Desigual 2015 EDT

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Dark

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Desigual Dark is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Dark opens with Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Driftwood, Orange Blossom, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Desigual's Dark carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Look, if you like something sweet, spicy, and a bit chocolatey, and you see this going for next to nothing, just grab it. It's a surprisingly decent, mature step up from your average body spray, provided you temper your expectations for a budget buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Sweet
  • Edgy
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Dark Eau de Toilette 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 moderate sillage and warm, sweet-spicy profile make it a good fit for dates and casual evenings, as it's inviting without being overwhelming. The sweetness and depth might be a bit much for a formal setting or a professional office environment, and it's definitely not for 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

  • 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

This one hits with a proper spicy kick right off the bat, thanks to pepper, ginger, and saffron. As it settles, you get a cool, slightly damp driftwood vibe mingling with earthy vetiver and patchouli, bringing a bit of edge. The dry down is where it really gets cosy, with a creamy blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and a hint of tobacco, giving it a rich, almost chocolatey finish.

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