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Stark

by Roland Theil

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Mahogany Stark is a Cologne, created by Roland Theil. Stark opens with Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Vetiver, and Moss. Mahogany's Stark carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is divisive: a fresh, comfortable scent that some absolutely adore, while others find its dry down disappointing and a bit generic. If you're a fan of Abercrombie Fierce, it's definitely worth a try, but don't expect a carbon copy or groundbreaking originality.
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Stark Cologne 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:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate performance and fresh, clean profile make it a solid choice for casual day-to-day wear and the office, as it won't overwhelm. It's less suited for formal events due to its relaxed nature and for sport due to only moderate longevity.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Stark opens with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and orange, sharpened by the green, slightly bitter edge of petitgrain and a hint of spicy cardamom, all lifted by aromatic rosemary. As it settles, a floral heart emerges with delicate rose and jasmine, softened by creamy sandalwood and a touch of lily of the valley. The base dries down to an earthy blend of woody notes, vetiver, and moss, underpinned by a clean, subtle musk.

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