Parfums d’Elmar 2018 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Dark Desire

by Mark Buxton

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Parfums d’Elmar Dark Desire is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Mark Buxton. Dark Desire opens with Carrot Seeds, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Cinnamon, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oud. Parfums d’Elmar's Dark Desire carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Dark Desire is a dense, resinous and animalic scent, loaded with oud, amber, civet and spice. It is bold and moody, and not for anyone who likes things light. Wear it if you want presence.
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Dark Desire Extrait 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Dark Desire is a unisex scent from Parfums d’Elmar, created by Mark Buxton in 2018. The opening is unusual: carrot seeds, wormwood, orange blossom, cardamom and mandarin. The heart turns spicy and dark with cumin, violet, rose, myrrh and cinnamon. The base is deep and crowded, with oud, amber, frankincense, tonka bean, civet, patchouli, castoreum, Virginia cedarwood and sandalwood. It is an oriental, resinous and animalic fragrance, warm, smoky and heavy in feel. It is made for cool evenings and for people who like a scent with real weight.

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