Dame Perfumery 2015 EDP

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Dark Horse

by Jeffrey Dame

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Dame Perfumery Dark Horse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jeffrey Dame. Dark Horse opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Carnation, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Dame Perfumery's Dark Horse carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a divisive spice bomb - you'll either love its warm, complex embrace or find it a bit too much, like a potpourri explosion. Definitely not a blind buy, but a hidden gem for those who crave a bit of daring warmth.
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  • Warm
  • Spicy
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
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Dark Horse 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it a bit much for the office, leaning into a "hubba-hubba" vibe more suited for date nights. The warm, spicy profile is perfect for cooler, more intimate settings rather than casual daytime wear or formal events.

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Dame Perfumery says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Dark Horse opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly spiced up by a generous sprinkle of cinnamon. As it settles, a floral heart of rose, jasmine, and carnation emerges, intertwined with a noticeable clove punch. The dry-down reveals a smooth, smoky guaiac wood, softened by creamy vanilla and a hint of earthy vetiver, all grounded by a subtle musk.

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