Bruno Perrucci Parfums 2023 Extrait

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The Dark Side of the Water

by Bruno Perrucci

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Bruno Perrucci Parfums The Dark Side of the Water is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Bruno Perrucci. The Dark Side of the Water opens with Tangerine Blossom, Anise, Bergamot, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of White Flowers, Hibiscus, Blueberry, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Amyris, Woody Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood. Bruno Perrucci Parfums's The Dark Side of the Water carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a genuinely unique dark aquatic that manages to be both green and floral, a testament to Bruno Perrucci's distinctive vision. It's sharp, wearable, and far more intriguing than your average floral.
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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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its long-lasting performance and unique, dark-aquatic profile make it versatile for both day and night, suitable across seasons. While distinct, it's not overpowering, allowing it to fit into various social settings without being out of place.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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 opening blasts off with a sharp, invigorating blend of tangerine blossom, bergamot, and a curious whisper of petroleum, underpinned by the aromatic kick of ginger and anise. As it settles, a lush heart of white flowers, rose, and ylang-ylang unfurls, given a quirky twist by a hint of blueberry. The dry down is a sophisticated embrace of woody notes, patchouli, and ambergris, grounding the earlier freshness with a dark, musky depth.

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