonka bean emerges, creating a smooth, rich, and slightly powdery finish. This is a comforting yet alluring fragrance, perfect for cooler evenings when you want to feel both relaxed and distinguished.

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