Just Jack EDP

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The Dark

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Just Jack The Dark is an Eau de Parfum. The Dark opens with Rose and Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. Just Jack's The Dark carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a real love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're after a challenging, unapologetically dark scent, step right up, but be warned: it's not for the faint of heart, and might even smell like 'cow notes' or 'sweat of a young man' to some.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
  • Edgy
  • Soft
  • Powdery
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The Dark Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose55%
Saffron45%
Heartas listed
Oud100%
Baseas listed
Frankincense58%
Sandalwood42%

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

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong, challenging oud character and divisive nature, it's not well-suited for most office environments. It could work for a bold date night or a formal event if you want to make a statement, but its intensity limits casual and completely rules out sport use.

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

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 Dark dives headfirst into deep, resinous oud, immediately conjuring an intense, almost primal atmosphere. Rose and saffron weave through, adding a touch of spiced floral complexity before the raw earthiness settles into a base of rich sandalwood and mystical frankincense. It's a journey into dense, woody shadows.

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Where to buy

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