Fragrance World 2023 EDP

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Dark As Wood

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Fragrance World Dark As Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Dark As Wood opens with Iris, Pink Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, Coriander, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Copaiba Balm. Fragrance World's Dark As Wood carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you're seeking a sophisticated, amber-woody iris for cooler weather and can handle a slightly rough opening, this is a gem. It’s punching well above its weight for the price, especially if you miss a certain discontinued Guerlain.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Bois d'Armenie by Guerlain
92%
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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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This fragrance leans heavily towards formal and date night wear due to its sophisticated amber-woody profile. While some reviews suggest it's light and close to the skin, its richness means it's best reserved for cooler seasons and more dressed-up occasions, rather than casual or athletic settings.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 As Wood opens with a peppery, subtly harsh iris and incense, quickly mellowing into a smooth, powdery embrace. Guaiac wood and benzoin form a warm, balsamic heart, softened by a hint of coriander. The dry down settles into a deep, earthy patchouli, creamy musk, and a subtle resinous sweetness, creating a refined, almost vanillic amber-wood blend.

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