Bath & Body Works 2014 EDP

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Dark Kiss

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Bath & Body Works Dark Kiss is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Dark Kiss opens with Mirabelle Plum, Bergamot, Incense, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Amber, Rose, Geranium, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Bath & Body Works's Dark Kiss carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive throwback. Some absolutely adore its sweet, dark fruitiness and mysterious edge, finding it surprisingly potent for a Bath & Body Works offering. Others find it overwhelmingly sweet, like 'cough syrup' or 'berry yogurt,' lacking the sophistication they sought.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Romantic
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Dark Kiss 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong, sweet, and musky profile, which many reviews mention as long-lasting and noticeable, makes it less suitable for office wear. However, these same qualities, particularly the 'sexy' and 'seductive' aspects highlighted by users, position it perfectly for dates and evening casual outings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Dark Kiss opens with a burst of juicy blackberries and ripe Mirabelle plum, sweetened by a hint of vanilla. A smoky veil of incense and amber wraps around a heart of romantic rose, while a base of musky vetiver and rich resins adds depth and a grown-up allure, contrasting the initial youthful fruitiness.

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