Christian Audigier 2009 EDT

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Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him

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Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him opens with Gin, Pear, and Basil, settles into a heart of Papaya, Pepper, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Suede, Woody Notes, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Christian Audigier's Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Well, isn't this a curious one? Hearts & Daggers certainly divides opinion. Some label it a "cheapie but a goodie" with a surprising tropical vibe, while others decry it as a synthetic mess. It's a polarizing scent, a bit like that Ed Hardy tattoo art it's encased in - you either get it or you don't.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Bold
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Ed Hardy Hearts & Daggers for Him Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Gin39%
Pear35%
Basil26%
Heartas listed
Pepper39%
Papaya36%
Rosemary25%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes30%
Suede26%
Patchouli23%
Sandalwood21%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, fruity, and light character makes it ideal for casual wear and sports. While it's generally inoffensive, some find it a bit too loud or synthetic for office or formal settings, and its moderate performance limits its impact for dates.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Opens with an unexpected, boozy martini kick, quickly softened by juicy pear and a hint of fresh basil. The heart introduces a vibrant, tropical papaya with a peppery warmth and aromatic rosemary, creating a lively, slightly spiced fruit punch. It settles into a woody, clean finish with soft suede, earthy patchouli, and creamy sandalwood grounding the lively top, though overall longevity is often noted as fleeting.

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